Business leaders find little to cheer for in Autumn Statement
Now we know: the funding landscape stays confusing, there'll be no fuel duty rise, and a little cut in corporation tax is hardly effective.
Government set fire to red tape burdening UK business
Tory business minister, Michael Fallon announced a new reform, "One-in, two-out", in his drive to deregulate Britain.
Austerity programme is damaging businesses, say managers
Osborne paints a picture of a united kingdom, whilst discontent continues to simmer.
World Wealth Report 2012: Business models need more flexibility
As investors around the world struggle with a decline in investable wealth, companies need to be nimble and re-think their business models.
Vince Cable confident in Italy’s future
Business secretary Vince Cable is upbeat on Italy's future despite the country's latest bond sale suffering contagion from investor nerves over Spain's grim outlook.
SMEs planning for growth despite double-dip
Businesses in the UK have an increasingly optimistic economic outlook, despite us re-entering recession, a new study reveals.
The way to China
Following Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's pledge to stimulate UK-China trade, UK corporates and SMEs are being encouraged to access the vast China market via Hong Kong.
The Apprentice, episode 3: Review
Who wins? Who walks? Who makes us cringe and cover our eyes? Real Business reviews episode three of The Apprentice.
UK industrial output falls
In February, UK industry dipped to its lowest level since August 2009, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),
UK’s growth to lag as austerity measures take hold
As the first round of tax rises and benefit cuts come into effect with the new tax year, forecasts show that Britain's growth is set to lag compared with other major economies.
Rising oil prices could threaten global recovery
The escalating unrest in Libya has seen oil prices soar to more than £57, fuelling fears that global recovery could be derailed.