According to the UK Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES), conducted by ONS, the number of employees in the UK increased by 540,000 (1.8%) between 2015-16 – from 29.5 million to 30.0 million. Duly, Turnerlittle.com considered the employee percentage change in key UK industries – with interesting results – to determine which sectors are benefitting […]
Russell Smith, of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants, discusses for CEO Today the results of a poll run by his firm, and questions the current focus on Brexit politics. I have always argued that Brexit was an economic decision fought on political grounds. While the majority locked their gaze on immigration and changes in governing policy, […]
Compared to the year to date, October was a relatively quiet month on the political front. Nevertheless, it was illustrative of the ongoing dual narratives that the City has had to contend with since the 2016 Brexit vote. On the one hand, a new report by Colliers International dubbed London Europe’s top economic City. On […]
The UK’s public-sector outsourcing market experienced its strongest quarter in 2017 between July and September, as government bodies renewed investment in transforming back-office services, according to the Arvato UK Outsourcing Index. The research, compiled by business outsourcing partner Arvato and industry analyst NelsonHall, found that local authorities and central government departments procured contracts worth £723 […]
This year, the UK government’s newly introduced apprenticeship levy came in 1st may. However, surprisingly, according to official figures, the total apprenticeships started in May, June and July fell 61% compared to the previous year. Here Debbie Gardiner, CEO at Qube Learning, discusses the levy, how to make the most of it, and the benefits […]
The latest Avalara Brexit Survey first carried out in September 2016 with over 70 international tax and accounting professionals, uncovered that 76% of those surveyed now anticipate a ‘hard’ Brexit, with the UK moving to World Trade Organisation-set tariffs. 93% of respondents believe EU VAT changes following Brexit will affect their business. Despite the near-unanimous […]
The cost of materials has increased since the currency fluctuations which has made construction waste savings a real priority for many in the construction industry. As a result of the June’s referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU, the construction industry is facing uncertain times. This uncertainty has begun to have an impact with a […]
The biggest obstacle to the growth of Britain’s business enterprises is poor time management, new research has revealed. A recent study commissioned by online printing company, instantprint, which polled the time-keeping habits of 500 SME business owners, has revealed sub-optimal time management as a major barrier to business growth. In an average working week a […]
Both the Enterprise Investment Scheme and crowdfunding can be effective in helping you finance a business project. However, few realise the value these initiatives can bring. Investment opportunity specialist, Current Capital, explains the benefits that each offers. Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) The government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has been established to help companies gain investments […]
According to the JLL Universe of City Indices index – London remains the leading global city, based on a combination of 44 city indices, benchmarks and rankings. JLL’s ‘Established World Cities’ rankings are based on seven factors: corporate presence, city gateway function, market size, infrastructure platform, access to talent, specialisation and innovation, and soft power. […]
A new report by Locksmithservice.co.uk, has analysed data from The London Metropolitan Police Service, assessing the figures for burglary and theft related crime occurring in commercial properties. The data had found that in London there was a reported 48,650 commercial property thefts and burglaries between July 2016-June 2017. Through an extensive analysis of criminal activity, […]
Daily anxiety is crippling employees across the UK, as new research reveals the drastic lengths many are going to cope with meetings at work. A shocking 48% of employees in Britain claim that the daily stress of work meetings gives them some level of anxiety both during and after the working day. The research, by […]
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