Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted that it has mis-sold loans to its SME customers under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
British SMEs Thriving and Growing
British SMEs are thriving with business owners reporting that profits are up in the past year and the outlook is positive. SMEs interviewed in the research included sole traders and companies employing up to 250 people.
Do you have what it takes to be Lord Sugar’s next business partner?
Have you got what it takes to be Lord Sugar’s next business partner? If so then you’ll be pleased to hear the BBC have started taking applications for the 2015 series of The Apprentice.
SMEs prioritise tech & broadband for investment in 2015
UK SMEs are prioritising broadband and technology for investment this coming year, according to a new survey commissioned by TalkTalk.
BT offers £30,000 cash prize for UK’s “most innovative” digital businesses
BT Infinity Labs SME Award 2015 provides cash prizes for winner & two runners up plus six months mentoring and access to TechHub’s offices
Tuesday 13th January: The most popular day to get a new job in digital
Tuesday 13th January is expected to be the day that the digital skills shortage is at its lowest, as it’s the most popular day of the year for people looking for a new job in digital.
Sixteen of UK’s best cleantech companies chosen for US trade mission
16 of the UK’s ‘most promising’ clean technology companies have been selected to participate in the 2015 mission to San Francisco.
Think being an entrepreneur is easy? Most work 60 Hour weeks to go alone
With the first day back at work after the Christmas and New Year break notorious for a surge in employees re-evaluating their careers, a new study released today by Post Office examines how far budding entrepreneurs will go to achieve their dream of working for themselves.
FSB welcomes PM & Chancellor to roundtable event in Stockport
The Federation of Small Businesses this morning welcomed the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer to a roundtable event at a business park in Stockport.
Most credit checked companies of 2014 proves fragile nature of construction
Creditsafe research revealed the most searched for companies of 2014. Surprisingly, this cohort was led by Travis Perkins, Britain’s biggest builders’ merchant.
Six months on & only 1 in 5 employees have requested for flexible working
Over half of UK workers are aware of the Government’s right to request flexible working legislation launched in June last year, though so far only a fifth have acted upon it.
Six-month grace period for businesses affected by new EU VAT laws announced
HMRC has announced that there will be a “transitional period” for small businesses affected by new VAT rules.
How business can fight cancer
We are facing a cancer epidemic, and no matter what, it will affect businesses. Here, leading cancer specialist and Medical Director of Healthscreen UK Professor Gordon Wishart explains how companies and organisations can protect themselves – and save lives
UK digital firms get support with new EU VAT rules
Digital services sold to private EU consumers are now to be taxed where the customer lives, rather than where the business is based, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded UK businesses.
Business leaders recognised in 2015 New Year’s Honours List
Some big names from the British business and entrepreneurial sector have been rewarded for their service by Queen Elizabeth in her New Year’s Honours list.
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