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UK’s business population reaches record high
The UK’s business population has reached its “highest ever level”, up by 4 per cent from £2 million last year…
Citibase launch new centres for Scottish businesses
Office space provider Citibase has announced plans to expand in Scotland, with two new centres being launched in Aberdeen and…
New e-learning initiative for aspiring franchisees
Lloyds Bank and the British Franchise Association (bfa) have launched a new online learning initiative for aspiring franchisees. The Prospect…
New finance programme launched for small charities
Charity Finance Group (CFG) has launched a programme to help small charities manage their finances and provide support for community…
Second consecutive year for small business growth
Small businesses in the UK have seen a second consecutive year of growth, according to the annual Hiscox DNA of…
Small business lending reaches record high, figures show
Lending to small businesses has reached a record high over the past year, according to new figures from the National…
New measures tackle late payments to small businesses
New measures are being introduced to tackle late payments that affect small businesses. The measures were supported in a letter…
Migrant-led businesses boosting UK economy, says report
Businesses led by migrants are helping to boost the UK economy, according to a report by the Institute of Directors…
£500 million fund to help Scottish businesses
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has revealed plans for a £500 million fund to help Scotland’s businesses over the…
Leeds named Britain’s best city for work-life balance
In the Sustainable Cities report by Arcadis, Leeds was named Britain’s best city for work-life balance. The report compared different…
Number of full-time jobs increased in August
The number of full-time jobs increased in August following a slump in June and July, according to a report by…
Leading businesses call on employers to recruit older workers
Business in the Community’s Age at Work Leadership Team is urging employers to recruit older workers. The Leadership Team, which…