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News

UK eyes £6bn science fund if EU blocks it from rejoining Horizon Europe

Joining EU €95bn science fund still preferred option for Government but time is running out for next grant funding round

Technology

British companies face £1.6bn loss if EU blocks data sharing

Not having a reciprocal data sharing agreement with the EU post Brexit could cost small British companies £10,000 each in legal fees, says report

Legislation and Regulation

Data protection and GDPR: what are my legal obligations as a business?

As the two-year anniversary of GDPR approaches, Guy Wilmot explores the continued legal obligations for businesses

Legislation and Regulation

Here are the EU Four VAT Quick Fixes and how to deal with them

The EU Four VAT ‘Quick Fixes’ came into effect on January 1 2020, promising seismic change for the way British companies export to Europe. Are you ready?

Funding

More Brexit blues – growth businesses that borrow from EU perform better

Companies that use European Union loans outperform privately funded peers

News

Over 60 per cent of scale-ups are not anti-Brexit

New survey finds that most lawyers, accountants and consultants are unconcerned about Brexit.

News

Study reveals wavering faith in the EU

40 per cent of SME owners reportedly believe that the general economic condition of the EU will worsen over the next 12 months, skewing predictions around the referendum vote three weeks from now.|40 per cent of SME owners reportedly believe that the general economic condition of the EU will worsen over the next 12 months, skewing predictions around the referendum vote three weeks from now.

News

Four in ten SME leaders see EU as a hindrance to business

New poll commissioned by Shore Capital and published by Business for Britain claims anti-EU sentiment among small business community

News

CEOs bullish on EU prospects despite Greek crisis

Global poll of business leaders suggests confidence remains high in the face of possible weakening of the EU.

News

M&S, Kingfisher and Diageo heads draw up suggestions for EU business regulation

A business taskforce including M&S chief Marc Bolland, Kingfisher's Ian Cheshire and Paul Walsh of Diageo has drawn up 30 proposals to cut red tape in the EU.

News

Entrepreneurs react to David Cameron’s European Union speech

Nearly 40 years since the UK became a member of the European Economic Community, prime minister David Cameron has outlined the future of Britain's involvement. GrowthBusiness talks to entrepreneurs to find out whether they agree with his plans.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial