The economy may be improving now across Europe, but there’s no denying that many countries are still suffering from the ongoing effects of recession. In the UK this is particularly evident in the areas of welfare, employment and skills development. With figures now showing a rise of 250,000 in youth unemployment since the beginning of the financial crisis, tackling this issue has now become an important focus for the government. Read more

Budget announcement aims to make Britain the ‘best place to start, finance and grow a business’ Read more

It appears the UK Government is taking a stand against red tape and regulation and that ‘common sense’ will override the current ‘burden of bureaucracy’.  Fine words, but there needs to be real progress in the coming months if they are to deliver the growth and jobs that this and all EU countries depend on.  Read more