In a new independent report into self-employment, Cambridge Satchel Company founder Julie Deane has advised prime minister David Cameron to end the discrepancy between the support that employees and the self-employed are entitled to. more»
Home secretary Theresa May has announced a new joint taskforce which will pool the resources of law enforcement bodies and financial institutions to reduce the impact of fraud on the UK economy. more»
In an attempt to counter the might of online retailers, the government has announced changes to the Enterprise Bill that will hand power back to Britain's high streets by giving local councils the right to extend Sunday opening hours. more»
As the owner of a young, exciting company it can be frustrating when getting support and advice involves working your way through a plethora of difficult and unfamiliar terms and tick boxes. more»
Small UK businesses exporting to Europe saw revenues from the Continent increase by six per cent in 2015, according to new figures from the Barclays? Business Abroad Index. more»
Alvan Whittaker, co-founder Pollpic, uses his experience of starting up a business with a friend to provide advice on how to make sure it is a harmonious and productive experience. more»
Local councils should be granted greater freedoms to become public entrepreneurs, borrowing and spending taxpayer money on investments in key public services to roll back the tide of privatisation, according to Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn. more»
Over-dependence on European markets combined with uncertainty surrounding the possibility of a UK Brexit? is holding back small firms, stalling exports and preventing business growth, new data has revealed. more»
The second part of his two-part feature for Business Advice sees NatWest's Marcelino Castrillo, reveal the final five ways small firms can ensure ecommerce excellence. more»
The latest marketing trends are important because they showcase the best new tricks that you can employ through online tools. In the second part of this guide to the changing marketing landscape we will outline what you need to look out for in 2016. more»
