Britain’s richest man, Jim Ratcliffe, has announced £1bn worth of investments in the UK oil and chemical industries.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
University College London & Barclays launch ‘venture builder’ for deep tech start-ups
Barclays and University College London (UCL) have announced the launch of Conception X, a ‘venture builder’ that creates investable, early-stage deep tech start-ups founded by the nation’s best and brightest PhD students.
M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal
Marks & Spencer and Ocado have confirmed a deal which will give the High Street retailer a home delivery service for the first time.
The science of procrastination: why ‘getting it done’ could improve wellbeing
New research has revealed that nearly nine in ten respondents delay doing one or more ‘life updates’.
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group set to have credit insurance cut as troubles continue
Arcadia Group is reportedly in line to have its insurance cover cut for the second time within a year as challenging trading conditions on the high street continues.
Laura Ashley faces possible takeover bid
Investment firm Flacks Group says it is in the early stages of evaluating a bid for struggling retailer Laura Ashley.
Majority of UK business leaders of scaling businesses have faced a moment of crisis
New research published today explores the pain points and milestones associated with scaling up a business.
UK tech start-ups rose by 14 per cent last year
The number of new tech companies being set up in the UK rose by 14 per cent in 2018 according to new analysis.
HMRC fines for non filing of tax returns to rise by £10 a day after warning letter delay
Taxpayers who missed January’s self-assessment deadline might see increased fines because of a delay in sending out penalty notices, experts have warned.
Trump to delay further tariffs on Chinese goods
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will delay imposing further trade tariffs on Chinese goods.
Karren Brady quits Philip Green’s empire amid staff harassment claims
Baroness Brady has resigned from Sir Philip Green’s retail empire, just weeks after vowing to stay in her post despite a harassment scandal.
BMW & Daimler invest €1bn in new-generation car venture
BMW and Daimler have unveiled a joint venture covering new-generation services such as driverless vehicles, ride-hailing, and pay-per-use cars.
Serious Fraud Office drops Rolls-Royce corruption probe
No individual prosecutions are to be brought over long-standing corruption at Rolls-Royce, the Serious Fraud Office has announced.
Business Secretary hints millions on table for Honda to stay in Britain saving 3,500 jobs
Business Secretary Greg Clark has launched a last-ditch attempt to persuade Honda to stay in the UK – and has potentially offered the Japanese car giant millions of pounds of taxpayer money.
Zipcar announces £7,000 package for London businesses ahead of ULEZ launch
Zipcar UK promises match funding for London businesses planning to scrap their diesel vans as part of Mayor of London’s scrappage scheme, and offers ‘free for life’ business accounts