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Red telephone boxes to be transformed into mini-offices
Britain’s red telephone boxes are to be transformed into mini-offices for workers to use whilst on the go. Bar Works…
Business group to invest £2m in Birkenhead town centre
Plans to invest over £2 million in Birkenhead’s town centre have been announced. Wirral’s Business Improvement District, which has been…
Workspace provider Regus opens new office in London
Global workspace provider Regus has opened a new office in London to provide flexible space for businesses. The building, which…
Freelancers contribute over £100bn to UK economy, research shows
Freelancers contributed over £100 billion to the UK economy in 2015, according to research published by the Association of Independent…
Number of UK exporters at record high, reveals UKTI
The number of UK exporters has hit a record high as a result of the Government providing more opportunities, according…
Ghanaian business event to be held in London
A business event that aims to increase trade between the UK and Ghana is coming to South East London next…
Small business growth restricted by lack of leadership, says FSB report
The potential growth of small businesses is being hampered by a lack of leadership and management skills, according to a…
Freelancers to receive £40 extra from UK state pension
Freelancers can now receive up to £40 extra per week after changes to the UK state pension system were introduced…
Small Business Forum launched in Bristol
A new group has been launched in Bristol to enable local business people to share tips and advice. The Bristol…
North West businesses urged to attend exporting events
Businesses in the North West are being urged to attend events during Exporting is GREAT week, a programme that is…
Manchester received over £136m in European funding, says research
Manchester has received over £136 million in European funding, which has supported investment in businesses and helped to create job…
Family businesses becoming more successful, shows IFB research
Family-run businesses in the UK are looking to expand after a successful year in the sector, according to research from…