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Latest News:

  • TSB future in doubt after merger collapses
  • Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group faces collapse within days putting 15,000 jobs at risk
  • New UK tech regulator set to limit power of Google and Facebook
  • Black Friday expected to beat UK online sales records
  • Royal Mail could be about to drop Saturday post
  • Late dash to stock up on EU goods before Brexit transition ends
  • Hospitality faces being ‘wiped out’ by new tiers
  • Locked down pubs cost 1,300 jobs at Mitchells & Butlers
  • Five more years of austerity ahead, warns Resolution Foundation think tank
  • Britain will ‘spend its way out of crisis’ with lockdown savings

TSB future in doubt after merger collapses

Spanish lender Banco Sabadell has said it will consider options for its UK bank TSB after it called off a planned merger with rival BBVA.

Philip Green

Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group faces collapse within days putting 15,000 jobs at risk

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is facing collapse within days, putting 15,000 jobs at risk and bringing the curtain down on the high street career of one of Britain’s most controversial businessmen.

Alok Sharma

New UK tech regulator set to limit power of Google and Facebook

A new tech regulator will work to limit the power of Google, Facebook and other tech platforms, the government has announced, in an effort to ensure a level playing field for smaller competitors and a fair market for consumers.

ecommerce black friday

Black Friday expected to beat UK online sales records

Black Friday is expected to smash online sales records this year as struggling retailers slash prices in a desperate attempt to drum up trade after a lost November on the high street.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail could be about to drop Saturday post

The postal regulator appears to have cleared the way for the government to relax the statutory commitment of Royal Mail to deliver six days a week to all addresses in the UK.

Border

Late dash to stock up on EU goods before Brexit transition ends

Companies are in a last-minute dash to stockpile goods from the European Union, according to logistics industry leaders, driving the price of customs services “through the roof”.

Greene King

Hospitality faces being ‘wiped out’ by new tiers

The hospitality industry has claimed the government’s new Covid-19 tier system will wipe out billions of pounds of trading and lead to huge job losses, despite many venues being allowed to reopen.

  1. TSB future in doubt after merger collapses
  2. Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group faces collapse within days putting 15,000 jobs at risk
  3. New UK tech regulator set to limit power of Google and Facebook
  4. Black Friday expected to beat UK online sales records
  5. Royal Mail could be about to drop Saturday post
  6. Late dash to stock up on EU goods before Brexit transition ends
  7. Hospitality faces being ‘wiped out’ by new tiers

Latest News…

TSB future in doubt after merger collapses

Spanish lender Banco Sabadell has said it will consider options for its UK bank TSB after it called off a planned merger with rival BBVA.

Philip Green

Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group faces collapse within days putting 15,000 jobs at risk

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is facing collapse within days, putting 15,000 jobs at risk and bringing the curtain down on the high street career of one of Britain’s most controversial businessmen.

Alok Sharma

New UK tech regulator set to limit power of Google and Facebook

A new tech regulator will work to limit the power of Google, Facebook and other tech platforms, the government has announced, in an effort to ensure a level playing field for smaller competitors and a fair market for consumers.

ecommerce black friday

Black Friday expected to beat UK online sales records

Black Friday is expected to smash online sales records this year as struggling retailers slash prices in a desperate attempt to drum up trade after a lost November on the high street.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail could be about to drop Saturday post

The postal regulator appears to have cleared the way for the government to relax the statutory commitment of Royal Mail to deliver six days a week to all addresses in the UK.

Border

Late dash to stock up on EU goods before Brexit transition ends

Companies are in a last-minute dash to stockpile goods from the European Union, according to logistics industry leaders, driving the price of customs services “through the roof”.

Greene King

Hospitality faces being ‘wiped out’ by new tiers

The hospitality industry has claimed the government’s new Covid-19 tier system will wipe out billions of pounds of trading and lead to huge job losses, despite many venues being allowed to reopen.

All Bar One

Locked down pubs cost 1,300 jobs at Mitchells & Butlers

Another 1,300 pub sector job cuts were announced today as Mitchells & Butlers became the latest operator to respond to the coronavirus crisis.

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Business

Saville Row Tailors

Savile Row tailors predict end of the lockdown look and desire to dress up

Suit makers say there will be a ‘desire to dress up’ after latest Covid lockdown in England

  • How to start an ecommerce business from your living room
  • Thousands of new businesses could fail to file important paperwork, as business registrations boom
  • Top tips for bagging the best gaming deals this Black Friday
  • Nearly half of UK SMEs have made no Brexit preparations
  • MOD encourages businesses to hire Armed Forces leavers to support COVID-19 recovery
  • Reduce spend, logistics and save the environment. Ensure Christmas 2020 is sustainable

Profiled…

Getting to Know You: Pete Dowds, CEO & Co-Founder, Elder

Pete Dowds is an ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur who founded Elder, a live-in care agency that offers an alternative to the traditional care home.

Lawrence Stroll

Lawrence Stroll — the Canadian petrolhead leaving Aston Martin shaken and stirred

The car-maker’s new boss is unfazed by the marque’s record of guzzling fortunes — and unimpressed with his predecessor

Marketing & Social Media

banners

Design matters: 10 tips to improve your marketing with better visuals

branding

The Importance of branding in business

online networking

How to make the most out of virtual networking

Newswire

Stock exchange

EU stimulus package announced offers new confidence for investors

Business Matters
  • Struggling TSB set to close 100 branches and axe staff
  • FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain
  • Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
  • Ocado shares rise on reports of Marks & Spencer deal

Get Funded

Goa Nest Bed

Eco pet product start-up Project Blu secures multi-million-pound deal with US venture capital firm Metamorphosis

Eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured a multi-million-pound deal with San Diego-based Metamorphosis, a venture capital firm dedicated to the incubation and acceleration of businesses in the pet industry. 

