UK pilots ‘Costar’ SME cybersecurity scheme
Britain is among the first countries to launch a scheme to boost SME cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is one of the biggest…
Video: Great Minds Series - LSBF interviews McDonald's UK CEO Jill McDonald
In this interview, LSBF speaks with Jill McDonald, McDonald's UK CEO, who discusses some of the main challenges and achievements…
Ecommerce will dominate African retail market, says report
The African retail market will be dominated by e-commerce over the next few years, says report. A recent report notes…
UK small business profits reach seven-year high
Small businesses in Britain are achieving turnover and profits last seen before the financial crisis in 2008. As UK living…
Britons back sustainability and green energy, reveals survey
Nature and the environment is especially important to the British public, according to a new survey. Nearly a third of…
Graduates look for more than salary, EY research says
Money is no longer all that attracts graduates to a company, according to EY. Salary is no longer the main…
India's ambitious solar energy goals within reach, says minister
India’s goal to produce 100 GW of solar power is easily within reach after investors pledged enough money to fund…
Robust UK manufacturing data highlights strong start to 2015
UK’s Markit/CIPS manufacturing PMI data jumped to seven-month high in February. Manufacturing activity in the UK continues to post robust…
Xero aims to eliminate payroll difficulties for small businesses
Xero announces cloud accounting and payroll solution that simplifies the payroll process for small businesses. Online accounting software company Xero…
Renewable energy investment rises in the UK
Investment in renewable energy is rising, putting the UK on track to meet its clean energy commitments. Clean energy in…
Everywoman set to celebrate successful women in business
An organisation dedicated to advancing women in business is preparing to hold its annual technology awards ceremony in London later…
UK government SME spending exceeds £11bn, says report
Direct and indirect spending by the UK government topped £11 billion during 2013/14, according to a report. The UK government’s…