Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the economy grew by 0.7% between January and March. This is higher than their initial estimate of 0.6%, and means that the country’s emergence from recession was stronger than expected.

Managing employee holidays can be a bit of a balancing act at the best of times, but with some thoughtful planning, you can keep your business running smoothly while ensuring your team gets the break they deserve. Here are some tips to help you out:

Running a business comes with a myriad of responsibilities, and ensuring the safety of your employees should be at the top of your list. Here’s why having a health and safety policy is crucial, backed by UK legal requirements:

Starting 15 July 2024, all Special Import Certificate (SIC) applications must be submitted through a newly launched digital service. This change follows the introduction of the new special imports digital service in January 2024, designed to enhance ease of use, security, reliability, and accessibility.

A funding competition is open to all UK businesses to apply for up to £150,000 for a project to develop and manage the agri-tech and food technology innovation cluster in Mid and North Wales. The competition is open to both single applicants or collaborations.

Glasgow, one of the premier shopping destinations in Scotland, is facing significant challenges that threaten its vibrancy and economic vitality. These same challenges are affecting businesses across not only Scotland but the UK generally. A recent report by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce highlights a decline of over 400,000 visitors to Glasgow city centre compared to the previous year, coupled with a substantial drop in retail sales.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides an ‘Exercise in a Box’ online tool that can help businesses check how resilient they are to cyber attacks as well as practise their response in a safe environment. The tool will give you some exercises that can be carried out in your own time as many times as you want.

In the wake of the Bank of England’s decision to maintain the base rate at 5.25%, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern about the impact on small business growth and investment. FSB National Chair Martin McTague commented on the decision, stating, “Yet again, the MPC has opted to stick instead of twist, a move which was widely predicted but which is no less disappointing for it.

In the wake of the Bank of England’s decision to maintain the base rate at 5.25%, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern about the impact on small business growth and investment. FSB National Chair Martin McTague commented on the decision, stating, “Yet again, the MPC has opted to stick instead of twist, a move which was widely predicted but which is no less disappointing for it.