As recent studies have shown, allowing for working patterns that fall outside the traditional 9 to 5 can be highly beneficial for employees, helping them manage non-work commitments and feel more motivated within their jobs. more»

Businesses in over 100 local UK communities that don’t have an ATM would be hit hardest by proposals that could lead to mass closures of free-to-use cash machines across Britain. more»

Rates of remote working have been on the rise in recent years, mainly due to the many practical advantages it can offer to both employees and employers. more»

With an increasing number of workers deciding to go freelance or start their own firm, there is greater need than ever to create an area in the home in which to work from. more»

More businesses than ever in 2018 are predicted to be switching and investing in communications systems that support flexible working environments. more»

Christmas means that the number of working days in December is curtailed at a time when planning for the new business year makes life busier than ever. more»

Some 27 per cent of the workforce said poor internet provision was the biggest barrier against working remotely, despite the fact that remote working may boost individual productivity. more»

The £400m fund is the government’s latest promise to home and business owners across the UK to combat slow download speeds and increase levels of connectivity, making it easier to work remotely. more»

Maintaining positive physical and mental wellbeing could be the key to success in 2017, as new research shows the importance of a healthy work-life balance to small UK business owners. more»

Roughly one-in-three UK startups survive longer than five years in London, compared with 45 per cent in South West England, 44 per cent in the East of England and 42 per cent in Scotland. more»