The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
A new study of British SMEs has revealed sharp regional divisions among business leaders over the upcoming EU referendum, with Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises more concerned than those in other regions about the possible implications of UK withdrawal.
Recruitment firms who recruit solely from overseas without advertising in Great Britain and in English will be prevented from doing so, under plans announced by the Business Secretary today.
A man who briefly bought and owned the Google.com web domain has been rewarded by the search giant.
The Government has announced that Cammell Laird in Birkenhead has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a state-of-the-art £200 million polar research ship that will maintain the UK’s position firmly at the forefront of climate and ocean research.
One year on since the Government announced that all employees have the right to request flexible working hours a recent survey found it’s not working out favourably for many people.
The British Safety Council has announced the winners of this year’s Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour awards for exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks by businesses around the world.
The Government has today begun the process of disposing of its remaining shareholding in Royal Mail plc. The disposal of the shares will be by way of a placing to institutional investors.
Plumbing entrepreneur Charlie Mullins has resigned from Business For Britain after the organisation positioned itself as the driving force of the ‘Vote Leave’ campaign.
New CIPD research finds long hours and a focus on operational demands over employee wellbeing are fuelling an increase in presenteeism
The government has launched a new £4 million fund to help boost the UK’s growing video games industry today.
Hundreds of start-up hopefuls are set to take part in an event that will be beamed across the UK during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Working with the closest members of his cabinet Cameron has put together a four-point lost of demands that in essence make up the price for the UK staying in the UK. According to The Sunday Telegraph diplomats have been sent to win support from 27 countries for the new plan. Theses demands include: An explicit […]
New research has revealed the lengths some Britons would go to in order to get their hands on a free, luxury round-the-world trip; with as many as a quarter claiming that they would end their long term relationship permanently if it meant they could have the opportunity. Half said that they would walk out on their dream job.
Over two-fifths of organisations have seen an increase in reported mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression) over the last twelve months
According to Government, Minister Matthew Hancock believes workers under 25 are not ‘productive’ enough to warrant being paid the living wage.
