November News Round-Up
Welcome to this month’s news round-up of all the major stories that have kept us talking in November. Non-financial businesses…
Black Friday shopping spree exceeds expectations
Analysts predict sales will beat Cyber Monday’s as Black Friday surpasses media hype. According to IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail…
UK employers encouraged to offer flexible hours to boost business
Employers must offer flexible working hours to attract the best workers. Recent data from YouGov has highlighted that around four…
Recruitment in professional sector rises, says report
Hiring intentions remain high in professional services, reports CBI. According to the latest data from the Confederation for British Industry…
After Black Friday, Cyber Monday kicks off December online retail spree
Online retailers to make an impressive start to the festive shopping period. Closely following the chaos of Black Friday comes…
Britain now has more jobs than jobseekers, says report
Salary growth outstrips inflation, but the number of vacancies has outpaced jobseekers for the first time since the recession. Evidence…
Ernst & Young launches accelerator for high-potential entrepreneurs
Business services giant Ernst & Young (EY) has announced the launch of a new programme that will offer support to…
London is at forefront of UK recovery
New figures from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) show London is leading the UK’s continued economic improvement. As a…
Demand soars for professional skills, says report
Professional talent is in hot demand as businesses grow in confidence, APSCo finds. The latest data from the Association of…
UK ranked best nation in Europe for entrepreneurship
The UK has come first in Europe in a list of the most entrepreneurial nations in the world. The latest…
ACCA calls for lenders to boost access to finance for SMEs
SMEs need better support from lenders, ACCA has found – or the finance landscape could shift considerably. Small and medium-sized…
Video: Great Minds Series – LSBF interviews Kevin Mathers, Google’s UK Sales Director
Managing teams is about helping those teams achieve their goals, believes Kevin Mathers, Google’s UK Sales Director. In a recent…