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Government launches Small Business Commissioner to help small firms in Wales resolve payment disputes
Wales’ small businesses now empowered to take action on unfair payment practices.
Tesco/Booker merger cleared after in-depth review
The CMA has concluded that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns.
High speed broadband to become a legal right
Universal Service Obligation will deliver high speed broadband across the UK
The Government has confirmed that universal high speed broadband will be delivered by a regulatory Universal Service Obligation (USO), giving everyone in the UK access to speeds of at least 10 Mbps by 2020.
Government launches plan to increase participation in democracy
Five-year plan published setting out how the government will build a democracy that works for everyone
The government has launched the first ever Democratic Engagement Plantoday (19 December 2017) to tackle democratic exclusion and outline how it will increase participation among under registered groups.
Productivity ahead of Christmas: Today’s the day we check out
Productivity plummets ahead of Christmas: Today’s the day we officially check out, according to new research.
Today (Monday 18 December) is the day 57 per cent of employees admit to officially downing tools as the festive period gets well and truly underway, according to new research by HR analytics company Peakon.
One in four professionals dread the work Christmas party
The work Christmas party is upon us, yet over one in four (27.3 per cent) professionals admit to dreading the office party.
The festive season is upon us, and that can only mean one thing – the work Christmas party! Yet a new study from CV-Library reveals that more than one in four (27.3 per cent) professionals admit to dreading the office party. This figure increased to almost a third (31.4 per cent) amongst those aged 45-54.
Economic talks herald Golden Era in UK-China relations
The wide-ranging dialogue further strengthened the Golden Era in UK-China relations, boosting cooperation across the two countries’ strategic partnership.
New phase in Golden Era for UK-China relations
More than a billion pounds of trade and investment will be agreed at the 9th UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue.
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond will hold talks with Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai, where both countries will reaffirm their commitment to developing a global partnership, establishing the next steps for a deeper trade and investment relationship as the UK builds an economy fit for the future.
Opportunities worth £3.8 billion identified for UK steel producers
New research shows future capability and capacity of the UK steel sector.
Leeds retailer fined after failing to meet marketing standards
A Leeds based independent retailer has been ordered to pay over £5,000 for selling rotten fruit in his store.
Appearing at Leeds Magistrates Court on 4 December, Salam Mohammad, owner of Gihan Store, on Harehills Lane, Leeds, was found guilty of displaying and offering for sale regulated fresh fruit and vegetables below the minimum standards permitted.
Sustainable fishing nets quota increases for UK fishermen
Today the UK government achieved agreements supporting UK fishermen and sustainable fishing at the annual EU talks on fishing quotas.
Strong year of investment by social housing sector - HCA publishes Global accounts
The 2017 Global accounts of private registered providers has been published alongside unit cost data
The 2017 Global accounts of private registered providers, published today by the Regulator of Social Housing, shows that the sector delivered another strong year of investment in new and existing social housing properties.
Business innovations to tackle brain injury and back pain
60 projects with the potential to improve people’s lives and grow UK economy share £15 million funding.
Faster treatment of brain injuries and relief for people with back problems are some of the game-changing innovations being backed in Innovate UK’s latest open funding competition.
Half of brand websites are still not GDPR compliant
42 per cent of brand websites are still not GDPR compliant leading up to the regulation deadline of May 2018, according to new research from Ensighten.
Two thirds of UK marketers see the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as a strategic opportunity, yet 42 per cent of brand websites are still not compliant.
Three-quarters of Brits say age discrimination is common in their workplace
A staggering 70.8 per cent of UK workers reveal discrimination around age is common in their workplace.
A staggering 70.8 per cent of UK workers reveal discrimination around age is common in their workplace, rising to 85.3 per cent amongst those aged 55-64. That’s according to the latest piece of research from CV-Library.
David Currie on why competition matters to the whole of the UK
Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at the Whitehall and Industry Group.
Why does competition (still) matter?
It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to talk to you this morning as the outgoing Chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority (or CMA). The Whitehall and Industry Group provides an important forum where business and government can interact and debate key issues facing the country.
Government awards councils new funding to transform local communities
90% of councils are now part of a programme creating new jobs and releasing land for new homes.
The government has announced today [11 December 2017] that 90% of councils are now part of a programme that will create 44,000 new jobs and release land for 25,000 new homes.
Britain open for business as UK and China further relax limits on flights
Regions set for economic boost as new deal increases the number of passenger services allowed per week.
Britain’s regions are set for an economic boost after a landmark agreement for a 50% boost in the number of flights allowed between the UK and China.
GDPR fines a major threat to small business survival
GDPR fines a major threat to small business survival amid confusion over cyber security training requirements.
The Zurich SME Risk Index has suggested that many of the UK’s small-and-medium sized enterprises may be non-compliant on the GDPR implementation deadline, largely due to a widespread lack of awareness around the Data Protection Officer (DPO) employment requirements.
Nortrader report and flyer published
Explosions of gas released from cargo with 1 person injured on general cargo ship Nortrader in Plymouth Sound, UK.
MAIB’s report on 2 explosions of gas released from a cargo of unprocessed incinerator bottom ash on Nortrader while at anchorage in Plymouth Sound on 13 January 2017 is now published.
DFID Ghana Country Director's speech at Business Cost of Violence Against Women & Girls in Ghana forum
Department for International Development Ghana Country Director delivered a speech at a forum on the Economic Impact of Violence Against Women and Girls in Ghana.
Honourable Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Distinguished representatives of Government British High Commissioner for Ghana, Members of the Diplomatic Corps Development Partners, academia, representatives of the private sector Traditional leaders, Members of the press. Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Afternoon.
Chris Cummings, Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Association said:
We are delighted to welcome the government’s new, ambitious Investment Management Strategy. This strategy will give asset management firms, who collectively manage the pensions of millions of British households and hold the UK’s biggest listed companies to account, a roadmap to success through Brexit and beyond.
The strategy for the future of the UK's asset management industry unveiled
The Investment Management Strategy II sets out the government’s long-term approach to enhancing the UK’s position as a centre for asset management.
SMEs encouraged to form new health and social care marketplace
The Government is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises to supply to the public sector via a new marketplace for health and social care providers.
The Government is encouraging technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to supply to the public sector via a new marketplace for health and social care providers.
