UK businesses are facing a period of uncertainty, with the upcoming Scottish independence referendum and a proposed hike in interest rates compounding issues such as increasing commercial property prices and skills shortages in the country’s workforce. In... Read More
As the recovery began to take hold in the UK, many analysts were concerned that growth would be focused in key locations, leaving smaller towns of the country trailing in their wake. Public and private sectors have teamed up to deliver significant... Read More
During the recession, businesses in the regions found conditions more challenging than those in London and the South East. However, as economic recovery continues to build momentum, these same businesses are enjoying the fastest pace of growth in the UK... Read More
2013 was an extremely positive year for small business growth in the UK, with a record number of entrepreneurs launching companies and experiencing success. However, while SMEs were able to reap the benefits of a more receptive economic environment, many... Read More
The number of high-growth companies and enterprises in the North West has increased over the past 12 months. The results of a survey, conducted by Barclays and BGF Entrepreneurs Index, reveal a 0.5 per cent rise in the number of enterprises in the past... Read More
The National Audit Office has slammed the decision to scrap regional development agencies (RDAs), claiming the patchwork of replacements have not yet “demonstrated” they are boosting business and creating jobs. Kris Hopkins MP (centre) visits a brick... Read More
Building a better business may lie more in your broadband connection than your business acumen, a new study has suggested. There is a proven link, researchers from Plymouth University have found, between super-fast broadband connections and the speed... Read More
While many areas of the leisure industry, pubs in particular, continue to struggle with falling sales and rising business rates, cafes and coffee shops are presently riding the tide of a high consumer demand. Chains such as Costa and Starbucks are now firm... Read More
