Virgin America valued at $1.35 billion post-Nasdaq flotation
Virgin America’s debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York went spectacularly well with share prices increasing by more…
Non-financial businesses worth £1 trillion to UK economy
Non-financial businesses’ contribution to the economy hit £1 trillion last year, with the service sector contributing 54.7 per cent of…
Recruitment still needs the human touch
A government survey has found that employers are still intent on adding the human touch to recruiting new talent. Technology…
UK wage growth has surpassed inflation, reveal ONS figures
Pay inflation has picked up last month and surpassed inflation, according to official data. Concerns about the UK’s slow wage…
SMEs don’t fear interest rate rises, claims ICAEW survey
Small businesses are not fazed by the idea of an interest rate increase, new figures have shown – but what…
Hong Kong targets becoming Asia’s biggest tech hub
Hong Kong is making moves to become Asia’s biggest technology centre. It’s well known that London is one of the…
LSBF to host Islamic Finance Symposium in London
Ever keen to be at the forefront of global trends in the sector, the London School of Business and Finance…
UK professionals enjoy up to 2 digit salary growth, says study
Professionals are seeing salaries increase and candidates are more confident in their job prospects, Hays has found. It’s well known…
UK SMEs need more support to export, shows survey
Better support could help more business to export, after it has emerged that many are still reluctant to work overseas.…
Social media remains a powerful tool for SMEs, says report
Using social media effectively can be a boon for SMEs if they have the skills to do it. Small businesses…
London tech sector growth boosts construction boom
Construction in London is on the rise in response to the capital’s tech sector growth. London’s booming technology scene has…
UK business confidence remains high
Accountancy network BDO International’s latest research points to continued confidence among UK companies. Economic recovery is underway and news is…