Warning over Work Programmes risks

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Ministers must demonstrate they have properly accounted for risks in their Work Programme after getting the scheme off the ground in just a year, a group of MPs said today.

Small firms positive on economy

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Small firms are positive about the economic outlook despite the continued difficult state of the economy, according to a study.

Juice launch leaves Innocent in the red

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Smoothie drinks maker Innocent posted a £10million loss last year despite increasing turnover by 25 per cent.

Entrepreneurs sign up to inspire young unemployed

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Leading figures from industries including fashion and beauty are helping a nationwide campaign to tackle youth unemployment, with the aim of creating products which will raise money for charity.

‘Wonga could dig firms deeper into a hole’

Monday, May 14th, 2012

The decision by payday lender Wonga to offer loans to small businesses has garnered a mixed but largely critical reaction

Boutique hotel booking company is beating the recession

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury hotel travel agent, is thriving despite the tough economic climate

MADE IN BRITAIN: Traditional clocks are now sold as great art

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Clock maker Comitti is the latest entrant in Financial Mail’s Made in Britain competition, celebrating British firms.

‘Hidden’ schemes that could help you export

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Firms who export could help themselves by applying for the help available through a number of Government schemes

Leading figures from the worlds of media, politics, and the arts gathered to pay emotional tribute to "bravest of the brave" war correspondent Marie Colvin.

Memorial service for Marie Colvin

Leading figures from the worlds of media, politics, and the arts gathered to pay emotional tribute to “bravest of the brave” war correspondent Marie Colvin.

Erika Watson, founder of Prowess 2.0

Finance guide for women in business launched

A free guide to finance for women in business is being launched today to prevent women being ‘held back by gaps in knowledge about business funding’.