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Business Secretary accepts Brexit deadline for exporters to Asia & South America has passed

Business Secretary Greg Clark identified last Friday as the ‘real’ Brexit deadline for British companies exporting to countries such as Japan to know the terms on which they are trading before they send goods on a six-week transfer.

Six people face arrest over £40M black hole in Patisserie Valerie’s accounts

As many as six people face arrest over the Patisserie Valerie scandal, it has been claimed today.

Duncan Bannatyne calls Karren Brady disgusting hypocrite for Sir Philip Green resignation refusal

Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne has branded businesswoman Karren Brady a ‘hypocrite’ for not speaking out against billionaire Sir Philip Green.

Passenger chaos after Flybmi ceases flight operations

Passengers stranded across Europe have told of their frustration after the UK regional airline Flybmi collapsed, cancelling all its flights.

An ultimate guide to investing in real estate

A manual for real estate investing can give insight. This guide contains relevant data to enable you to assess opportunities.

RBS pays £977m dividend to the government

Royal Bank of Scotland have announced a £1.6bn final dividend which results in almost £1bn windfall for taxpayers, this is the banks second successive year in the black.

Porsche charge buyers 10% surcharge in event of no-deal Brexit

Porsche is asking British customers to sign a contract committing them to pay a surcharge of up to 10% of their vehicles’ purchase price if there is a no-deal Brexit.

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Business Secretary accepts Brexit deadline for exporters to Asia & South America has passed
Six people face arrest over £40M black hole in Patisserie Valerie’s accounts
Duncan Bannatyne calls Karren Brady disgusting hypocrite for Sir Philip Green resignation refusal
Passenger chaos after Flybmi ceases flight operations
An ultimate guide to investing in real estate
RBS pays £977m dividend to the government
Porsche charge buyers 10% surcharge in event of no-deal Brexit

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Business Secretary accepts Brexit deadline for exporters to Asia & South America has passed

Patisserie Valerie finance director resigns

Six people face arrest over £40M black hole in Patisserie Valerie’s accounts

As many as six people face arrest over the Patisserie Valerie scandal, it has been claimed today.

Duncan Bannatyne calls Karren Brady disgusting hypocrite for Sir Philip Green resignation refusal

Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne has branded businesswoman Karren Brady a ‘hypocrite’ for not speaking out against billionaire Sir Philip Green.

Passenger chaos after Flybmi ceases flight operations

Passengers stranded across Europe have told of their frustration after the UK regional airline Flybmi collapsed, cancelling all its flights.

RBS pays £977m dividend to the government

Royal Bank of Scotland have announced a £1.6bn final dividend which results in almost £1bn windfall for taxpayers, this is the banks second successive year in the black.

Porsche charge buyers 10% surcharge in event of no-deal Brexit

Porsche is asking British customers to sign a contract committing them to pay a surcharge of up to 10% of their vehicles’ purchase price if there is a no-deal Brexit.

JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

US investment bank JP Morgan has created a crypto-currency to help settle payments between clients in its wholesale payments business.

Property repossessions at their lowest level since 1980

The number of homes repossessed in the UK fell to its lowest level since 1980 last year, industry figures show.

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Can you imagine life without your phone?

Are you a member of Cellphones Anonymous? In other words, are you addicted to your cellphone?

How to start your business the right way: 5 powerful tips for start uppers
Team building tips for boosting productivity in the workplace
Aston Martin to star at London Classic Car Show
The best employee scheduling software for small businesses
Patent application suggests Amazon wants to revolutionise clothes shopping with new app
How to obtain a high-quality logo design free of charge

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Getting To Know You: Timothy McElroy, Co-Founder, HouseMyDog

Timothy McElroy tells us what prompted him and his brother James to start the online community for people to find help to look after mans best friend.

Getting To Know You: Craig Unsworth: CEO & Co-Founder, Upgrade Pack

Craig Unsworth who left the board at Ten Group where he oversaw the company’s £120 million IPO joins Business matters to tell us about Upgrade Pack, the company he co-founded to change the way that airline and hotel upgrades are managed.

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How to win over Google with great SEO strategies

The marketer’s guide to B2b growth hacking

6 ways to remain social without engaging yourself too much

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FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain

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Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
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Sterling rallies on hope UK can avoid no-deal Brexit
AG Barr to shrug off sugar tax hit with increase in profit

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JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

US investment bank JP Morgan has created a crypto-currency to help settle payments between clients in its wholesale payments business.

Starling Bank raises £75m to accelerate its global expansion

Starling Bank has raised £60m in a Series C funding round led by Merian Global Investors, including the Merian Chrysalis Investment Company.

Why has Al Gore invested $100 million into African Tech Start-up Andela?

Andela is a company founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs aiming to train Africans in software development for large scale corporations.

UK start-up Pupil brings in business heavyweights to advise on global expansion

London-based spatial data start-up, Pupil, has brought in business heavyweights to help shape its ambitious global plans.

Snack brand Graze snapped up in £100m deal by Marmite owner Unilever

Marmite-owner Unilever has bought healthy snack brand Graze, which started life a decade ago as a snack box delivery service.

Distributed raises £1.5m in largest seed funding round from Fuel Ventures

Distributed, the AI-powered tech talent resourcing platform, today announced that it has raised £1.5 million in a seed funding round from Fuel Ventures to bring its total initial funding up to £1.65 million.

Jaguar Land Rover invests in mobility and roadside assistance provider Urgent.ly

InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital fund, has investment in Urgent.ly, the connected roadside assistance service

Nutmeg secures £45 million in funding led by Goldman Sachs

Digital wealth manager Nutmeg has secured £45 million in funding in an investment round led by Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs.

Nucleus Commercial breaks £1BN barrier in SME lending

Nucleus Commercial Finance, one of UK’s largest providers of alternative finance to businesses has broken £1 billion barrier in SME lending

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How do I get legal advice without upfront legal costs?

Practically every area of life requires some form of legal advice; taking up a new job, going through a divorce, planning to write a will, selling a property, these are some of the activities of everyday life that are intertwined in law.

“Under my Umbrella”: What UK businesses can learn from Rihanna about protecting their brands

As singer Rihanna is taking her father to court in the US in a trademark dispute we look at what business can learn from the Grammy Award winning singer.

How best to handle an allegation of sexual harassment in a company

Last year was a year of headlines for women’s rights with the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements shining the spotlight on inequality and abuse.

Court of Appeal says Uber drivers are workers

The Court of Appeal handed down its decision last week in the ongoing employment status case brought against Uber by a group of London drivers.

How your business can avoid getting the sack from its gig economy workers

The ‘gig economy’ workforce is not only a great resource for businesses, but is an increasingly popular option for many.

The importance of maintaining cyber security in your business

As October marks Cyber Security Month, there’s no better time for small businesses to take a look at their handling of company data.

How to keep your business intact when divorce strikes

Matrimonial Consultant and Family Lawyer Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart shares her advice on how to aid business survival in the event of a marriage breakdown.

Business law — 5 awareness areas for SMEs

SMEs aren’t exempt from complying with a host of legal requirements — but a lack of resources and expertise means they might not be as cognizant as larger counterparts.

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Made in Britain

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.

Made In Britain: Bertie Stephens, Flubit.com

Priding himself on being unconventional and doing things the ‘wrong way round’, Bertie Stephens and Flubit.com are on their to becoming one of the UK’s largest online marketplaces.

Made in Britain: The Haven Arms Pub

We talk to John Campbell, Landlord of the Haven Arms Pub in London to find out how the Governments Do More Online Campaign helped this local business.

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