UK economic growth is expected to stay steady but subdued over the next couple of years, according to the latest CBI Economic Forecast.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Small Business Saturday was just the start of what’s needed to support businesses
As the eight Small Business Saturday was hailed as a further success for independent traders, The Forum of Private Business has renewed its call on the government to increase support for small businesses with a particular focus on Britain’s high streets.
Brexit uncertainty driving EU migrants without 5 years’ residency out of UK
New research calls for a radical skills strategy for the construction sector
Business come together to support the children of fallen soldiers
Bereaved Armed Forces children’s charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, announces the launch of Scotty’s Business Heroes today – a new initiative set up to help raise vital funds for children of the fallen.
SME bosses set to put whopping £593M on the menu for Christmas lunch this year
SME business bosses will be spending £593 million on staff Christmas lunch in the next month.
Humorous marketing gives small shops a boost
New research has found that adding humour to the marketing mix can help small businesses attract and retain customers in this busy Christmas shopping period.
Gender pay gap among SMEs falling at twice the national rate
The gender pay gap among small business-dominated industries is falling at twice the rate as that of all companies across the UK, according to a new research.
UK start-ups missing out from lack of women investors
UK startup businesses are missing out because women are not being advised to make “angel” investments.
Boom in businesses selling on Amazon, eBay & Google
There has been a surge of businesses joining together to sell their products via online marketplaces.
Entrepreneurs are cashing in with record levels of merger activity
The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of young enterprises is at a record high, according to new research.
Demand for consumer services falters amid rising prices
Demand in the services sector weakened in the three months to November, as consumer services saw business volumes fall at the fastest pace since February 2012, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Service Sector Survey
Cities to make UK world leader in drone technology
A new challenge has been set today to invite cities to design how drone technology could be used to support their local needs – from transporting urgent medical supplies to flood search and rescue and maintenance and inspection for icons like The Blackpool Tower.
1 in 5 London tech employees are considering a move out of the city
Tech employees are considering an exodus from London, which is threatening to constrict the growth of businesses and start-ups in the Capital. New research shows that talented staff are looking to take their skills to regional tech hubs instead, where they can enjoy a better quality of life, lower living costs and more affordable housing. […]
Key highlights to Budget 2017
Philip Hammond has delivered his second Budget as chancellor. Here are the key points of his speech.
Business reaction to Budget 2017
UK businesses and experts are commenting on tax and spending contained within Philip Hammond’s latest Budget. We’re publishing what they say as updates come in.