Ahead of the Prime Minister’s long-awaited policy speech on Europe later this month, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today called for a pragmatic re-negotiation of Britain’s relationship with the rest of the EU, reflecting the interests of businesses across the economy.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
CDFIs join expanded Start-Up Loans scheme to create the next generation of entrepreneurs
A consortium of community finance providers has received up to £1.3million to give the next generation of entrepreneurs finance and support to start their own business, , through the Start-Up Loans programme. The consortium is led by the Community development Finance Association (CDFA) with a group of its members delivering business support, mentoring and loans to young entrepreneurs across England.
HMRC warns businesses on late VAT returns
As many as 50,000 businesses that have failed to submit VAT returns will be targeted by HMRC this month with warnings that their tax affairs will be closely scrutinised.
10 weird and wonderful facts about 150-year-old London Underground
Top tube facts to impress your fellow commuters as London Underground celebrates its 150th birthday
LinkedIn Advertising Bug Costs UK Businesses Thousands
LinkedIn, the largest professional network on the Internet has today acknowledged a major flaw in the way it’s advertising platform bills UK customers.
Employers get Apprenticeship boost
Small and medium sized employers looking to offer Apprenticeships in England have been given a boost as the National Apprenticeship Service announces moves to help even more employers recruit an apprentice.
James Dyson calls for British inventors to be supported as much as trendy ‘tech-preneurs’
Sir James Dyson has hit out at the emphasis currently being placed on ‘web fads and video gaming’ over manufacturing technology to be sold on the global market
BBC invites applications for Dragons’ Den
Entrepreneurs from across the country with ambitions of bagging one of the UKs highest profile investors are being invited to apply to appear on the eleventh series of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den.
Women are nudging towards equality in British boardrooms
Since the Davies report set its target to have a 25% female element, there has been some slow, but measurable, progress
Lack of trust in banks is hampering SME growth
Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy and External Affairs at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has spoken up about the credit conditions survey, published recently by the Bank of England
Start-up loans scheme expanded to help under 30’s become entrepreneurs
The government has announced that it is expanding its start-up loans scheme, which offers young entrepreneurs loans of about £2,500 to help them start businesses.
Only half of British businesses have heard of the Bribery Act
The FIDS team at Ernst & Young has today released new research revealing that only half of British firms have heard of the UK Bribery Act, despite the fact that the legislation was enacted more than a year ago.
Thousands spend Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve with their Tax Return
While millions of people saw in 2013 with fireworks and champagne, others chose to usher in the New Year by completing their tax return.
Calls for UK to adopt “Small Business Saturday”
Britain should adopt a US initiative to encourage shoppers to use small, local shops, shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has suggested.
Consumers given more copyright freedom
Changes to create greater freedom to use copyright works such as computer games, paintings, photographs, films, books, and music, while protecting the interests of authors and right owners, were announced today by Business Secretary Vince Cable. These form part of the Government’s response to creating a modern, robust and flexible copyright framework.