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…
Amazon to create 1000 permanent jobs across UK
Amazon plans to create 1000 permanent jobs across the UK in addition to 2500 jobs announced earlier this year, which…
More emphasis needed on careers education, committee says
According to the Education Committee, young people need to be equipped with the right skills to prepare them for work.…
Tech business to help bridge the digital skills gap
A tech business is helping to bridge the digital skills gap by taking part in Tech Week, a national programme…