Brexit will have twice the impact on the northern economy compared to the south, says thinktank
Brexit will have double the impact on the north of England compared to the south, according to new research.Continue reading
2.1 million small businesses ‘yet to start a plan’ for the GDPR
More than two million UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not yet begun preparing for the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), new research has revealed.Continue reading
Hammond urged to support manufacturing in Autumn Budget
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, to address the UK’s “productivity problem” by using this week’s Autumn Budget announcements to extend greater support to British manufacturers.Continue reading
Think tank calls for R&D tax credit reform
A key think tank has criticised the effectiveness of the research and development (R&D) tax credit scheme, after it claimed that 80 per cent of such studies are “deadweight”.Continue reading
SME retailers urged to take advantage of Black Friday
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the retail sector are being urged to take advantage of Black Friday.Continue reading
Chancellor under mounting pressure to address SDLT
Chancellor Philip Hammond is facing ever-increasing pressure to address Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in next week’s Autumn Budget, amid concerns that activity in Britain’s property market is slowing.Continue reading
How can SMEs boost productivity?
The best way for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to boost workplace productivity is to offer more flexible working opportunities to employees, a new study suggests.Continue reading
Study sheds light on SME growth trends
A new study has revealed the UK’s top business sectors in terms of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth.Continue reading
“Taxing robots would not protect jobs”, claims CPS
Opposition-led calls for a “tax on robots” have been shut down by a new report, which highlights the potential for growth and productivity by adding even more robots to the workforce.Continue reading
SMEs still confused about the GDPR
A new study suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still confused about the upcoming General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).Continue reading
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