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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 282 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 122 min read
Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 213 min read
Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 75 min read
Labour Shortages Holding Back Growth
In its annual Employment Trends Survey with Pertemps Network Group, the CBI reports that labour shortages are having a material impact on...
Oct 17, 20235 min read
Industry Leading Sustainability Approach For Brewers
Brewers has announced the launch of their industry leading sustainability framework to support its journey to be a net zero business by...
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Personality Of Founders Could Predict Start-Up Success
New research from the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of...
Oct 17, 20233 min read
SME Business Activity Slides Into Contraction
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signalled a decline in business activity and new work during September, according to the...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Sickness Absences: How The UK Can Do Better
News of UK sickness absences reaching their highest level since 2004 will make uneasy reading for employers, with 2.6% of total working...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Small Firms Relieved To See Modest GDP Uptick
Responding to Office for National Statistics figures showing that GDP rose by 0.2% in August 2023 compared with the previous month, Tina...
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Increasing Cyber Attacks On Businesses
As organisations worldwide grapple with the ongoing challenges of securing remote workforces and combatting evolving cyber threats, HLB...
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Large Businesses Invest To Attract ‘Active Leisure’ Tourism
Large businesses in the UK are feeling buoyant about the economy, with more than three-quarters (76 per cent) optimistic about their own...
Oct 3, 20233 min read
The Potential Impact Of AI On Human Jobs
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the world of technology, revolutionizing various industries and...
Sep 30, 20233 min read
‘Post Hiring Blues’ Hitting UK Businesses
Nearly half of UK managers (46%) say that they regret being too hasty when hiring, with three-fifths wishing they had asked different...
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Warning Not To Fall Foul Of R&D Claims With HMRC
UK accountancy firm Azets is seeing a rise in R&D claims but warns against companies trying to use the government-backed tax relief...
Sep 28, 20233 min read
The Evolution and Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, revolutionizing various aspects of...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Nurturing Skills For A Bright Future: Apprenticeships
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting employment landscapes, the age-old concept of apprenticeships is...
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Office Design Contributing To Finance Sector Return To Work
Financial services firms that are encouraging their staff to return to the office should prioritise office design if they want their...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Businesses Need To Prepare For Growth In 'Gig' Work
Recent reports have revealed that the global gig economy is bigger than previously estimated, especially when it comes to online gig...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Talent Crisis Across UK Continues
Both the number of new jobs and applications have fallen dramatically in the UK over the past 12 months, that’s according to the latest...
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Eco-Efficiency At Work: 6 Tips For A Greener Future
Sustainability in the workplace has become a hot topic these days, and for good reason. With environmental concerns taking center stage...
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Older Workers Key To Rebuilding The Economy
Supporting older people back into work or entrepreneurship must be a key focus if the UK economy is going to reach its full potential....
Sep 24, 20235 min read
Act Now On Business Sales To Beat Potential Post Election Tax Rises
Business owners who are considering realising their assets before the next general election in anticipation of potential Capital Gains...
Sep 24, 20234 min read
Heat Recovery Business Shortlisted In Industry Awards
The team at an East Yorkshire heat recovery from refrigeration business is celebrating after reaching the final of a national heating...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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