The number of UK homeowners putting their properties on the market fell dramatically in July, down 13.2 per cent across the UK and almost 15 per cent in London.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Late payments put a quarter of UK SMEs at risk of insolvency
Nearly a quarter of all small and medium sized businesses in the UK are facing a potential financial crisis due to late payment of invoices, according to newly-published research.
Blackfish documentary causes SeaWorld profits to fall by 84%
SeaWorld has finally admitted that the 2013 documentary ‘Blackfish’ has hurt their business, as they reported an 84 per cent fall in profits.
Michelle Mone to lead UK-wide independent entrepreneurship review
Bra tycoon Michelle Mone has been appointed to carry out an independent review into how to encourage entrepreneurs and business start-ups in disadvantaged communities and areas of high unemployment.
Less than half of businesses believe they have a duty of care to employee health
Less than half of businesses believe they have a duty of care to employee health, according to a recently released report from a leading expert in leadership development.
Immigration minister promises crackdown on ‘rogue employers’
Immigration minister James Brokenshire has warned businesses which employ illegal workers that they face “the full force of government machinery.”
Erin Brockovich joins Dame Kelly Holmes at event to inspire success & innovation
A one-day motivational event designed to inspire attendees to work smarter and achieve more is to be headlined by campaigning icon Erin Brockovich and Olympic Gold Medalist Dame Kelly Holmes.
Gluten-free entrepreneurs get chewed up by Dragons
Sarah secured her first investment in the Den whilst other Dragons showed their teeth to nervy business proposals.
HMRC set to take Chancellors lead & propose changes to IR35
HMRC have put forward a proposal to amend the legislation related to people using service companies, otherwise known as IR35, in a new discussion document.
Government exit sees RBS executives set for multimillion-pound payouts
Royal Bank of Scotland is preparing to hand out shares worth an estimated £2.5m to its 10-strong management team.
Government removes bans on SMEs borrowing against unpaid invoices
Small companies will be given the right to raise funds by borrowing against unpaid invoices from big business customers from early next year, Small Business Minister Anna Soubry has announced.
Quit lunchtime daydreaming & tweeting for slice of £34BN ‘lunchtime economy’
The average adult wastes one hour and 54 minutes of their working day, whether it’s going online to pay bills, chat on social media or just stare out the window.
Howzat! England regain Ashes & UK scores record Australian cricket kit sales
England and Australia are fierce rivals on the cricket field, but relations are more amicable when it comes to exports of cricketing equipment from the UK to the land Down Under.
Holidays are valued most by UK workers
New research has revealed that UK employees value their holiday allowance as the most attractive benefit in a new role.
SMEs shortlisted for HP Go Global Awards 2015 announced
HP today announced the first shortlisted SMBs, for the HP Go Global Awards, highlighting the SMBs that have demonstrated unrivalled success and ambition in the international export market.
