Food production: Gwynedd
Following a year of UK food volumes dropping as consumers become more cautious with their spending, sales of food in the first quarter of 2012 have…
Account takeover fraud continues to rise
The hijacking of an existing bank, credit card or other account by a third party is something all individuals fear. Unfortunately, this type of…
Small business group calls for extension to New Enterprise Allowance
The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) should be extended to encourage more budding entrepreneurs to use the scheme, according to the All Party…
HMRC staff embark on small business ‘work experience’ placements
HM Revenue & Customs officials are to gain hands-on experience of life in small businesses courtesy of ‘Business Buddy’, a Forum of Private…
Waste disposal: Bristol
As a nation, we are producing more waste than ever before – and the UK’s traditional management route for waste – landfill – is running…
Growing investment in new equipment
Growth in all business equipment finance sectors in February is a sign that businesses are gaining the confidence to invest. New figures from the…
Hampshire businessman reveals late payment shock
A Gosport businessman who appeared on radio to discuss the problems late payment causes for small firms has revealed he is still waiting for an…
Industry leaders sign up to support new approach
The Government’s long term plan to reform the way the public sector does business ramped up as new and updated data on £70 billion of potential…
Mixed picture for commercial and consumer lending
The annual rate of growth in the stock of lending to UK businesses was negative in the three months to February, according to a new Bank of England…
Police swoop in credit card raid
Some 36 websites offering credit card details and other private information for sale have been taken down in a global police operation. The Serious…
