Are the 200 really ready to sign the death warrant of the Conservative Party?
Real Business columnist The City Grump wonders why 200 MPs are still so willing to follow prime minister Theresa May after her numerous mishaps.
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Meet the Welsh SMEs winning at business
Having been so impressed with the talent on offer at the latest Amazon Academy bootcamp for SMEs in Newport, Wales, we wanted to discover other success stories that prove Wales is anything BUT a risky place to start a business.
This ?780 million investment will support innovators across the country
By David Craik
While catapult centres have already fuelled innovation across the UK, the government hopes its recent investment will give more business owners the tools to grow and actualise ideas.
Widening pensions saving gap between men and women shouldn?t be ignored
By David Craik
Research has found that women don’t always pay into their pension pots. So, maybe its time bosses be more vocal why saving money is of importance.
4 ways apprenticeships can help boost small businesses
By Staff writer
Recruiting and retaining team members is a key priority for any firm. Yet in the media we hear endless stories about employee morale and loyalty being at an all-time low, with many looking around for new opportunities.
July 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Real Business takes a look at how government actions impacted the UK economy in July.
The great university swindle: A Westminster/ Whitehall production
The much trumpeted university student fees and loans concoction is bringing on a scandal of biblical proportions. It embraces fraudulent government accounting, a debased admissions system and an army of disillusioned and over indebted graduates. The good news is the City Grump has a modest proposal.
MPs are smashing confidence in British businesses
By Jan Cavelle
In his resignation speech, Boris Johnson claimed Britain could still negotiate a strong Brexit deal. But the departure of key government members has done little to rally similar faith from business leaders, says columnist Jan Cavelle.
Why companies should allow intelligent machines to do simple low margin work
By David Craik
Manufacturing businesses are being urged to look beyond doom-laden warnings about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on millions of factory jobs and embrace new technology.
From business to politics: Financial secretary Mel Stride on his journey towards government life
Real Business met with”Mel Stride, the financial secretary to the Treasury, to glean how he went from business leader to politician.