Investors

Europe’s Leading Tech for Good VC to support the North of England through partnership with NorthInvest

Europe’s Leading Tech for Good VC to support the North of England through partnership with NorthInvest

Canary Wharf

Stanhope Financial Group Launches following $3.5m funding drive, offers SMEs tier one global banking services

Global fintech provider brings together global transaction banking, asset management, investment banking via a single digital platform

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue joins Robbie Williams as shareholder in UK music streaming innovator ROXi

UK music streaming innovator ROXi announces pop legend Kylie Minogue has joined Robbie Williams as a major shareholder at ROXi

Sweaty Betty

Sweaty Betty in sprint for new investor to cash in on lockdown demand

Strong sales of its £95 figure-hugging leggings during lockdown have prompted Sweaty Betty to limber up for a new investor.

Huub

HUUB launches crowdfunding campaign amidst endurance sport boom

Derby based HUUB, leaders in the £60 million UK triathlon apparel and accessories market, today announced the launch of their Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign as they look to raise a minimum of £250,000 to accelerate growth into new territories, and through category expansion and extension.

Michele Romanow

Ecommerce platform Clearbanc injects £500m into British startups

Ecommerce investor Clearbanc has announced its plans to invest £500m into British SMEs over the next year as part of its UK launch.

Crowdcube & Seedrs to merge to create one of the world’s largest private equity marketplaces

Crowdcube and Seedrs today announced that they have agreed terms for a merger, in a move that will accelerate their plans to create the world’s largest private equity marketplace and further democratise investment.

Kidly

Under-5s toy retailer Kidly raises £4.2m

An online toy retailer set up by one of the first employees at Asos has raised £4.2 million from investors after a rise in sales driven by parents looking to entertain their children during lockdown.

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Legal

Builders

Construction suppliers beware: New corporate insolvency law requires ongoing performance

The introduction of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (“CIGA”) in June 2020 was one of the many preventative measures taken by the UK Government in an attempt to safeguard the economy in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Furlough

Today is deadline day for retrospective furlough agreements

Partner Sue Dowling, head of Blandy & Blandy’s Employment Law team, highlights today’s deadline for retrospective furlough agreements.

legal tech

Enforcing GDPR: is the regulator finally showing its teeth?

With the headlines this autumn continuing to be dominated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, you may have missed some significant developments in the world of data protection.

construction worker on a scaffold

“Secure your workforce now”, warn legal experts 12 weeks before Brexit 

With the UK set to leave the EU in a matter of months, leading lawyers are issuing a call to businesses across sectors to make 11th hour preparations to secure their workforces before Brexit.

Young woman working from home

Working from home leaves business owners exposed to data breach claims

Last week the UK Government u-turned on its recommendation for employees to return to the office and the official position is now that employee’s should work from home ‘if they can’.

working whilst ion Furlough

Businesses risk prosecution as staff admit working during furlough

Thousands of businesses could be at risk of prosecution for furlough fraud as staff admit contacting colleagues and completing work during leave.

data

Algorithms and fairness: lessons from the class of 2020

In this most strange of years, the problems with A-Level and GCSE results may seem like just another short-term political crisis.

Consumer rights

Are the retailers pivoting to online sales adhering to consumers’ rights?

I recently placed an online order for a perishable product with a large, well-known company (who shall remain nameless). The wrong product was delivered and said company offered me the choice of credit, or a different item.

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Made in Britain

Twisted LandRover

Made in Britain: Twisted Automotive

From purchasing some of the remaining Land Rover Defenders off the production line in 2016, the business now turns over £10 million Twisted Automotive provides customised versions to UK and global fans of the vehicle.

v6-roadster

Great British Brands: London Morgan

London Morgan Founder Nigel Smith tells us about why passion is a crucial ingredient within their company.

The British brands cutting through traditional industries

British brands aren’t afraid to be innovative. Throughout history, they have established themselves as industry leaders within a number of sectors internationally, from fashion to food and drink.

Manasamitra Group

Made in Britain: Manasamitra

Manasamitra is a South Asian arts organisation delivering cultural experiences in traditional and innovative ways.

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Opinion

Scrap corporation tax

10 reasons to scrap corporation tax

Growing businesses must look to the hybrid model

The Chancellor’s ‘Restart’ missed the turning marked apprenticeships and wound up in the ditch

Technology

Five tips to use technology to boost and secure your business through lockdown

vodafone

Mobile phone networks banned from selling locked devices

On Zoom

Zoom launches paid-for live events with OnZoom

Utilities

Bills

3 ways you can reduce the cost of your business bills

For any business to be successful, it’s vital to manage costs effectively.

Motoring & Travel Reviews

Cornwall

Cornish Secrets on the advantages of a self-catering holiday in Cornwall

Self-catering can be a bit marmite; many people who love their all-inclusive packages think it sounds just a bit too much like hard work but a self-catering holiday cottage in Cornwall is anything but.

Electric Bikes

Raleigh UK launched cycle to work scheme for electric bikes

Raleigh cycles have announced the launch of Electric Bike Access, their cycle to work benefit scheme where customers can save up to 42% on retail prices of electric bikes.

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