British firms set to win £330m of contracts in Guinea and Benin
British companies are set to win more than £330m of export contracts on nine infrastructure projects in Guinea and Benin, supported by £1.1bn of financing...
Unemployment falls to 4.7 per cent, lifting bets on November rate rise
The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.7 per cent in the three months to August, the Office for National Statistics said today, prompting traders to...
Oxfordshire targets 20 unicorns and 30,000 innovation jobs by 2035
Oxfordshire has set out a 10-year plan to create 20 unicorn companies, attract more than £1bn a year in venture and growth investment and generate...
Start Up Loans names 14 ambassadors as lending passes £1.4bn
Businesses funded by the government-backed Start Up Loans programme have helped create or support more than 249,000 jobs across the UK, according to data published...
The 55p Mileage Rate: What Employers and Staff Need to Know About Claiming the Difference
That does not mean every employer must raise its reimbursement rate. It does mean that employers should understand the tax treatment of what they pay,...
When a supplier discontinues a part: how small businesses can protect their fleet from supply gaps
This article explains why discontinued parts hit small fleets harder than large ones, how to spot the warning signs early, how to find a safe...