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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Cambridge University receives £100m gift from former student
The University of Cambridge is celebrating the largest single donation to an English university, after announcing a gift of £100m from the financier David Harding to support students.
UK businesses must ditch anti-freelance opinion or face talent crisis post Brexit
New figures released today reveals the true impact of Brexit on the UK’s workforce with nearly two thirds of businesses plan to hire part-time staff over full-time once we leave the EU and only 20% will tap into the freelance economy.
Hermes in ground-breaking gig economy pay deal for couriers
Hermes, the delivery firm, has struck a deal with the GMB union to offer couriers paid holiday and guaranteed wage rates.
Debenhams may close 20 stores this year under restructure as fights for survival
Debenhams may close 20 stores this year under restructure as fights for survival
Brexit fears force Nissan to choose Japan over UK to build new X-Trail car
Nissan has confirmed that the new X-Trail originally planned for its Sunderland plant will instead be made in Japan.
Redundant Patisserie Valerie staff ‘not receiving final pay’ as KPMG can find no funds for them
Staff made redundant by Patisserie Valerie have told the BBC they have not been paid for their final month’s work.
Maserati opens up public nominations for 2019 Maserati 100 cohort
Now in its fifth year, Maserati continues to recognise the value of Britain’s entrepreneurs and has once again opened up nominations to the general public for the 2019 ‘Maserati 100’ in association with The Sunday Times.
West Midlands women affected by pension age changes could get free travel passes
Women across the West Midlands whose retirement age has been pushed back by several years could get a free travel pass early, it was revealed today.
Seven councils sue Barclays over £500m fraudulently sold loans
Seven councils in England are suing Barclays over bank loans worth more than £500m they claim they were fraudulently sold.
Sir Vince Cable condemns ‘shocking’ link between Treasury targets and RBS bosses’ pay
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable has hit out at “shocking” evidence that appears to suggest the pay of RBS’s top brass within its controversial global restructuring unit (GRG) was linked to Treasury targets.
Shoplifting at UK supermarkets on the rise
Incidents of shoplifting in UK supermarkets rose by nearly 8% between 2014 and 2017, according to figures gathered by the Press Association (PA).
Mike Ashley agrees Sofa.com purchase
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley looks set to buy Sofa.com after a rival suitor dropped out.
Oddbins off-licence chain calls in administrators
The Oddbins off-licence chain has gone into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Manufacturers stockpiling at record pace ahead of potential no-deal Brexit chaos
UK manufacturers prepared for Brexit by stockpiling raw materials at a record pace last month, a closely-watched survey has suggested.