Bank Branch Closures Spark Fears For SMEs 4th December 2017. Taxpayer-owned RBS has sparked concerns for small businesses after announcing plans to axe a quarter of its bank branches with the loss of 680 jobs. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)

Brexit Clarity Needed To Protect Business 4th December 2017. The CBI has called for clarity on Brexit transition arrangements as it forecasts two years of tepid economic growth. In its latest economic forecast, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warns that

Retailers Feel Business Rates Pressure 4th December 2017. An average of six shops a day have been lost in England and Wales over the past seven years, an analysis of government data has found. Between 2010 and 2017, 15,856 shops

30/11/2017 CMA takes action against secondary ticketing sites (UK) Secondary ticket sites suspected of breaking consumer protection law are facing enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority, which uncovered widespread concerns about the quality of information given to consumers

1st December 2017. Tech Giant Caught Snooping Google is facing legal action on behalf of millions of people in England and Wales over allegations that it unlawfully collected individuals’ personal data. A consumer campaign group has launched unprecedented legal action