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Autumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to Brexit
— Read More — Autumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to BrexitAutumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to Brexit
Philip Hammond announces retailer rate cuts, the introduction of UK digital tax, and a two-year fix on VAT threshold in the 2018 Autumn Budget
SMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against Invoices
— Read More — SMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against InvoicesSMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against Invoices
Legislation has been put into place to end restrictions on invoice finance for small businesses
FSB Launches Business Funding Platform
— Read More — FSB Launches Business Funding PlatformFSB Launches Business Funding Platform
The Federation of Small Businesses has launched the FSB Funding Platform, which gives its members free access to more than 100 business lenders
British Fintech in Buoyant Mood Despite Brexit
— Read More — British Fintech in Buoyant Mood Despite BrexitBritish Fintech in Buoyant Mood Despite Brexit
Brexit won't impact the UK's position as a world-leading fintech hub. That was the resounding message from The Telegraph Future of Fintech conference
Association of Alternative Business Finance Launched
— Read More — Association of Alternative Business Finance LaunchedAssociation of Alternative Business Finance Launched
A group of alternative SME lenders has come together to launch the Association of Alternative Business Finance, which aims to promote industry best practice
Construction Contractors' Late Payment Woes Revealed
— Read More — Construction Contractors' Late Payment Woes RevealedConstruction Contractors' Late Payment Woes Revealed
A new report by Funding Options highlights how lengthy payment terms of major developers are having a crushing impact on the cash flow of contractors
Commercial Finance Brokers Warned Over Introducers
— Read More — Commercial Finance Brokers Warned Over IntroducersCommercial Finance Brokers Warned Over Introducers
The NACFB has advised commercial finance brokers to check whether their introducers are authorized to make referrals, following recent regulatory changes
Bank Referral Scheme Launched
— Read More — Bank Referral Scheme LaunchedThe government's bank referral scheme obliges nine major UK banks to refer small businesses to alternative lenders when they are rejected for finance
‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit
— Read More — ‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit
Alternative finance leaders say it’s been business as usual following the EU referendum, but express concern about recruitment for UK fintech startups
‘Social Dining’ Startup VizEat Raises €3.8 Million
— Read More — ‘Social Dining’ Startup VizEat Raises €3.8 Million‘Social Dining’ Startup VizEat Raises €3.8 Million
VizEat, the company that allows amateur chefs to host dinner parties and cooking classes, is eyeing up new cities following its latest round of investment
Executive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper
— Read More — Executive Pay Targeted by Government White PaperExecutive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper
A new report reveals that FTSE 100 bosses earn 150 times more than employees, and says executive pay should be decided by a ‘shareholders committee’
Retail Banking Set for Shake-Up
— Read More — Retail Banking Set for Shake-UpRetail Banking Set for Shake-Up
The Competition and Marketing Authority criticizes lack of competition in retail banking sector, and vows to create fairer deal for customers and businesses
Verizon to Acquire Yahoo's Web Properties for $4.8 Billion
— Read More — Verizon to Acquire Yahoo's Web Properties for $4.8 BillionVerizon to Acquire Yahoo's Web Properties for $4.8 Billion
Verizon, the US telecoms giant that also owns AOL, acquires Yahoo's web assets for $40 billion less than what Microsoft offered for the company in 2008
Settled Secures £1 Million Investment
— Read More — Settled Secures £1 Million InvestmentSettled Secures £1 Million Investment
Proptech startup Settled has closed a £1 million seed funding round led by Silicon Valley VC 500 Startups
Government Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech
— Read More — Government Report Outlines Future of UK FintechGovernment Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech
New government report, Stepping Forward, examines the heady growth of the fintech sector and reveals how the UK can become the fintech capital of the world
Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%
— Read More — Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%
George Osborne says UK is still "open for business" following Brexit vote, as he outlines plan to cut corporation tax to lowest rate of all major economies
New Proptech Company Seeks £1 Million to Grow
— Read More — New Proptech Company Seeks £1 Million to GrowNew Proptech Company Seeks £1 Million to Grow
New proptech company, Settled, puts the power into the hands of people selling and buying homes. It's also seeking more investment to grow its brand
Spotify Hits 'Play' on $1 Billion Investment
— Read More — Spotify Hits 'Play' on $1 Billion InvestmentSpotify Hits 'Play' on $1 Billion Investment
Music streaming service Spotify has announced its $1bn debt financing package to challenge Apple Music and Tidal. Have they really got a good deal though?
Selfie Banking App Created for Millennials
— Read More — Selfie Banking App Created for MillennialsSelfie Banking App Created for Millennials
Neat – a Hong Kong startup – is banking on using selfies in a more serious way, helping young professional get easy access to their bank account
Osborne Reveals 2016 Budget
— Read More — Osborne Reveals 2016 BudgetBudget 2016: A quick look at news for SMEs and entrepreneurs from George Osborne's April budget announcement
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