The British Business Bank has announced that, through the Recovery Loan Scheme, accredited lenders have offered over £1bn to smaller businesses in London as they steer a path towards a sustainable recovery. Of the £1.01bn of total funding offered through Read more…
• £800,000 is to be invested in nine zones across the capital to support jobs, training and create affordable studio space, this includes the ‘reaccreditation’ of the Creative Enterprise West Zone rooted in London Borough of Hounslow since 2019 • Read more…
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) reliance on passenger fares for the majority of its income, means the effect of the pandemic on TfL’s finances has been devastating, requiring Government support to keep public transport in London operating. The Government set a Read more…
With the Mayor of London setting a target for the capital to be net zero carbon by 2030, all organisations across West London are encouraged to tackle the climate emergency in their own way. Throughout June/July a number of climate Read more…
The Elizabeth line is now here, including the new section from Paddington to Abbey Wood. The line will initially operate as three separate railways, in the east, west and through central London. Services from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield will connect Read more…
On May 5, thousands of Londoners went to the polls to have their say on their ward and council representatives. For West London, this results in attitudinal shifts as political control changes hands… Read on for the headlines on the Read more…
The National Minimum Wage and Living Wage increased from April, as well as national insurance contributions (NICs). Employers need to ensure they’ve planned for the changes. National Living Wage The hourly rate of National Living Wage that must be paid Read more…
The tax charge on loans between a director and their company goes up from April. Such loans are common practice, but problems can arise if these transactions are not properly accounted for. There are various reasons why a director can Read more…
Nominate your business for the Pride of Brent Awards! Your business could be named ‘Most sustainable business of the year’! Nominations are now open for the Pride of Brent awards, celebrating the unsung local heroes, keyworkers and businesses in Brent. Read more…
Ultra Education C.I.C. is back with the UKs biggest youth business fair in 2022! About this event Go and see the youngest and brightest entrepreneurs showcase their products and services at the UK’s #1 kids business fair at The Great Read more…
