Startups respond to the spring budget
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first budget may have offered some relief for SMEs that will be hit by upcoming changes to business rates but not everyone was impressed
Business rates could be a “ticking time bomb” for small firms
The FSB has voiced concerns that a third of SMEs will see profits drop as a result of the business rates recalculation as the shadow business secretary goes on the offensive
The four ways the government can safeguard Britain’s digital future
Britain may have one of Europe’s most vibrant digital sectors but a new report from Coadec reveals how skills shortages and Brexit worries may create challenges in the future
In the loop: shopping on social and tech talent
While Snap Interactive was the beneficiary of a case of mistaken identity, Pinterest unveiled new features and we saw how the UK squares up against other tech hubs when it comes to salaries
What startups want to see in the spring budget
From business rates to high-speed broadband, there’s no shortage of issues entrepreneurs want Philip Hammond to address
In the loop: status anxiety and rates relief
As the government tried to quell the backlash against its business rates plans, WhatsApp got tongues wagging with its new, Snapchat-like features
In the loop: merging with machines and the consumer spending slump
The EU referendum is finally catching up with the retail sector, the government is taking the fight to late payments and Elon Musk unveils his scheme to prevent the rise of Skynet
Backing British innovation: Royal Academy of Engineering launches a new innovation centre
The Academy’s Enterprise Hub has launched a shiny new venue where Britain’s brightest engineering spin-offs and startups can meet, mingle and scale
