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…
Law firm launches online tool for fintech start-ups
Hogan Lovells has launched an online tool to help fintech start-ups gain a better understanding of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…
Research identifies key areas for salary growth
UK salaries have increased by 3 per cent in July compared to last year, according to data from job site…
IPG teams up with business platform to launch skills hub
The Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) and business learning platform Thought Industries will be providing free training and professional development opportunities…
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…
KPMG to speed up recruitment process for graduates
Accountancy firm KPMG is moving on from its multistage interview process after research showed that graduates are frustrated by lengthy…
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…
Businesses have higher survival rates in remote areas, survey shows
Businesses that are set up outside London have a higher chance of survival than those in the city, according to…
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.…
Startup company to launch first banking service for freelancers
Monizo, a startup set up by former PwC staff Samuel O’Connor and Adam Goodall, will allow entrepreneurs to set up…
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…