Category: News

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has upgraded its UK GDP growth forecast for the next three years

British employees are suffering from a wide range of confidence issues in the workplace, with more than a third of employees lacking confidence to ask for a pay rise, while a quarter fear asking for time off that they are owed.

Troubled grocer Morrisons has announced its departure from loss-making convenience shops in order to concentrate on its supermarkets.

Interchange, a new space for entrepreneurs, startups and creatives in the heart of Camden, is launching today to provide the ideal framework for growth and innovation.

The makers of a powdered food product, which launched in June of this year, are on the hunt to find someone who is prepared to go without solid food for an entire year.

Businesses trying to call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can be kept waiting for more than three-quarters of an hour, research claims.

Facebook has announced a series of updates to its pages to make it easier for firms and customers to interact, as it revealed there are now 45m active small business pages on the site.

Three entrepreneurs have been successful in Elixirr’s inaugural The Pitch, each taking home a share of the £1million investment fund. They will also receive mentoring, strategic guidance and advice from the consultancy to help them develop their businesses.

39% of businesses feel work-life balance has the biggest influence on staff morale, with senior managers and board members regarded as having the worst work life balance.

The latest quarterly Manufacturing Outlook survey shows that a ‘rollercoaster of risks’ caused by global economic uncertainty is taking a toll on UK manufacturing. Bright spots provided by domestic consumer demand and construction activity are not enough to hold the shadow of global factors at bay.

Supported by UK Trade & Investment GreatBritishStore.com has launched as the easiest, quickest and most cost-effective way for British businesses to start exporting.

Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey has urged businesses to apply for £3,000 broadband grants before it’s too late.

Strong levels of optimism reported among UK’s SMEs as business owners prioritise organic growth and staff retention

The European Investment Bank (EIB), has officially agreed to support the research and development of Rolls-Royce aero engines through a £280 million long-term loan.

New research from Royal Mail reveals that UK SMEs are underprepared for the Christmas holiday rush of Black Friday.