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Articles tagged with: SMEs
The economy isn't all doom and gloom
Economy
By Praful Nargund
The economy isn't all doom and gloom
Our research shows that the business community is not as deflated as the narrative suggests. But the government must do more when it comes to smaller enterprises.
How the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is transforming UK manufacturing Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is transforming UK manufacturing
CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Katherine Bennett CBE, reflects on the organisation’s progress and sets out how it will support the manufacturing industry to thrive in 2024
GE Vernova’s Offshore Wind business and ORE Catapult sign major new research collaboration Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
GE Vernova’s Offshore Wind business and ORE Catapult sign major new research collaboration
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and GE Vernova’s Offshore Wind business have announced the signing of a new research collaboration, building on the success of their previous ‘Stay Ashore’ programme.
There’s no silver bullet to meet growing housing demand
Environment
By Lord Moylan
There’s no silver bullet to meet growing housing demand
The challenges facing the housing market are well documented; too many people are living in expensive, unsuitable, poor-quality homes.
Digital advertising is big business for small businesses Partner content
Economy
By IAB UK
Digital advertising is big business for small businesses
Thirty years ago, the barriers facing a small business wanting to expand its customer base were far greater than they are today. Their advertising options were likely to be restricted to word of mouth, local media, or flyers, which all have limited reach and scale. Other media used by larger businesses, such as national TV or radio, or billboards, were either inaccessible, prohibitively expensive, or poorly targeted.
To get the economy growing again, we can’t afford to leave our small businesses on the side lines Partner content
Economy
By Mastercard
To get the economy growing again, we can’t afford to leave our small businesses on the side lines
As I chatted to some of the small businesses in my local area on Saturday, I was reminded that Britain’s 5.5 million small businesses are operating against the most challenging economic backdrop in memory, Mastercard's Kelly Devine, President, UK & Ireland tells PoliticsHome.
Leidos parliamentary reception demonstrates the “absolutely vital” role of SMEs in UK Defence Partner content
Defence
By Leidos UK and Europe
Leidos parliamentary reception demonstrates the “absolutely vital” role of SMEs in UK Defence
The invasion of Ukraine has once again revitalised the discourse around UK Defence. It was therefore fitting that Leidos UK brought together parliamentarians with SMEs from across the country in the Churchill Room last week for a reception showcasing their critical impact within the sector.
Why SMEs are integral to the Government’s supply chain – find out from the businesses at the heart of UK Defence logistics Partner content
Defence
By Leidos UK and Europe
Why SMEs are integral to the Government’s supply chain – find out from the businesses at the heart of UK Defence logistics
As the war effort in Ukraine rages on, now represents one of the most critical times for the UK’s defence sector in recent memory.
The economy made Britain great once – with the right government action, it can again
Economy
By John Longworth
The economy made Britain great once – with the right government action, it can again
The Prime Minister and Chancellor are scheduled to make a statement ostensibly about economic policy.
Countering the cost-of-living crisis – some quick fixes
Economy
By Lord Allen of Kensington
Countering the cost-of-living crisis – some quick fixes
The government needs to move fast to advert a catastrophic decline in the life chances and life expectancy of the poorest in our society. A decline that will take years to reverse and a decline that will see deep division and derision between the well-off and the poor.
The powerful network ready to help the UK realise its true potential Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
The powerful network ready to help the UK realise its true potential
From levelling up to reaching net zero, the UK has big ideas and grand plans – but in the midst of a war in Ukraine, a growing labour shortage, a booming rise in cost of living and with the pandemic and Brexit still influencing public spending the question is: can it achieve its ambitions? Matthew Durdy explains why the Catapult Network could hold many of the answers.
The untapped power of UK management could guide us through uncertain times Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
The untapped power of UK management could guide us through uncertain times
As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is making a compelling case for a national strategy that empowers the UK’s leaders to tackle the defining challenges of our time.
Government must do more to address housebuilding obstacles or miss target
Communities
By Baroness Neville-Rolfe
Government must do more to address housebuilding obstacles or miss target
Too many people currently live in expensive, unsuitable, and poor-quality homes. Housing supply needs to be increased now to tackle the housing crisis. This was the conclusion of the report by the Lords Built Environment Committee.
Partner content
Economy
RIA welcomes Exports Strategy and new Tradeshow Programme
The Government has today published a new Exports Strategy which includes the launch of a new Tradeshow Programme to support SMEs in attending overseas trade exhibitions.
In the fight against climate change, we need to 'Think Small First' Partner content
Environment
By Sage
In the fight against climate change, we need to 'Think Small First'
SMEs are vital for the UK to achieve Net Zero. We need to remove the barriers that are preventing them from taking action.
From backing business to cracking down on scams, we're changing banking for good Partner content
Coronavirus
By Anne Boden
From backing business to cracking down on scams, we're changing banking for good
For too long, banks have failed to prioritise their customers. Now, it's time to re-calibrate the banking experience to make it safer, easier and fairer for everyone.
How advanced manufacturing can power the clean, green recovery Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How advanced manufacturing can power the clean, green recovery
Over the past ten years we have seen what UK manufacturing can achieve. With 2030 on the horizon, we must build on this momentum.
BPF writes to the Minister to object ending TAP grants for exhibitors Partner content
Economy
By British Plastics Federation
BPF writes to the Minister to object ending TAP grants for exhibitors
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) Director General Philip Law has written to the Secretary of State for International Trade, The Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, raising concerns about the recent decision of the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) to end Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) grants for UK exhibitors at foreign trade shows.
Regulation puts pressure on the SME backbone of the defence industry Partner content
Defence
By Cohort plc
Regulation puts pressure on the SME backbone of the defence industry
The contributions of UK defence SMEs are tremendous. Burdensome regulation puts this at risk.
Helping the hospitality sector to Build Back Better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Helping the hospitality sector to Build Back Better
As we all take a moment today to mark the anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and consider how we want to move forward.
Amendments to the Financial Services Bill will empower FinTech to drive our economic recovery
Economy
By Lord Holmes
Amendments to the Financial Services Bill will empower FinTech to drive our economic recovery
My amendments seek to improve lives for the most financially vulnerable, as well as supercharging a successful UK industry.
SME SOS: Helping small businesses use digital advertising is key to recovery Partner content
Coronavirus
By Internet Advertising Bureau
SME SOS: Helping small businesses use digital advertising is key to recovery
Just as it played a central role in growing the UK’s strong SME marketplace, digital advertising can now play a crucial role in keeping small businesses resilient and aiding their recovery.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Business interruption insurance remains a crucial product for many SMEs, says Craig Tracey MP
Craig Tracey MP, Chair, IFSAPPG has responded to the FCA BI test case judgement.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Record membership growth despite COVID-19
Since March 2020 the UK has seen an unprecedented period where COVID-19 has impacted the construction sector, with many construction businesses, large and small, being put in very difficult operational positions.