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Entrepreneurs come out in support of Duke of Yorks’ Pitch@Palace

Entrepreneurs have come out in support of Prince Andrew’s business scheme for start-up firms as fears grow it may not continue amid the current controversy.

Google to crack down on political ads as pressure on Facebook grows

Google will no longer allow political advertisers to target voters based on their political affiliation, the company has announced.

Aston Martin aims new British built £158,000 SUV at wealthy women

Aston Martin Lagonda has unveiled its first sports utility vehicle in an attempt to compete in the fast growing luxury SUV car market.

Can you own bitcoin and do smart contracts work?

Cryptocurrency crime is on the rise. Earlier this year hackers “stole” $40m in bitcoin from one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, Binance.

Boris Johnson’s National Insurance plan called into question

Boris Johnson has said he wants to raise the National Insurance threshold – the amount you have to earn before you start paying the tax.

How small businesses can benefit from getting their print supplies online

Business environments tend to involve a ton of printing needs, which is why paying ample heed to this front becomes immensely crucial.

New brewing apprenticeship scheme announced to promote diversity in beer

Laine Brew Company, the independent pub and brewing business is unveiling a new brewing apprenticeship scheme that seeks to attract and inspire budding brewers from diverse backgrounds.

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Entrepreneurs come out in support of Duke of Yorks’ Pitch@Palace
Google to crack down on political ads as pressure on Facebook grows
Aston Martin aims new British built £158,000 SUV at wealthy women
Can you own bitcoin and do smart contracts work?
Boris Johnson’s National Insurance plan called into question
How small businesses can benefit from getting their print supplies online
New brewing apprenticeship scheme announced to promote diversity in beer

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Entrepreneurs come out in support of Duke of Yorks’ Pitch@Palace

Entrepreneurs have come out in support of Prince Andrew’s business scheme for start-up firms as fears grow it may not continue amid the current controversy.

Google to crack down on political ads as pressure on Facebook grows

Google will no longer allow political advertisers to target voters based on their political affiliation, the company has announced.

Aston Martin aims new British built £158,000 SUV at wealthy women

Aston Martin Lagonda has unveiled its first sports utility vehicle in an attempt to compete in the fast growing luxury SUV car market.

Boris Johnson’s National Insurance plan called into question

Boris Johnson has said he wants to raise the National Insurance threshold – the amount you have to earn before you start paying the tax.

Bentley Motors ordered to give small independent hundreds of thousands in brand battle

Bentley Motors has been ordered to pay a family-run clothing company more than £400,000 in legal costs after it was found to have infringed its trademarks.

Can the Tories clinch victory and wrench the GBP from the Brexit doldrums?

Print and online media publications share near unanimity of opinion vis-a-vis the impact of the upcoming UK election on the GBP.

UK factory orders remain near a 10-year low

Factory orders have improved this month but remain near decade lows that threaten to weigh on the economy in the final quarter of the year, according to the CBI.

Unions seek urgent talks at Tata Steel shock plan to cut 3,000 jobs

Unions have sought urgent talks with Tata Steel after the owner of the Port Talbot steelworks shocked workers with plans to cut 3,000 jobs across Europe.

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New brewing apprenticeship scheme announced to promote diversity in beer

Laine Brew Company, the independent pub and brewing business is unveiling a new brewing apprenticeship scheme that seeks to attract and inspire budding brewers from diverse backgrounds.

Putting employees first: Shining a spotlight on workplace burnout
Providing employee references – what are the key considerations?
The next big thing in online dating security
Flexible workplaces to contribute £12BN to local UK economies in the next decade
High street stores lost £18BN as brits test instore and go to purchase online
Everybody can do a TEDtalk

Profiled…

Getting To Know You: Jackie Fast, founder, REBEL Pi,

Jackie Fast, leading entrepreneur, and former The Apprentice contestant and founder of disruptive ice wine brand, REBEL Pi tells us what inspires her

Getting To Know You: Nick Gold, MD at Speakers Corner

Nick Gold, MD at Speakers Corner tells Business Matters that saying ‘I don’t understand, please explain’ demonstrates confidence and not weakness in business.

Newswire

FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain

Business Matters

Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
Ocado shares rise on reports of Marks & Spencer deal
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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Starling Bank raises £30m to fund expansion as it approaches millionth account

Starling Bank, the leading UK digital bank, has raised £30m in a new funding round.

Smith & Williamson staff share £200m pay day after sale to Tilney

Staff at wealth manager Smith & Williamson will share more than £200 million after it was bought by larger rival Tilney for £625 million.

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.

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Legal

Automated Facial Recognition Technology (AFR): Big Brother in action?

Artificial intelligence continues to be in the news. One area that has hit the headlines recently is the use of AFR – automated facial recognition technology – which is now well established.

Avoiding GDPR Fatigue

Over the last 18 months, it’s clear that GDPR has contributed to the complete overhaul of the way we handle our data.

Brexit, data and the EU – the forgotten border question?

Much discussion of Brexit centres on the trade in goods. If we leave without a deal, will there need to be a hard border in Ireland? Will Kent become a lorry park? What will we be paying in tariffs?

Keeping your data close to your chest – the re-emergence of First Party Data

Changes in data protection laws and an evolving market environment have led some big companies to take an apparent step backwards and rely more and more on first party data.

How can setting up a trust help to reduce inheritance tax?

A trust is a legal arrangement where money, property or investments are formally transferred to a select group of people (trustees) or a trust company.

Betting on a bundle of rights – how the law protects data

Data is the oil of the digital economy – whether it’s personal data or other sorts of data.

Whistleblowing protection: Are current UK laws sufficient?

Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing wrongdoings relevant to the public interest.

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.

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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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