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Tag: Government

Brexit Budget won’t boost business confidence Philip Hammond isn’t fooling anyone

March 23, 2017

By Staff writer

The Spring Budget was the chancellor’s opportunity to instil boost business confidence and get them spending, hiring and investing. Unfortunately, the result was underwhelming.

The business innovation challenge: A case of Perspiration vs. inspiration

March 22, 2017

By Richard Blanford

An article caused Richard Blanford to reflect on the importance of business innovation and hard work, and why getting your processes right is so vital.

Broadband nightmares: If there’s no connection our business grinds to a stop

March 20, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Beacon Asset Finance’s MD tells Real Business how he hopes the government’s new industrial strategy can address connectivity issues in rural areas as slow speeds can ensure business grinds to a stop.

Exclusive: Debbie Wosskow stands down from Sharing Economy UK, which now joins CBI

March 14, 2017

By Staff writer

In an exclusive with Real Business, it’s been revealed that Sharing Economy UK founder Debbie Wosskow has stood down as chair, which will see the trade body join the CBI, effectively reflecting the sector’s importance to British business.

Experts have their say about the landmark deal separating Openreach from BT

March 10, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Almost two years since Ofcom started its review of digital communications, the regulator finally reached an agreement with BT over Openreach. But what do the experts have to say about this turn of events?

Would the Treasury be more at home with Jeremy Corbyn?

March 10, 2017

By The City Grump

Judging by this week’s omnishambles Budget, the Treasury would indeed be more at home with Jeremy Corbyn.

Edinburgh business hub to be built in abandoned tram depot

March 9, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

In a £1.3m investment from the Scottish government, an Edinburgh business hub is set for launch in a tram depot, which has been unused for 60 years.

Spring Budget 2017: A juicy £200m for broadband and plans to dominate mobile technology

March 8, 2017

By Shane Schutte

There’s a new government strategy to roll out fibre broadband and 5G coverage, with chancellor Philip Hammond using the Spring Budget to unveil how Britain will dominate the world in terms of mobile technology.

Full transcript of Spring Budget 2017 speech by chancellor Philip Hammond

March 8, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

In what has been called the last of its kind, here is the full transcript of Spring Budget 2017 given by chancellor Philip Hammond on 8 March.

Brexit could be biggest disaster to strike higher education in years

March 7, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Higher education applications from overseas students is on the decline and Australia seems to be benefiting from it. This, Lord Bilimoria suggested, was in part due to non-EU citizens feeling insulted about being classed “an immigration problem”.

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