The quest to find Britain’s best manufacturers is back. EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and Aldermore have joined forces again to launch the 7th annual Future Manufacturing Awards, designed to find Britain’s unsung manufacturing heroes.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Britain is falling far behind as the world’s best for innovation
It may be the land of John Logie Baird, Frank Whittle and James Dyson, but Britain’s new generation of inventors appear to have fallen far behind their European counterparts in bringing new products to market.
Retail sales ramp up as expectations hit 27 year high
Growth in retail sales volumes picked up strongly in the year to May and expectations for next month are at their highest for 27 years, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
Exclusivity clauses in zero hour contracts banned
New rules banning exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts come into effect today, stopping employers from preventing hourly staff from working for another employer.
Poor management skills hampering growth of UK SMEs
Many small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are being held back by current levels of management and leadership skills.
SME confidence in the economy rising
SME confidence in the economy has risen significantly over the past two years with a 23 per cent drop in concern about the economic climate since April 2013.
CrowdJustice launch sees crowdfunding disrupting the legal system
A new London-based startup founded by ex-UN lawyer Julia Salasky, has been set up to make the law “available to everyone”.
Industry presses PM for EU referendum at earliest opportunity
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for a referendum on EU membership to take place at the earliest opportunity, and no later than 2016, to head off the creeping uncertainty which now exists for business and industry.
New data shows Brits are biggest exporters in Europe
The UK is outpacing its European neighbours, and the North of England is overtaking the rest of the country in online retailing, a new report has revealed.
Government drops plans to help small businesses sack staff
David Cameron has abandoned plans to make it easier for small companies to sack employees as he prepares to unveil a Queen’s Speech for workers.
British SMEs growing & feeling very positive about business expansion
Survey results announced today demonstrate that UK small businesses are extremely positive about their future business growth.
Lloyds Bank confirmed as headline sponsor of the National Business Awards
Lloyds Bank will be the headline sponsor of this year’s National Business Awards in a brand new partnership which also sees them sponsor four of the categories.
Fashion entrepreneur Michelle Mone leaves Scotland blasting SNP as she goes
Ultimo founder Michelle Mone has announced her intention to leave Scotland in the near future, but pledged that her company’s headquarters will remain in Glasgow.
Arise, Sir Eric: former communities minister Eric Pickles to be knighted
Former secretary of state for communities and local government Eric Pickles is to be knighted, 10 Downing Street announced today.
Cheers: Pub growth sparked by rise in young landlords
There are encouraging signs of growth for the UK pub industry which has seen a rise in turnover and injection of new owners in the last three years.
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