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Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Businesses responsible for data breaches, despite consumer awareness
New findings released today reveal that consumers put responsibility for protecting their personal data firmly at the hands of the organisations holding their data – and not themselves.
Brexit’s Early Immigration Impact: Losing the workers we need the most
New research out today reveals the job sectors where demand for EU workers to fulfil UK jobs is highest are seeing the largest immediate dip in interest, following the leave vote.
Mishcon de Reya launches technology incubator
Law firm Mishcon de Reya has today launched a technology incubator programme – MDR LAB – for tech start-ups in the legal space. The programme will see the firm welcome a number of tech start-ups into the business for a ten week period in summer 2017.
UK SMEs left exposed to the elements
As the UK braces itself for winter storms, research has revealed that many of the country’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are ill-prepared for the affects of bad weather.
Work From Home Week: 83% of UK employees want to work from home
As Work From Home Week launches in the UK today: 16th– 22nd January, research highlights the appeal among UK workers, with 83 per cent saying they want to work from home.
New SME research highlights traditional banking inefficiencies
Nearly half of SME owners claim the business advice they received in the last year from their mainstream bank had a negative impact on their business operations and one in six of these suggested their business is now in a worse position as a result, according to new research.
The workplace is stifling fathers’ aspirations, research suggests
The UK is running the risk of creating a ‘fatherhood penalty’ – as fathers consider stalling or side-lining their careers to find roles they can better combine with family life, according to a major new study.
Majority of workers are looking for a new role this January
Feeling down about your job this Blue Monday? New research suggests that you’re not alone, as the majority of UK workers are currently looking for a new role with over a third of workers disliking their current job.
New train launched to travel 7,500mile journey from China to London as ancient trading route is revived
A train will travel a mammoth 7,500 journey from China to London as the Silk Road trading route is revived for a new era.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to land £17m payday from sale of education business
Under-pressure Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is reportedly set for a windfall of nearly £17million, if a business he helped to set up is sold this week.
Four million reasons to celebrate Apprentice winner’s two years in business
Climb Online, the digital marketing agency founded by BBC Apprentice winner Mark Wright, is celebrating its two-year anniversary.
Rigid workplace cultures are holding employees back
More than half of UK workers feel that both the structure and culture of their workplaces are holding them back from doing their job more effectively, with 53 per cent warning they will consider moving jobs unless their organisation changes, according to research.
Post will remain key to customer communication say UK businesses
New research has found that, despite the rise of digital technologies transforming business processes, significant numbers of UK companies are still managing large volumes of post.
Government policy worries for small businesses
SMEs are optimistic about the prospects for the UK economy, but increasingly concerned about the lack of support from the government, according to the latest research.