Businesses tell Labour the EU status quo has to change
By David Craik
The Institute of Directors (IoD)has revealed new figures showing businesses want political reform of the EU.
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No sour grapes: More growth on the vine for English winemakers
By David Craik
The number of English vineyards could double over the next five years, as investment and demand grows.
Social enterprises in good health in Scotland thanks to third sector lending growth
By David Craik
More social enterprises are being created in Scotland as welfare cuts strike.
Scottish businesses say overwhelmingly want to stay in Europe
By David Craik
A survey has found that the vast majority of Scottish firms want to stay in the EU and are unlikely to change opinions before a referendum.
Investor buys a record 500,000 of gold through an app
London-based BullionVault – the world’s largest gold and silver online market – has received its largest ever trade through a smartphone app.
Skyscanner, Zopa and Gousto feature in shortlist of UK’s top enterprise talent
The shortlist for the 2015 Growing Business Awards has been revealed, with leading businesses including UKFast, Tangle Teezer, CommuterClub and JustPark set to battle it out for industry accolades.
Businesses taking too much risk with internal audits
By David Craik
Despite internal audits being vital for all businesses, a quarter of firms are failing to conform with international risk assessment standards.
New York officially loses its title of leading financial centre to London
London has moved ahead of New York to reclaim the position of leading financial centre across the globe, according to the ranking system of think tank Z/Yen.
BT to add 30bn to UK economy by ramping up broadband speeds
By David Craik
Telecoms giant BT unveiled its Digital Future yesterday, including improving broadband speeds and coverage to all of the UK.
Rapper Snoop Dogg launches cannabis and pop culture venture
Having already set up an investment fund dedicated to backing companies looking to take advantage of the burgeoning legal marijuana sector, musician Snoop Dogg has added to his entrepreneurial activities by establishing Merry Jane.