Over 1 million Brits want to start a business, shows survey
Over a million people in Britain wish to start up their own businesses in the next 12 months, according to…
Cyberattacks cost companies £34bn in past year, study shows
Cyberattacks cost UK companies £34.1 billion in the past year, according to a study commissioned by internet services provider Beaming.…
Digital startup lab opens second programme for entrepreneurs
A new digital startup lab has announced that applications are now open for its second accelerator programme. Activate Capital, which…
Record number of companies being set up, according to research
A record number of companies are being set up every hour, says StartUp Britain's research. Their research showed that 342,927…
Small businesses taking risks when hiring staff, research shows
Small businesses in the UK are taking risks when hiring and managing staff, according to research from job marketplace Jobandtalent.…
Digital skills to be made a core subject in colleges
Digital skills will be made a core subject under a new government plan. The Department of Education and the Department…
Finance provider teams up with accountancy experts to help SMEs
A leading UK finance provider has collaborated with accountancy experts to help small businesses control cash flow. DueCourse will be…
Over 70 banks sign charter to help improve gender balance in finance
Over 70 banks and city companies have signed up to a charter to help improve gender balance in companies within…
Apprenticeship programme helps create over 2000 apprenticeships
An apprenticeship programme has provided support for 2941 businesses, helping them to create 2367 apprenticeships. The Leeds City Region Enterprise…
ICAEW launches digital financial guide for start-ups and SMEs
The ICAEW has launched the British Finance Guide, which offers free advice on lending and investment for small businesses. It…
ACCA to help provide cloud services to UK accountants
The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) has partnered with a cloud hosting company to provide cloud services to accountants…
Rural areas have higher self-employment rates, says Rural Economy Committee
Rural areas have higher self-employment rates than urban areas, according to Chair of the Rural Economy Committee, Julie Kapsalis. A…