Business News

SMEs hammered by winter

dregan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:30:46 +0000

The UK’s SMEs are facing losses of more than £7billion from the worst winter in decades, according to new research by Lloyds TSB Commercial.

Money doesn’t buy happiness

dregan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:02:07 +0000

Citizens of wealthy countries tend to grow more miserable as their economy grows richer, according to new research.

Cut backs carry fraud dangers

dregan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:55:45 +0000

Cuts in back-office services will leave businesses and public sector bodies more exposed to fraud as the country moves out of recession.

Government funding for Vauxhall

dregan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:43:12 +0000

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced over the weekend a €300 million (£270m) loan guarantee to GME Europe which will help secure the company’s operations in Britain and the rest of Europe.

Soldiers urged to become entrepreneurs

dregan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:34:20 +0000

Armed Forces veterans looking to start their own business or become self-employed will be given more support under a new £5 million Government scheme, it was announced today.

BoE warns on umemployment

dregan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:21:16 +0000

Unemployment threatens to hamper the economic recovery as fearful households cut back on spending, the Bank of England has warned.

Yorkshire venture fund launched

dregan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:53:04 +0000

Rosie Winterton, Minister for Regional Economic Development and Coordination, today launched a new £90 million venture capital and loan fund to boost business growth in Yorkshire and the Humber.

BA crew to strike

dregan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:35:12 +0000

British Airways cabin crew will walk out for seven days later this month after talks between the airline and labour unions broke down.

Network Rail to strike

dregan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:46:28 +0000

The Rail Maritime and Transport union said it members have voted to strike in a dispute with Network Rail.

Nomura rides with Red Knights

dregan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:51:55 +0000

Nomura, the Japanese investment bank, will advise the Red Knights on its possible bid for Manchester United.