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Chancellor’s ‘little extras’ will not undo 8 years of cuts to public services, says TUC
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th October 2018Commenting on the 2018 Budget Statement, which set out the government’s spending plans up to 2024, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady had this to say...
“Working people cannot be fobbed off again with promises of a better tomorrow that never comes. The budget does not undo the austerity that has devastated public services. And it lacks the investment needed to speed up wage g...
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The Budget Tightrope – between Brexit and a Minority Government
by: Startacus Admin ~ 23rd November 2017Pulling apart the Autumn UK Budget 2017 – business expert Carl Reader tells you what your small business might need to know...
"The Chancellor had his work cut out delivering his second Budget of 2017 yesterday. Last time, we had a majority-Conservative government and were still waiting for Brexit negotiations to start. We’re in a very different position now.
As expected, Philip Hamm...
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'A 'business as usual' budget offers little surprise for UK business owners
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd November 2017William Buist is a speaker, author and mentor to owner-led businesses. After watching the 2017 UK Budget William had this to say about what the 2017 Budget had in store for the UK's small business and startup community.Key elements of the budget:
Every year the country has a budget, a review of the financial position of the country, and sets out the plan of how it will raise, and spend or invest ...
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There’s nothing Fair about Self-Employment
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th March 2017If all the self-employed sector needed was a pat on the back for their entrepreneurial endeavours, the UK Spring Budget certainly didn’t deliver.
Having a fair tax system for all is totally fine - and the self-employed sector, entrepreneurial in their mindset and actions, certainly don’t expect to be treated with ‘kid gloves’ or with particular special treat...
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- Stigma around mental health costs UK economy £1.4bn a year 15th May 2019 Stigma around mental health struggles and burnout is costing the UK economy £1.4bn a year through unexplained sick days.
- UK leads Europe in scaleup investment 13th May 2019 The UK leads Europe and are fourth in the world for scaleup investment after US, China and India, according to the Tech Nation Report for 2019.
- Energy Sector startups sought for EDF Energy’s 2019 Pulse Innovation Challenge 9th May 2019 EDF Energy’s innovation accelerator, Blue Lab are on the hunt for the best new ideas that could spark innovation in the energy sector.
- GovTech workspace to launch in London 30th Apr 2019 Workspace accelerator Huckletree and leading venture firm PUBLIC launches first GovTech workspace in Westminster, London.
