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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Three quarters of Brits now say flexible working option is crucial
Four years on since the Flexible Working Regulations came in to play, three quarters of Brits now say that having the option to work flexibly is crucial when it comes to making a decision about a job offer.
Costa coffee sees UK sales fall by 2% as high street woes continue
Costa has blamed a lack of shoppers on the High Street for a fall in like-for-like sales at the start of the year.
BMW says Brexit customs costs would push up prices
BMW has said that the cost of any new customs arrangements after Brexit would push up the price of its cars.
National CO2 shortage starts to take hold as beer sales are restricted & abattoirs closed
Food wholesaler Booker is rationing beer and cider because of a shortage of CO2 used in carbonated drinks.
Uber overturns ban on operating in London but is on 15 month probation
Uber has won back its licence to operate in London after a judge overturned a ban after Transport for London refused to renew the licence when it expired last September, saying the US ride-hailing firm was not a “fit and proper” operator.
Hot weather tips for employers during heatwave
With the hottest week of British weather underway, Acas has provided employers some top tips on dealing with the hot weather.
British car investment slumps by half as Brexit uncertainty bites
Investment in Britain’s car industry has fallen by half, according to figures from the motoring sector.
Struggling Carpetright posts £70M loss
Carpetright has reported a full-year loss and falling sales as the retailer struggles to turn itself around.
Government reforms could deter foreign investment
Proposals to extend the role played by politicians in scrutinising mergers and investments in the UK could discourage foreign investment, according to new research.
London crowned world’s most popular city for work but UK as a whole falls behind
London has been crowned the most popular city in the world for work in the biggest ever study of workforce migration trends, but the popularity of the UK as a whole has dropped.
Business Brexit ‘threats’ are completely inappropriate says Jeremy Hunt
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said that “threats” by business over Brexit are “completely inappropriate”.
Uber begin court appeal process over London licence denial
A London court will consider later today if Uber is “fit and proper” to hold an operator licence in the capital.
Bitcoin slumps to four-month low following Japanese regulators money laundering warning
There was more bad news for cryptocurrency investors yesterday as Bitcoin crashed to a four-month low after Japan’s financial regulator warning six digital currency exchanges to improve their anti-laundering systems.
BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning treating thousands of British jobs
The car giant BMW has followed plane-maker Airbus in warning about the consequences of Brexit uncertainty.