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Deliveroo on-demand staff are stepping up to the legal batting cage to gain workers rights

November 8, 2016

By Shane Schutte

The end of October saw two taxi drivers win a case against Uber with the help of GM Trade Union for the right to be classed as ?workers?. Many suggested it would open the floodgates to claims against similar firms with on-demand staff and news about Deliveroo suggests the sentiment is true.

Smarter procurement could save your firm so shopping around really is worth it

November 8, 2016

By Staff writer

Small business bosses are starting to realise the importance of smarter procurement, as demonstrated by some recent research published by Tungsten Network.

Black Friday sales weekend will have UK shoppers spend £203 each

November 7, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Consumers in the UK are ready to take part in the Black Friday sales weekend, as over a quarter of Brits plan to buy goods during the discount shopping period spending double the amount they did in 2015.

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.

Future of UK gig economy could have been thrown into question by Uber’s workers rights case

November 3, 2016

By Staff writer

Aaron Hayward, employment specialist at DJM Solicitors, asks what Uber’s recent employment tribunal ruling on workers rights will mean for businesses that are part of the gig economy.

HMRC’s special high net worth tax unit rakes hundreds of millions

November 2, 2016

By Shane Schutte

The high net worth tax affairs of 6,500 Brits are being examined by HMRC and it’s raking in millions because of it.

Shoppers demand beloved British high street takes on more innovation and independents

November 2, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

While UK shoppers are still in love with the British high street, they expect to see more innovation and independent businesses introduced, according to the New Retail Reality report from Barclays.

October 2016 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

November 1, 2016

By Shane Schutte

From Living Wage stats to national business numbers, our October 2016 economic statistics roundup has everything in place for enterprise leaders.

False advertising prompts ASA to force broadband firms to act with honesty and integrity

October 31, 2016

By Shane Schutte

The Advertising Standards Authority has announced rules forcing broadband firms to quit false advertising.

Berry booze brand the first company to break investment target via Tesco BackIt crowdfunding scheme

October 31, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Prosecco mixer brand Drunken Berries has been named the first business to hit its investment target through the Tesco BackIt crowdfunding scheme, which launched in September.

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