New enterprise zone could boost economy by £589 million
A new enterprise zone that will be based in the West Midlands could help to boost the local economy by…
Small businesses to benefit from new banking scheme
Over 40 banks and building societies in the UK have signed a deal with the Post Office to provide personal…
Microsoft to offer free digital training in UK
Microsoft has become the latest tech company to announce free digital literacy skills training to everyone in the UK. The…
Brexit could drive demand for financial education, research shows
Over 60 per cent of employers in the UK believe that the impact that Brexit has on the UK’s economy…
SMEs to increase headcount in 2017, says research
SME owners are planning to increase their headcount in 2017, new research from Opus Energy has found. The research found…
Financial advisors to launch private banking service for SMEs
Financial advisors from international financial consultancy company deVere Group are to launch a private banking service for UK SMEs and…
New $1 billion fund for investment in UK start-ups
German internet company Rocket Internet has closed a $1 billion fund to invest in early and growth-stage start-ups in the…
BBC searching for entrepreneurs with “great business ideas”
The BBC is searching for entrepreneurs with “great business ideas” to take part in the latest series of Dragons’ Den.…
Accountants want flexibility when considering a new job, survey shows
Research from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Global Accounting Network has found that over half of qualified…
Working Brits want to start their own business in 2017
Research from accounting software company FreeAgent has found that one in ten Brits would like to start their own business…
Law firm launches technology incubator programme for legal startups
A law firm has launched a technology incubator programme for innovative early-stage businesses and growth technology startups that are able…
Fintech Innovation Lab London launches largest programme class
Fintech Innovation Lab London is to launch its largest ever class since the lab was first launched in 2012, with…