Fire destroys Manchester office block
30 April 2007
An office block in central Manchester has been destroyed by a major fire and is at risk of collapse.
Kent earthquake shows disaster can strike at any time
30 April 2007
The recent earthquake in Kent highlights that potential disasters can strike at anytime and it is important to ensure possible damage is insured against.
Pub investigation after vandalism
27 April 2007
A pub in Somerset is being investigated by police after persistent complaints of vandalism from residents.
Number of construction accident deaths up by 25%
27 April 2007
The number of construction workers who were killed in accidents rose by 25 per cent last year, according to a study for Ucatt, the construction union.
Violence down since longer opening hours
26 April 2007
The number of serious injuries as a result of violence in pubs has fallen by two per cent since last year despite longer opening hours, according to new research.
SMEs losing money by not knowing IP rights
26 April 2007
On World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, small businesses are being warned that they risk losing valuable revenue from their own innovations because they are not aware of their rights.
20,000 start-up businesses fail every year
25 April 2007
New figures from the London Stock Exchange reveal that some 500,000 people in the UK are expected to become involved with a start-up business this year.
Welsh pub closed after food poisoning outbreak
25 April 2007
A popular family pub in Cardiff has been closed after 90 staff and customers were taken ill.
Banking for SMEs inadequate, says FSB
24 April 2007
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has released its findings that small businesses are still not receiving good enough quality service from their banks when it comes to switching accounts, overcharging and customer services.
Coventry restaurant fined £10,500
24 April 2007
A restaurant owner in Coventry has been found guilty of three food hygiene offences and fined £3,500 per offence, it has emerged.
SMEs 'lack understanding' of bribery
23 April 2007
New data has revealed that small businesses have an insufficient understanding of UK laws on bribery and corruption, despite the fact that they are as much at risk as larger firms.
Illegally imported food found in Ealing shops
23 April 2007
The Ealing council has warned small food retailers about the dangers of selling illegally imported food after several items were found in shops across the borough.
SMEs at risk from software piracy
20 April 2007
Small businesses are grossly underestimating the dangers of illegal software and viruses, according to a new survey commissioned by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).
SMEs not following advice, says FSA
20 April 2007
New research from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has found that many small businesses that employ compliance consultants are failing to heed their advice.
Work-related stress noted as key factor in construction sickness
19 April 2007
SME managers who work in the construction industry are being advised to consider work-related stress among its top health priorities following the findings of a new report.
Brighton pub fined for waste offences
19 April 2007
A seafront bar in Brighton has been found guilty of illegally dumping rubbish, it has emerged.