Confidence in UK growth falls amid volatile political climate
Entrepreneurs are less confident about business growth, according to the latest results for Smith & Williamson's quarterly Enterprise Index.
Continental business leaders want UK in Europe even more than British counterparts
A survey carried out by The European Business Awards has showed that 86 per cent of European business leaders think the UK should stay in the EU, compared to 11 per cent who think exiting would be the best strategy.
London brokerage firm challenges new recruit to eat McDonald’s until he vomits
A 23-year-old trader at energy and financial brokerage Marex Spectron was challenged by his peers to eat eight quarter pounders from McDonald's within an hour, which resulted in him being violently sick, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Nearly all FTSE 100 members failing to secure cookies
Despite findings from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) showing that the UK uses the most cookies in the EU, 99 per cent of the FTSE 100 are failing to secure their cookies and are releasing consumer data to third parties.
Annual spending via mobiles to hit £53.6bn in UK by 2024
British businesses are encouraged to embrace smartphones and tablets as consumers will spend around £53.6bn annually via mobiles by 2024, which is more than a fivefold increase on the £9.7bn spent through devices today, according to Barclays.
The future of the CFO set to be influenced by five factors
Five factors are set to influence the future role of the CFO, including economic volatility and risk, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
General election 2015: Chapel Down CEO Frazer Thompson – I’m voting as…
Business leaders in the SME space are a vital ingredient in creating a strong and diverse economy for generations to come. As such, Real Business has canvassed opinion on what a number would like to see from a future government.
British hospitality sector thrives as consumers increase spend on hotels and restaurants
The latest UK Expenditure Index from Visa Europe has revealed British consumers are increasingly spending their money on the hospitality sector, while the appetite for clothing and footwear continues to fall.
EIS and SEIS: What you need to know
In an era when access to finance has become a key discussion topic, Sarah Wadham, director general of the EIS Association, details how the tax-efficient EIS and SEIS funding mechanisms work – and which kind of companies are eligible.
Charlie Mullins: Jobseekers aren’t doing themselves any favours when applying for jobs
Whether it is not including a cover letter, using incorrect grammar or even flat out applying for the wrong job, those on the look-out for positions must show better preparation.