Andy Harrison, CEO of Whitbread, has said there will be “selective price increases” at Costa Coffee to deal with the extra £15m to £20m he expects the living wage to cost the business.
By NatWest
In May 2015, David Cameron unveiled the first “conservative-only” Queen’s Speech in nearly two decades, with a radical agenda to reform taxation and welfare. With the Enterprise Bill set to allegedly help create two million more jobs over the next five years, we took a look at the implications for SMEs – and what opportunities lie ahead.
There was plenty for businesses to be pleased about in last week’s Budget. The cut in corporation tax will be very welcome – as of course will be the levy on “big business” to support the training of apprentices for all firms.
By Bobby Lane
Has George Obsorne pledged enough to the five million SMEs across the country Will business owners be reeling or celebrating following the announcement Bobby Lane, business advisor and partner at accountancy firm Shelley Stock Hutter (SSH), gives his view.
After a Budget which provide those in the business world with slightly more than they were probably expecting, Real Business pulled together some of the more interesting comments from entrepreneurs and senior leaders.
Changes have been announced to the national living wage as part of the Summer Budget. The chancellor said it was set to reach £9 an hour by 2020 and will be compulsory.
