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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
SMEs see benefit from apprentices with over half offered full time roles
Research from the Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) found that 175,000 of small businesses have kept on at least half of their apprentices after the training period
Tax man turns probe on the rich, famous & entrepreneurs to find unpaid tax
Sports stars, celebrities and wealthy entrepreneurs can look forward to more scrutiny of their finances from by the tax man.
HMRC urged to postpone quarterly digital reporting by at least a year
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is calling on HMRC to postpone the introduction of quarterly digital reporting by at least a year after the announcement of a delay to the consultation process because of the EU referendum.
Turning prisoners into entrepreneurs could save £1.4 billion per annum
A new report suggests that making an entrepreneurship programme available to all pre-release prisoners could save the government up to £1.4 billion annually, at the maximum cost of £82 million – providing a 17x return on investment
Farming, teaching & pharma are UK’s proudest professions, new study reveals
If you want professional pride, get out of the office, avoid customers and start producing something with your hands. At least, those are the findings of a new study into professional pride across the UK’s largest industries.
Brexit & removal of Brussels red tape will help us create jobs, say top business chiefs
As the EU referendum draws nearer it has been announced that the value of exports from Britain to the EU has plummeted by a fifth over the past decade with leave campaigners saying that the figures proved the ‘failure’ of the single market whilst the remain camp insists access to trading bloc was vital to economic success
MPs warn of workplace pension scheme risks
MPs have raised concerns over millions of people’s pensions which may fall through a gap in regulation.
Government launches review to help BME workers progress in their careers
Government is seeking evidence on economic and personal impact on why black and minority ethnic (BME) people find it more difficult to progress into managerial and senior positions than their white counterparts.
The hunt is on to find Britain’s best manufacturer
The hunt to find Britain’s best manufacturers is on. EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is launching the 8th annual Future Manufacturing Awards, designed to find Britain’s unsung manufacturing heroes and most outstanding apprentices.
Commonwealth businesses say UK remaining in EU is mutually beneficial
Commonwealth business leaders, speaking on behalf of firms from Commonwealth countries across the globe, have said that membership of the EU makes the UK a more attractive place to invest and helps make the EU more outward looking.
Bank of England holds Interest rate steady & warns Brexit could lead to UK recession
Bank of England holds Interest Rates steady with Governor Mark Carney warning that a Brexit could create a UK wide recession
Brexit would cut the UK’s inward investment for the long-term
Leaving the European Union would see foreign direct investment into the UK drop dramatically, taking four years to recover and remaining at a reduced level in the long-term.
Nationwide series events planned to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs
The Prime Minister has welcomed some of the UK’s most successful business founders to Downing Street who will inspire and support the next generation of British entrepreneurs through a day of events across the UK.
Award for women in business officially launched at House of Lords
Nominations are now open for the prestigious title of Business Woman of the Year at the Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards 2016. The annual event was officially launched with a reception at the House of Lords.