Small firms owed vast majority of late payment debt
New research reveals that small and medium businesses shoulder by far the greatest share of late payments debt in the UK.
Small companies still neglected by some larger firms
Small and medium firms are struggling to attract partnerships with some larger companies, research from supply chain managers Achilles suggests.
Whitehall needs to upgrade its financial skills, warns ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has warned that urgent up-skilling in financial management across Whitehall is needed if the civil service is going to make long-term savings and improved service delivery.
Is the UK’s Bribery Act a bar on corporate corruption prosecutions?
It is not difficult to imagine that the Serious Fraud Office looks with some envy at its counter-parts in the US, the Department of Justice and SEC. In 2013, the DOJ collected $3.8bn in fines and settlements from corporates for breaches of the FCPA and related legislation. It expects 2014 to be even more lucrative.
Manufacturing firms the target of an M&A spree
Deal activity in the last quarter amongst UK manufacturing firms reached its highest level for six years, reveals Irwin Mitchell research
Entrepreneur Visa rules tightened after claims of a new scam
The Home Office has announced that it is tightening the rules on those applying for Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visas after discovering a scam operated by organised gangs.
UK in danger of becoming ‘surveillance society’, warns Law Society
The Law Society has issued a warning following the government's announcement that it would introduce emergency surveillance legislation in response to the European Court of Justice ruling in April.
House of Lords to examine the UK’s digital capability
The House of Lords Committee has launched an inquiry into the digital state of the nation.
Chinese trade official shares his advice for exporting to China
China 's growing economy presents a wealth of opportunities to British exporters, but there are signs that the UK is not making the most of this. Britain's share of exports to China has fallen to around one per cent in the last decade.
How to create a culture of ideas
Creative thinking has become the most valuable skill of this century. To be successful in this environment, building a culture of ideas within companies is essential.
Exports: “Every failure is a stepping stone to success”
He defied his accountant by conquering America and beyond. But The Rug Company co-founder Christopher Sharp warns that global success won’t necessarily guarantee a good night’s sleep…