The government has today announced details of a new Business Basics Fund, targeting 100bn in untapped economic potential. more»

Squeezed household spending and Brexit nerves have put the brakes on growth among private sector businesses this year, industry data has suggested. more»

Carolyn Fairbairn urged government to secure a 'status quo, jobs-first transition deal? in the next 70 days to prevent businesses from falling off a cliff edge. more»

Some of the brightest sparks of UK enterprise were recognised for their achievements at the 19th Amazon Growing Business Awards 2017, a celebration of the nation's most promising companies. more»

UK retail sales have fallen sharply in the year to October, disappointing expectations for solid growth in the sector, according to data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). more»

Only one in five businesses is happy with the current pace of delivery of vital UK infrastructure projects, new research from the CBI has shown. more»

Around 20 per cent of UK employees are likely to start a business alongside their regular day job in the next two years, according to research from GoDaddy. more»

The UK's small manufacturers have enjoyed the highest demand for domestic orders in two years, according to an industry survey, but rising costs could soon undermine growth. more»

After the dramatic result of the EU referendum, one way that UK manufacturers have benefitted is by exploiting the decreased value of the pound to become more competitive in the international marketplace. more»

From April 2018, larger UK contractors will be able to digitally transfer funds they don't spend down the supply chain, providing smaller sub-contractors with the means to train more apprentices. more»