As news reforms inject fresh competition into Britain's financial sector, Jamie Matthews, CEO of integrated agency INITIALS, explains what open banking means for business owners and considers how it could change consumer behaviour. more»
New research has found that a 0.25 per cent hike in interest rates to 0.75 per cent would cost small UK business owners another £355m in interest payments in the first year alone. more»
Independent innovation charity Nesta has announced details of a £2.5m prize fund for the second stage of its “Open Up Challenge”. more»
With around 79 per cent of people reporting having experienced unwanted sexual attention in the workplace, a new study has analysed the data to find the top ten most offending industries. more»
Writing for Business Advice, Maria Savage, owner and director of food chain Bombay Burrito, explains how opting for a short-term cash flow solution helped her manage seasonal demand. more»
The British Business Bank has announced the latest wave of its £250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund, with £100m of equity finance available to small businesses across the West, East and South-East Midlands. more»
Despite adoption of alternative finance methods, funding remains a barrier to businesses, and a majority would rather put off growth than borrow money. more»
The government has launched the scheme to help Britain's agriculture sector become more competitive and prepare for growing interest in UK produce once the country leaves the EU. more»
The changes, part of the open banking package of reforms led by the Competition and Markets Authority, have been designed to make banking more competitive and create better access to finance for small business owners. more»
Britain's banking sector has laid out emergency support measures for Carillion sub-contractors in the wake of the construction giant's insolvency. more»
