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Davies: Use Heathrow expansion to re-establish regional air links

Third runway at Heathrow would be a way to re-grow a national air network that has been lost over the past 20 years, says author of the report into the airport's proposed expansion.

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Heatwave: Lack of maximum workplace temperature ‘putting health of workers at risk’

A lack of clarity could cause problems in the current heatwave, according to Office Genie.

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Lower SME lending down to ‘problem in supply of finance’

Figures from the Bank of England show lending down 0.7% on this time last year: and the problem lies with the banks and government, says OakNorth CEO Rishi Khosla.

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UK directors urge government to invest in infrastructure for growth boost

Largely positive outlook among British business leaders but travel infrastructure a concern, according to Business Growth Fund Growth Climate Index

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Why are fashion brands worried about a weak Euro and Chinese tourists?

The relative value of the Chinese and European currencies has seen shoppers flock West to get the most when flashing the cash for fashion: but it is a growing headache for Chinese brands

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Advertising technology business Captify raises £8m in Series B funding round

Smedvig Capital leads on round that also saw investment from existing partners Panoramic Equity Growth.

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‘Invisible speaker’ manufacturer Feonic launches £700,000 crowdfunding campaign on VentureFounders

Business has pre-money valuation of £1.4m.

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Lifestyle app Velocity raises $12m in huge Series A funding round

Finance round among the largest seen for UK-based business.

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‘Invisible speaker’ manufacturer Feonic launches £700,000 crowdfunding campaign on VentureFounders

Business has pre-money valuation of £1.4m.

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Lifestyle app Velocity raises $12m in huge Series A funding round

Finance round among the largest seen for UK-based business.

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UK entry-level candidates way behind European counterparts for basic skills

Financial bosses lament lack of basic skills among school-leavers.

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Branson: Entrepreneurs ‘better equipped than politicians’ to deal with world problems

Longevity and a wide-ranging approach to issues mean entrepreneurs can take a different view on major global issues, according to Virgin boss.

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Fourex, Just Park and Kino-Mo crowned winners of Pitch to Rich 2015

Three young companies walk away with prizes from a shortlist of nine at an event at the Second Home start-up hub in London.

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Pitch to Rich winners to be announced

Young entrepreneurs pitch to Richard Branson and a panel of top investors in bid to win share of £1m prize.