The demand for higher-level skills in British industry is set to grow in the years ahead, with sectors central to future growth, including manufacturing and construction, particularly hard-pressed according to this year’s CBI/Pearson Education and Skills survey published today
More than half of UK SMEs plan to take on new employees in the next 12 months – and even more expect their turnover to grow – according to a new survey out today.
Anthony Jenkins, the Barclays chief executive who was fired last week, will walk away with about £28m in cash and shares despite failing to deliver his promised turnaround of the bank.
Whilst the Dragons stake their reputations on identifying smart investments, they missed out on a 100 times return on their money when they sent Shaun Pulfrey away empty handed and branded his idea ‘hair brained’ as his hairbrush is now sold in 70 countries, used by the rich and famous and boasts an annual turnover of more than £30million it is the biggest company ever to pass through Dragons’ Den in its ten years on air.
Ben Fillmore, managing director of property marketing company Ehouse, shares his story behind the company, and whether he would have done anything differently if he was give the chance.
The mortgage price war has intensified, with several offers falling to new lows as the Bank of England yesterday held interest rates at their historic level of 0.5 per cent for the 76th month in a row.
With technology advancing at a rapid pace in every office today Max Eaglen, director and co-founder of brand agency Platform, advises companies on why and how they must keep people at the heart of their businesses.
Investors receive a multiple return on their investments on Crowdcube
Sweeping new planning freedoms including the right to build extra storeys on top of London homes without the need to gain permission are to be announced today.
Hundreds of thousands of customers at the Co-op’s Food stores have been double charged for their shopping, the retailer has admitted.
Greek MPs are to vote later on whether to back PM Alexis Tsipras’s tough new proposals to secure a third bailout.
Millions of commuters faced rush-hour misery as they tried to get to and from work amid a 24-hour Tube strike that has caused travel chaos in London.
Sainsbury’s is facing legal action from four female shopfloor workers who claim they are paid less than men to do equally valuable jobs at the supermarket chain.
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