BUSINESS

Small Firms Seek More Flexibility in New Immigration System

Posted: 1 March 2020

Small businesses face challenges in hiring new employees under the new UK's points-based immigration system that will take effect from 1 January 2021.

76.5%

Posted: 1 March 2020

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the UK's employment rate reached a record high at 76.5%.

2019 Was Record-Breaking Year for UK Exports

Posted: 1 March 2020

UK exports at an all time high, with goods exports to non-EU countries growing by 13.6% on 2018.

Coronavirus Outbreak Weighs Heavily on Businesses Around the World

Posted: 27 February 2020

The deadly novel coronavirus that has devastated the Chinese economy is having a ripple effect across the globe.

Medical Conditions People Must Declare When Buying Travel Insurance

Posted: 22 February 2020

Most Brits are unaware of which illnesses they should tell insurers about when buying travel insurance.

Goldman Sachs Offers Education and Support to UK Businesses

Posted: 20 February 2020

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.

Major Package of Support for Storm-Hit Areas

Posted: 19 February 2020

Government announces thousands of pounds of support including grants, council tax relief and business rate relief for people and businesses in areas affected by flooding.

New UK Points-Based Immigration System Announced

Posted: 19 February 2020

On 19 February, Home Secretary Priti Patel launched a new points-based immigration system which will open up the UK to the brightest and the best from around the world.

£5,000

Posted: 19 February 2020

Flood-hit homes and businesses can apply for up to £5,000 to help make them more resilient to future flooding.

Africa to Outpace Other Regions in Population Growth by 2100

Posted: 17 February 2020

In 2020, half of the 10 most populous countries in the world will be in Asia, but by 2100, five African countries will be among the world's most populous.

New Digital Tools to Help UK Businesses Trade Overseas

Posted: 15 February 2020

Two new digital trading tools, to be launched on GOV.UK, will help businesses find up-to-date, product and country-specific information to trade with more than 160 countries.

Britain to Continue Contributing to EU Budget

Posted: 9 February 2020

The UK quit the European Union on 31 January 2020, but till the end of the year the country will continue to contribute to the EU budget.

More Europeans Than Ever Are Living and Working Abroad

Posted: 4 February 2020

According to the European Commission's 2019 annual report on intra-EU labour mobility, 4.2% of the total working-age population in the bloc is living in a host Member State.

47 years

Posted: 2 February 2020

The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 after 47 years of membership, delivering a major setback for European integration.

Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period

Posted: 1 February 2020

The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.