A claim that drivers at taxi giant Addison Lee are workers, not self-employed, has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), in another “huge win” for workers’ rights.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Simply Be owner N Brown warns of rising marketing costs amid HMRC dispute
Simply Be owner N Brown has warned that its costs will be higher in the coming years after a “disappointing” ruling in its long-running dispute with the taxman.
Vodafone axes customer service jobs for ‘chatbots’ amid cost cutting aims
New chief executive Nick Read wants to cut European and central operating costs by at least 1.2 billion euros (£1 billion) by 2021.
Cream of British business celebrated at 17th Lloyds Bank National Business Awards
17 coveted trophies have been presented to the winners of the 17th Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.
Adults ‘missing out on full benefits of apps due to lack of confidence’
One in seven people is not getting the most out of apps due to a lack of confidence and knowledge about how they work, a survey suggests.
Co-founders are the key to UK’s start-up success
Britain’s lost opportunity: New research reveals more businesses would be launched if people could find someone to do it with
Women owned businesses contribute £105bn to economy but some sectors still male dominated
Women are increasingly becoming the job creators and growth drivers in the UK, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Private rented sector not meeting needs of those in problem debt, says charity
The private rented sector is not meeting the housing needs of people with vulnerabilities and debt problems, according to a charity.
Scottish aerospace manufacturer reaches new heights with £2.5m funding
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided a £2.5 million Invoice Discounting facility to Martin Aerospace, a manufacturer of component parts for the aviation sector.
Thyssenkrupp UK boss says Tories have failed business in Brexit approach
The UK boss of one of Germany’s largest industrial firms has slammed the Conservative party for putting its own interests ahead of business in its Brexit approach.
£14 million lost to goods hijacking on British roads in three months
Companies lost an estimated £14 million as a result of cargo theft on UK roads between April and June, according to new research.
Expansion on the cards for Zizzi owner as sales rise to £280m
Azzuri Group chief executive Steve Holmes says ‘a very challenging year from a cost perspective’ led to flat profits.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen gets green light for plan to close 17 restaurants
A fifth of Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s branches are to close after creditors approved the company’s restructuring plan
Sir Martin Sorrell’s new venture eyeing second acquisition
S4 Capital said it is in talks with ‘several digital marketing services businesses’ over a possible acquisition.
SSE & npower merger ‘in a shambles’ after delays over price cap
Shares in energy giant SSE have taken a hit amid fears its merger with rival npower has been left “in a shambles” after being delayed due to the incoming cap on default tariff prices.