New research spotlights the fraternity and strong bonds underpinning the SME community, with more than 84% of small business leaders recommending specific products or services in a desire to help their fellow SMEs succeed. The survey of senior decision makers from SMEs explores how this group supports fellow businesses andContinue Reading
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new £250m engineering facility at its centre in Whitley, Coventry, bringing 350 jobs to the region. The 323,000 sq ft Future Energy Lab will enable rapid testing of electric vehicles (EVs), including in extreme-weather conditions, as the marque preps for the launch of nineContinue Reading
Supply chain disruption is the top concern of medium-sized businesses ahead of winter, a survey has found, as rising costs put pressure on revenue targets. The poll of business leaders by consultancy BDO showed nearly a quarter fear that supply chain issues, including suppliers folding and stock shortages, could endangerContinue Reading
British Steel’s Chinese owner is preparing to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as it battles losses believed to be running at £30m a month, according to reports. The potential cuts, which amount to almost half of the Scunthorpe-based firm’s 4,500 workforce, are part of a switch to greener steelContinue Reading
Even though Tim Peake is filled with “awe” every time he arrives at a space station, the first thing he needs to do is go to the toilet. “There’s that juxtaposition, because on the one hand, you’re filled with a sense of awe and wonder,” the astronaut says. “But onContinue Reading
Anthony and brother Mark Bamford, the two brothers behind the JCB digger empire could be hit with a bill for more than £500m to settle a longrunning investigation by HM Revenue and Customs. The investigation into Anthony Bamford and brother Mark is understood to span a complex network of offshoreContinue Reading
In the modern workplace, diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords; they are essential components of a thriving and successful business. To create a truly inclusive environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must consider the unique needs of all their employees, including those using mobility aids such as wheelchairs,Continue Reading
Sir Jim Ratcliffe might just be able to help Manchester United return to their former glories if he manages to complete his minority investment in the Red Devils over the coming months. Ratcliffe is widely expected to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the club, with Sheikh Jassim binContinue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its scars remain for those on the frontline of the health sector – not least in the ambulance services. And our research conducted separately in the UK and Australia shows things are getting worse across the globe. Ambulance staff in many other countries,Continue Reading
Earth and Moon as seen by the Galileo spacecraft from a distance of 6 million km away. NASA It’s been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, youContinue Reading
