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US manufacturing sector contracts for first time since 2009

The US manufacturing sector contracted for the first time since the financial crisis in August, survey data showed today, in a sign that a global slowdown and trade tensions are damaging producers.

Firefighters put out blaze at second Ocado warehouse

Ocado had to cancel deliveries last night after a fire broke out at its newest warehouse, only six months after a blaze destroyed another of its robot-controlled depots in Hampshire.

Getting To Know You: Tony Freudmann, Director, RiverOak Strategic Partners

We talk to Tony Freudmann whose company RiverOak Strategic Partners are in the process of converting Manston airport in Kent to be a fully equiped cargo hub in 2022.

Why every business needs a fire safety audit

The world we live in is a dangerous place. From crime to acts of nature and all sorts of accidents, the potential for harm exists in every business environment.

Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays new deal hopes

Boris Johnson is to meet Emmanuel Macron today, hours after the French president seemed to downplay hopes of solving the Irish backstop problem.

Supermarket considers rationing small business buyers to ensure supplies

A senior executive at a major food retailer has said it is considering introducing rationing to prevent firms that have not made their own no-deal Brexit plan from using food retailers as wholesalers.

Ryanair passengers face disruption as 48 hour strike over pay starts

Thousands of Ryanair passengers could face disruption as a two-day strike by UK pilots gets under way.

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US manufacturing sector contracts for first time since 2009
Firefighters put out blaze at second Ocado warehouse
Getting To Know You: Tony Freudmann, Director, RiverOak Strategic Partners
Why every business needs a fire safety audit
Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays new deal hopes
Supermarket considers rationing small business buyers to ensure supplies
Ryanair passengers face disruption as 48 hour strike over pay starts

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US manufacturing sector contracts for first time since 2009

The US manufacturing sector contracted for the first time since the financial crisis in August, survey data showed today, in a sign that a global slowdown and trade tensions are damaging producers.

Firefighters put out blaze at second Ocado warehouse

Ocado had to cancel deliveries last night after a fire broke out at its newest warehouse, only six months after a blaze destroyed another of its robot-controlled depots in Hampshire.

Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays new deal hopes

Boris Johnson is to meet Emmanuel Macron today, hours after the French president seemed to downplay hopes of solving the Irish backstop problem.

Supermarket considers rationing small business buyers to ensure supplies

Ryanair passengers face disruption as 48 hour strike over pay starts

Thousands of Ryanair passengers could face disruption as a two-day strike by UK pilots gets under way.

P&O Ferries is seeking almost £33m in damages from the government over its handling of a challenge to ferry contracts under a no-deal Brexit.

Government automatically enrols firms in customs system in readiness for no-deal Brexit

The government has said it will start automatically enrolling UK firms in a customs system as it speeds up its preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

ASOS demands suppliers nip-and-tuck their costs after profits warning

A former darling of online retail has demanded a discount from all its suppliers a month after issuing a shock profit warning.

Foreign investment hits record levels as £5.5bn goes into British tech start-ups

British technology start-ups are enjoying an unprecedented investment boom, shrugging off concerns over a no-deal Brexit.

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Why every business needs a fire safety audit

The world we live in is a dangerous place. From crime to acts of nature and all sorts of accidents, the potential for harm exists in every business environment.

How to become a successful property investor
What’s your excuse for low web traffic?
Caroline Bronte: Myths surrounding relationship counselling
Online bank Monzo offers loans to eligible customers
Small business conundrums – Virtual company or real premises?
CPD is the route to career progression and a higher salary

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Getting To Know You: Tony Freudmann, Director, RiverOak Strategic Partners

We talk to Tony Freudmann whose company RiverOak Strategic Partners are in the process of converting Manston airport in Kent to be a fully equiped cargo hub in 2022.

Getting To Know You: Amina Oyagbola, Business and Management Consultant, AKMS Consulting & Founder of WISCAR

Business Matters spent time with Business and Management Consultant Amina Oyagbola and found out who, and what her inspirations are.

