QUEEN SPEECH OUTLINES DIGITAL ECONOMY BILL
Queen Elizabeth II recently delivered her traditional speech at the 65th state opening of Parliament. This 21-Bill government agenda included a Digital Economy Bill which could prove extremely advantageous to the UK’s small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Verastar reports.…
BROADBAND SPEEDS ARE IMPACTING UK BUSINESSES
Verastar reports on the findings of recently released research, which indicate that slow broadband speeds are impeding UK business productivity.
Universal Service Obligation
The Register writes that last year, the UK government committed to introducing a Universal Service Obligation of …
MAJORITY OF UK BUSINESSES BELIEVE STAFF REQUIRE MORE DIGITAL SKILLS
Verastar reports on the findings of a new study, which suggest that a majority of UK-based businesses believe that their employees require more digital skills to thrive in the workplace.
Digital skills gap
Increasingly, digital skills are fast becoming extremely …
ENERGY NETWORK INNOVATION IS TOP GOVERNMENT PRIORITY
The UK’s Energy Minister has recently assured network operators that the government has made supporting energy network innovation a “top priority.”
Ofgem review
Utility Week writes that in December, UK energy regulator Ofgem launched a consultation on the future of …
VERASTAR REWARDS EMPLOYEES WITH SUMMER PARTY
Following a successful start to the year, in order to show staff how appreciative everyone is of their hard work and endeavour thus far in 2016, Verastar has rewarded staff with a summer party at Bijou nightclub in Manchester. The …
WHAT DOES THE ENTERPRISE ACT MEAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES?
WHAT DOES THE ENTERPRISE ACT MEAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES?
With the passing of Royal Assent, The Enterprise Act has now come into force in the UK. Verastar asks: what does the Enterprise Act mean for small businesses?
Vital SME policies…
WHAT DOES THE 2016 BUDGET MEAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES?
WHAT DOES THE 2016 BUDGET MEAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES?
Chancellor George Osbourne announced the UK government’s Annual Budget for 2016 last week. Verastar explains the key policy changes announced in this speech which could impact UK small to medium sized …
FSB WELCOMES SUNDAY TRADING HOURS VOTE RESULT
FSB WELCOMES SUNDAY TRADING HOURS VOTE RESULT
The UK’s Parliament recently voted against extending Sunday trading hours for larger retailers. Verastar has learned that lobbying organisation the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) has suggested that this is a positive result …
UK BUSINESS SECRETARY PROMISES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS BROADBAND
UK BUSINESS SECRETARY PROMISES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS BROADBAND
Estimates suggest that broadband contributes more than £120 billion to the UK’s economy per annum. However, UK small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) cite lack of access to superfast broadband as a …
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES SHOWN TO AID SME DEVELOPMENT
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES SHOWN TO AID SME DEVELOPMENT
New statistics have indicated to Verastar that small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) which maximise digital technologies experience a more rapid pace of development.
Essential to company survival
Software solutions provider SAP recently …
