Women still earn £5,000 a year less than men
Women working full-time still earn almost £5,000 a year less than men, though the pay gap in some jobs is three times bigger, according to a TUC…
Corporate Insolvency
London economy leading UK growth
New forecasts from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) for the London economy show the capital returning to rapid growth sooner…
Late payment now greater threat than insolvent customers
UK businesses should tighten their credit management procedures to address the risk posed by late-paying customers as it reveals that late payment…
FCA outlines Crowdfunding regulation
Consumers who want to invest in small or start-up businesses via crowdfunding platforms will receive clearer information about the business in which…
Business optimism hits three-year high in food and drink sector
Business optimism among UK food and drink manufacturers has reached the highest levels seen since 2010, according to a new report from the Food and…
New support to help 7,000 businesses export online
A new programme has been introduced with the aim of helping 7,000 UK SMEs attract overseas customers via the internet. Business Secretary Vince…
New crowdfunding platform launched
Angels’ Den founder Bill Morrow has launched a new crowdfunding platform – Angels’ Den Crowdfunding – what he claims to be the world’s…
Total non-refund: directors disqualified for 22 years
Mohammed Mashedi and Abdul Kauser, directors of Total Refund Limited (TR), have been disqualified for a total of 22 years for using cold-calling and…
Enfield Council reduces arrears by £1.3 million
Experian has helped Enfield Council pioneer a new collections strategy, which has resulted in a significant reduction of customer debt over the past…
Finance experts appointed to board of new British Business Bank
Business Secretary Vince Cable has confirmed the appointment of Ron Emerson as the first Chair of the Government-owned British Business Bank. Ron…
