As the retail industry continues to undergo monumental structural and technological change, apprenticeships remain a vital way in which retailers increase the skills and productivity of their workforce. Retail requires employees at all skill levels throughout their stores, head offices, warehouses, delivery networks and wider supply chains. Employing over three million workers across the UK, […]
The TALL Group of Companies, the UK’s leading provider of secure electronic and paper payments solutions is working with a growing number of high street banks that have all signed up as early adopters of UCN Plus®, in a move designed to strengthen the industry’s protection against cheque fraud within the UK payments systems. Martin […]
Freelancers’ confidence in their businesses over the next three months has been driven to a six-year low by government tax policies and regulations relating to freelancers, according to IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) and PeoplePerHour’s Confidence Index. Government tax policies and regulations have also driven freelancers’ 12-month business confidence to the […]
New research released today reveals that sustainability is moving up the agenda for businesses across the UK, with over half (57%) of SMEs stating that they would like more information on what they can do to be more sustainable. The latest data from Collaborate UK, CitySprint’s annual survey of UK SME decision makers and owners, […]
ThinCats, the leading alternative lender to mid-sized SMEs has facilitated a seven-figure loan to Gem Scientific, the largest independent specialist scientific and laboratory product supplier in Yorkshire. The funding will support the company’s ongoing growth plans. Led by managing director, Justin Welton, Gem Scientific is based in Batley, West Yorkshire, and has been supplying specialist […]
Metro Bank has become a direct participant of Bacs, the Pay.UK-operated payment system, helping enabledirect debit origination for business customers through a new partnership with Bottomline Technologies. Bottomline is a leading provider technologies which help businesses pay and get paid. Through this partnership, Metro Bank has deployed new technology to take greater control of its […]
Although traditional banks still hold the largest market share for consumer and business loans, there has been a considerable demand for fintech lending in recent years. Global fintech lending, or the alternative loans industry will hit a $312.6bn transaction value this year, growing by 17% year-on-year, according to data gathered by LearnBonds.com. The rising trend, […]
According to the latest data from CV-Library, the UK’s leading independent job board, searches for apprenticeship jobs have increased by 1.3% in the last 12 months, with key industries experiencing an even bigger jump. In fact, finance is the third-best industry to find an apprentice in 2020, with the number of searches for apprentice roles […]
Newable, the leading provider of space, money and advice to SMEs, is delighted to announce the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Synergy Automotive Limited. Synergy is an FCA authorised vehicle finance and credit broker based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The business has grown organically and profitably since its foundation in 2006. Founded and run […]
As the UK exits Europe and looks now to negotiate the environment in which businesses will have the opportunity to grow and prosper, the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is calling on the government to look favourably on the schemes that encourage UK investors to support new businesses. Director general of the EISA, Mark Brownridge, […]
