UK-listed firms will become the first foreign companies to be able to list in mainland China under a new stock link, the Treasury said.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Global trade court may come to standstill within months
Global trade’s supreme court is all but certain to grind to a halt within months, senior officials are privately conceding in Geneva, as Britain vows to help to save the system from collapse.
Frustrated UK workers are cold on Hot-desking culture
It is the workplace phenomenon that has been inflicted on tens of thousands of British workers by enthusiastic managers: hot-desking.
Trade war deals slow Chinese output to record lows
China flashed more warning signals yesterday as industrial output growth unexpectedly slowed to a 17-year low, underlining a need for more economic stimulus.
Arcadia to cut 170 head office jobs as it tries to save its future
Arcadia is to cut 170 jobs from its head office a day after Sir Philip Green struck a deal with creditors to save his retail empire by closing stores and slashing rents.
‘Harmful’ gender stereotypes in adverts banned
A ban on adverts featuring “harmful gender stereotypes” or those which are likely to cause “serious or widespread offence” has come into force.
UK smaller businesses receive a record £6.7bn equity finance investment
The amount of equity invested in smaller UK businesses soared to £6.7bn in 2018, the highest amount recorded, reveals British Business Bank’s.
Liverpool Chamber Trade Club urge Government to break Brexit uncertainty and restore export confidence
Liverpool of Commerce members at their quarterly International Trade Club have expressed the need for Government to provide a clear roadmap for Brexit to restore confidence in the export market.
British Gin exports hit record highs worth £155m in first quarter of 2019
Coinciding with World Gin Day, a new analysis of HMRC data by the Department for International Trade reveals that exports of gin in the first quarter of 2019 were the strongest in recent history, worth £155m.
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.
Most Help to Buy beneficiaries ‘did not need scheme’
The government’s Help to Buy scheme has been accused of subsidising existing homeowners, after it emerged most people who have bought a house using the programme could have done so without it.
Sir Philip Green secures last-minute deal to save Arcadia retail empire
Sir Philip Green last night struck an eleventh-hour deal to save his retail empire after Arcadia won over creditors to its plan to cut stores and slash rents after a tense stand-off with landlords.
Morrisons extends same-day delivery partnership with Amazon
Morrison’s partnership with Amazon for ultra-fast, same-day delivery of groceries to the door has been extended to more cities.
Lidl to invest £500m in London expansion plan for 40 new stores
Lidl has unveiled a £500m expansion plan to create 40 new stores in the capital, including its first central London store.
Mike Ashley goes to court over Debenhams rescue plan
Mike Ashley has stepped up his battle with Debenhams by launching a legal challenge to an emergency restructuring of the department stores chain.