UK mining sector improves post-Brexit
Despite the dire warnings of economic downturn that followed Brexit, the UK mining industry appears to be growing, according to…
Ireland announces young entrepreneur search
The Irish Government has announced a new search to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) and is inviting applicants to…
ICAS and RBS collaborate to help small businesses
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is collaborating with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) to help small…
Darwen apprentices manufacture space rocket parts
A leading business in Darwen, Lancashire, has benefitted tremendously by offering apprenticeships. The young adults who joined the company as…
Big companies in UK make gender diversity a priority
Gender diversity is fast becoming a business priority in the UK, with large businesses taking measures to recruit and nurture…
UK tech startup looks to revolutionise mobile device charging
A UK tech startup is hoping to offer laptop and smartphone users a simple way to recharge their mobile devices…
Successful entrepreneur encourages others to take apprenticeships
A former Halfords apprentice from Cardiff Bay in Wales is lending support to the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme, which encourages…
Barclays helping to provide exporting opportunities for UK SMEs
Barclays is helping SMEs in the UK to grow by providing them with exporting opportunities. According to research from the…
Closing gender pay gap will improve UK economy, says Government
A Government spokesperson has said that closing the gender pay gap is “essential” for improving the UK economy. Industry leaders…
John Lewis partners with TrueStart to launch new initiative for retail start-ups
The John Lewis Partnership has teamed up with retail accelerator TrueStart to form a new initiative that will focus on…
Business attitudes to new technology revealed in research
Research from AXA has shown that small businesses are doubtful about next generation technology affecting their business in the future.…
Shortage of cyber security skills is damaging companies, report shows
A report from CSIS and Intel Security, entitled “Hacking the Skills Shortage”, found that there is a lack of cybersecurity…