Business organisations call for action from Sajid Javid
British businesses have already outlined what they hope new Business Secretary Sajid Javid will prioritise. The UK welcomes the appointment…
HSBC aims to ramp up SME lending
The UK’s largest bank has set aside £8 billion in order to offer SMEs a helping hand. Lending to small…
China rate cut indicates economic slowdown
China’s third interest rate reduction in six months hints at further slowing economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has…
The pros of an MBA – Prof Maurits responds to Observer article
Ryan Holmes makes a couple of fair comments when he questions the value of the MBA. It is true that…
UK election result sends FTSE, pound soaring
Britain’s General Election boosted financial markets after a Conservative majority win became clear. The UK’s General Election race ended with…
Mobile-friendly sites become crucial after Google ‘mobilegeddon’
On 21 April, Google implemented a major overhaul of its search algorithm, making it more compatible with mobile platforms in…
Broadband growth drives BT Group profits
Telecoms group BT reports rise in annual profits is driven by broadband and football. The telecoms giant, BT Group, announced…
Sainsbury’s records first loss in a decade
As Tesco continues to deal with its mega loss, Sainsbury’s posts its first annual loss for ten years. Sainsbury’s, the…
Exploring the business of sports
In the aftermath of the record-revenue-breaking Mayweather vs Pacquiao boxing match, we explore what makes sport the money-making industry it…
UK Elections: getting the balance right on business and social needs
What can we say about the future relationship of business and society in the age of knowledge economy? What is…
September 2015 ACCA: to sit or not to sit?
Later this year, ACCA will move to 4 sittings per year, with the first new sitting in September (not in…
UK accountancy firm growth at highest levels since 2008
Statistics show that the number of new accountancy businesses is increasing at its fastest rate since the recession. The accountancy…