This year will see one of the most far-reaching changes to UK pensions. From October 2012, new employers’ duties commence which will require employers to start automatically enrolling all eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme. The duties will be staged in by employer size over the next few years,…
Sunderland City Council have submitted their self assessment for their bid to host the world’s first Green Investment Bank.The fund demonstrates the Council’s commitment to leveraging greater private investment in green businesses, and shows how then will meet key location criteria such as providing energy efficient accommodation. It also will…
Self-employed business people from across the North East should be cautious when filing in their tax returns, risking overpayment or the taxman’s wrath for failing to do so.There has been a five percent increase in the number of self-employed workers in the North East, and for many the 31st January…
New EU rules on capital requirements risk jeopardising SME’s access to trade finance, and therefore could impact on exports, Barclays has warned. At a European Parliament roundtable discussion, hosted by Bendt Bendtsen MEP and Barlcays and the UEAPME, attention was drawn to the impact of the new ‘Basel III’ EU…
Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle has finally opened its doors to the public, creating 25 jobs in the process.The hotel, which has been built on the former Parcel Works site on Westgate Road, is the first premium budget design-led hotel in the city.Chief executive of Sleeperz Hotels believes that the brand fills…
The West Midlands has fared worst in terms of manufacturing job losses since 2006, reveals GMB union.Recession has cost 706,300 jobs across UK manufacturing, with the West Midlands suffering 119,000 losses, by far the largest of any region.The South East followed at 100,800, and the North West at 97,000. Staffordshire…
Bristol Airport has been named the top airport for business travellers at the Business Travel Awards this week. An independent panel of judges, including travel managers from major organisations such as EADS, Alcatel-Lucent, Tesco, HSBC and E.ON were impressed by Bristol’s proactive approach to corporate customers. A dedicated sales team…
Filmology, the UK’s leading film and cinema promotions specialist, has appointed John Ridley in the newly created position of Business Development Director. Having worked at Carlton Screen Advertising for ten years, John has accrued extensive experience within the film sponsorship and promotions industry. During his time at the company, John was…
North East objection’s to the use of the City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal for turnaround calls have been heard by the Government, who have now begun to address the impact the change could have on the Port of Tyne.In 2011 the Department for Transport consulted on proposals from Liverpool City…
A local not-for-profit housing provider has opened a new £2.7 million sports and social integration facility for young and vulnerable people in Gateshead.Four Housing Group have joined forced with Gateshead Council, Redheugh Boys Club and the Cyrenians to open the Academy, which will house 16-25 year old homeless youngsters and…
Nick Clegg has urged more businesses to offer shares to their employees, saying it will improve productivity and unlock growth.
Would this be a productive way to boost the economy?