CJAM News Archives - Page 15 of 23

British Growers Association and Association of Labour Providers unite to tackle sector’s labour challenges

The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) and the British Growers Association (BGA) have formed an alliance to improve labour supply to UK horticulture.

FSB says firms are increasing wages for staff

Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that half (49%) of small businesses with employees on the National Minimum Wage have either increased wages in the last 12 months or are considering raising pay.

SME confidence hits highest levels for three years

Confidence among small and medium-sized businesses stands at its highest level for three years, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The Federation’s Confidence…

David Cameron seeks the best small firms in the land

In a move to encourage entrepreneurial activity and enhance its reputation among SMEs, the Conservative Party has launched a campaign to find the best small firms and entrepreneurs in the UK.

FSB says small firms’ hiring intentions are on-the-up

Small businesses are taking on more staff compared with last quarter according to the Federation of Small Businesses. The Voice of Small Business Index found that 15 per cent have increased their staff numbers in the third quarter of 2013. This is the highest figure reported since the Index began in 2010 and mirrors recent improvement in labour market figures.

£3.2bn available to SMEs via Regional Growth Fund

The Regional Growth Fund, a £3.2bn fund operating across England, is due to accept applications from SMEs for the next round of funding.

UK manufacturing output growth fastest in nearly 20 years

The UK's manufacturing industry continued to grow in August 2013 as output and new orders in the sector rose at the fastest rate since 1994. August was the country’s fifth consecutive month of expansion, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchase Managing Index.

Mayor of London urges SMEs to capitalise on Tokyo 2020 Games

With Tokyo confirmed as the host of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Mayor of London Boris Johnson is urging SMEs to get involved and sell to the Japanese city, reports Real Business.

Trade association launched at LCV2013 to support UK e-mobility

A new trade association is being launched on 4th September at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2013) to represent the interests of electric vehicle equipment suppliers.

Small firms missing out on cheap finance says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believes small firms could be missing out on cheaper finance as new figures shows around two thirds (61%) of firms haven't heard of Funding for Lending (FLS).

CBI: UK business volumes hit highest level since 1998

Business activity in the service sector has hit its highest level in six years adding further weight to the UK’s economic rebound according to the latest figures from the Confederation of British Industry.

Women Driving Membership Growth

The doubling of membership by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, over the last ten years has been driven by women joining the organisation.