Marketing & Social Media

What’s your excuse for low web traffic?

How to optimise your content for search intent

5 marketing tips for boutique hotels

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Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
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AG Barr to shrug off sugar tax hit with increase in profit

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Appyparking closes £7.6M funding round

AppyParking, the kerbside management and mobility technology firm that is transforming parking for motorists and empowering local authorities and car park operators to better manage their assets, announced that the company has just closed a £7.6 million Series A round.

1000heads Group secures investment from Phoenix Equity Partners

Word of Mouth agency, 1000heads Group, has secured an investment from a leading UK mid-market private equity firm, Phoenix Equity Partners.

Atlas City Global announces completion of $4M funding round

Atlas City Global has secured $4M in seed investment from Robert A Hefner III, along with other HNW individuals.

Former senior staff from Deliveroo & Zoopla join tech scale-up carwow

Carwow, the platform that allows consumers to buy new, used and leased cars from a network of approved dealers, has made a number of senior hires from the UK’s most successful scale-up companies.

Black Sheep Coffee secures £13m in funding to expand globally

Black Sheep Coffee, the specialist independent coffee shop chain, has raised £13m in funding from private investors, bringing the firm’s total funding to £25m since inception of the company back in 2013.

Glasgow revealed as best UK city to launch a gastronomic business

New data from mobile payments platform, SumUp, has revealed the best European cities to open a small business in gastronomy.

What is P2P investing, and is it viable alternative investment in the market?

Property is well known to be a stable investment and is one of the few investments that are largely shielded by economic uncertainty.

Tech Nation announces 2019 Fintech Growth Programme for UK’s most promising scaleups

Tech Nation, the leading scaleup-network for UK entrepreneurs, has today announced it is calling for applicants for its 2019 Fintech Growth Programme.

Go Ape on the hunt for £20m investment to fund expansion plans

Go Ape is looking for an investor ready to stump up £15 million to £20 million as the tree-top activity group seeks to double in size over the next five years.

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Legal

Whistleblowing protection: Are current UK laws sufficient?

UK legislation is currently in place to protect whistleblowers from the consequences of blowing the whistle –but is it enough? Here’s what you need to know.

A business owner’s guide to the division of assets in divorce

The breakdown of a marriage and subsequent divorce is an unfortunate chain of events that can prove to be very stressful and challenging.

Will the future skills-based UK immigration system help or hinder your business?

The UK immigration system never fails to provoke controversy and the most recent government proposals for a future immigration system are no exception.

A threat from within: Monitoring employees in the workplace

Internal security breaches pose one of the greatest financial and reputational risks for business of all sizes, particularly SMEs.

2020 foresight for employers

There are several practical steps which businesses should be taking now to prepare themselves for important changes to employment law which will take effect on 6 April 2020.

Restaurant chains collapsing into administration are a magnet for personal liability

Recent news of yet another high-profile restaurant group facing the abyss made big headlines: all but three of Jamie Oliver’s 25 UK restaurants have closed, causing 1,000 jobs to be lost and leaving dozens of suppliers out of pocket.

Here’s what you need to know before setting up a power of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document, through which you can assign a person to act or make decisions on your behalf during times when you are unable to do so.

Regulating Artificial Intelligence: What the OECD’s new guidelines mean for UK businesses

This week the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) formally adopted its Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the first intergovernmental standard on this area.

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Made in Britain

Made in Britain: Twisted Automotive

From purchasing some of the remaining Land Rover Defenders off the production line in 2016, the business now turns over £10 million Twisted Automotive provides customised versions to UK and global fans of the vehicle.

Great British Brands: London Morgan

London Morgan Founder Nigel Smith tells us about why passion is a crucial ingredient within their company.

The British brands cutting through traditional industries

British brands aren’t afraid to be innovative. Throughout history, they have established themselves as industry leaders within a number of sectors internationally, from fashion to food and drink.

Made in Britain: Manasamitra

Manasamitra is a South Asian arts organisation delivering cultural experiences in traditional and innovative ways.

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