Bruce steps down from pub empire
By Catherine Woods
Pub entrepreneur David Bruce is stepping down as chief executive of Capital Pub Company.

Manufacturing tycoon honoured with MBE
By Kate Pritchard
We first interviewed Synseal founder Gary Dutton back in 2004, when he was on the brink of becoming the UK’s biggest player in the PVC windows industry. Last week, the “no O-levels, been-bust-twice" former sole trader from Mansfield was made an MBE for his services to manufacturing.

Johnson to consult on post-Olympics London
By Catherine Woods
A special purpose vehicle to collect ideas from the business community about what to do with London's Olympic Park after the 2012 Games will be set up by Mayor Boris Johnson.

"London 2012 Games will be priceless"
By Kate Pritchard
Come 2012, the eyes of the world will be on London as it plays host to the Olympic Games. Speaking at the 2008 CBI Business Summit this morning, Lloyds TSB's chief economist Trevor Williams says the economic impact will be "priceless" for the country and small businesses.

Serial entrepreneur tackles mobile phone theft
By Rebecca Burn-Callander
After four years collecting data, Adrian Portlock’s electronics registration service is finally in the “sales cycle”. And Recipero could well be a household name within months.

Billionaire brothers prepare to float Global Switch
By Kate Pritchard
The credit crunch has forced most entrepreneurs to put flotation plans on hold. Not the Reuben Brothers, though. They're gearing up for a £1.5bn float of their data centre company, Global Switch.

Entrepreneurs lend a hand to growing business
By Catherine Woods
Camaraderie among entrepreneurs – both new and established – is alive and well if Boudiche co-founder Clare Thommen's experience is anything to go by.

Boris Johnson joins line-up for CBI Business Summit
By Rebecca Burn-Callander
Boris Johnson, newly elected Mayor of London, will address the CBI Business Summit next month about opportunities for entrepreneurs at the 2012 Olympics. It will be his first major speech to businesses about London 2012.

Champions League final pitch company has "track record"
By Catherine Woods
The entrepreneur behind the British company that installed the Champions League final pitch in Moscow says there were no problems when the turf went down but admits the “proof will be in the pudding”.

Virtual Gym for time-poor Brits
By Rebecca Burn-Callander
Only 12 per cent of the UK population use a gym. Some people are self-conscious about their weight or level of fitness; others are put off by the extra travel. But entrepreneur Richard Davis has found the solution for these gym-shy fatties.