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Autumn Statement 2016: £1bn broadband investment to bolster digital infrastructure with 5G and fibre networks

November 23, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

In a digital infrastructure overhaul, chancellor Philip Hammond announced a £1bn broadband investment during the Autumn Statement 2016, which will spread fibre networks and 5G across Britain.

The Apprenticeship Levy is crucial for future training success

November 14, 2016

By Charlie Mullins

As a passionate supporter of training up our next generation of workers, Charlie Mullins believes the Apprenticeship Levy is a key cog in the future system.

An open letter to chancellor Philip Hammond: Is that it for SMEs?

November 8, 2016

By Barry James

Philip Hammond has unveiled on plans to ensure SMEs are referred to other lenders after bank rejection, but Barry James is not happy in his open letter.

Theresa May doesn’t have the authority to invoke Article 50 without parliament vote

November 4, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Thursday 3 November marks the day three judges ruled that the government cannot trigger Article 50, suggesting prime minister Theresa May has to ask parliament for permission before the UK can truly leave the EU.

PwC business analysis as UK plc experiences combination of growth and decline

October 31, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

As prime minister Theresa May moves forward with Brexit plans, Paul Lantsbury uses PwC business figures to explain why British enterprise has experienced a combination of growth and decline across sectors.

Taking a look at Europe’s many “emperors without clothes” starting with Mark Carney

October 31, 2016

By The City Grump

One of the great benefits of the outcome of the referendum vote is that it has identified a whole array of emperors who are wearing no clothes. What is the collective noun for such” Perhaps a ?bombastic of emperors. Let’s start with the most topical right now, one Mark Carney.

Motor racing business joins government’s innovation drive

October 20, 2016

By Hunter Ruthven

Formula 1 team McLaren has become part of the Innovation is GREAT government initiative, and will feature the campaign’s branding on its cars at the upcoming US and Mexican Grand Prix races.

We need entrepreneurs who think outside the box to win the good fight against bureaucracy

October 20, 2016

By Jan Cavelle

I have always considered myself something of a maverick and if asked I would state that I was anti-bureaucracy. There is a great deal of anti-bureaucratic thinking around. It has been a popular political spin for many years now and increasingly we hear it in the business world.

The amazing government debate about foreign workers

October 13, 2016

By Jan Cavelle

The head of employment and skills for the IOD, Seamus Nevin, has declared that those voting on Brexit because of immigration failed to see how the resulting policies would hinder economic progress. No prizes for guessing which way he voted.

Change is coming, hails prime minister Theresa May

October 5, 2016

By Shane Schutte

At a Conservative conference, prime minister Theresa May laid out her vision for change and she has her mind bent on building a nation rooted in fairness and opportunity.

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