Wages and productivity on the rise, new data reveals

New figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) this week have revealed that UK productivity has increased sharply in the last two quarters, while wage growth experienced a sudden surge in the three months to December.Continue reading

Two in five SMEs expecting growth in next few months

A new report suggests that almost two fifths (39 per cent) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are anticipating strong growth over the next few months.Continue reading

Government targets unpaid internships in employment reforms

The Government will crackdown on unpaid internships as part of its radical overhaul of modern working practices.Continue reading

Government supports small businesses through Carillion collapse

The Government has backed a £100 million support package for small businesses affected by the Carillion collapse.Continue reading

Strong quarter for SME manufacturers

The latest figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reveal that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the manufacturing sector enjoyed strong growth in the three months to January.Continue reading

‘New employers’ must have a pension plan in place by 1 February 2018

Employers who first set up their business between 1 July 2017 and 30 September 2017 are being reminded that they must have automatically enrolled their employees into a workplace pension scheme before 1 February 2018.Continue reading

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Business rates relief fund offers “false hope” to SMEs, says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has criticised the Government’s £300 million business rates relief fund, amid concerns that hundreds of businesses are still waiting to benefit from the scheme.Continue reading

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