UK businesses optimistic about overseas expansion
UK businesses are optimistic about the prospects for overseas expansion according to accountants BDO.Some 78% of the 100 UK firms surveyed expected revenue from foreign…
Bogus drug websites raided
A global raid on the sale of fake and unlicensed medicines by websites has found £6.5 million of drugs.UK drug officials took part in a…
Asos sees big increase in online sales
The online fashion retailer Asos saw a big increase in demand from US customers- which helped sales to grow 31% in the three months to…
Companies need bold action to grow survey finds
The latest survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) finds that while the UK economy remains weak- businesses are growing.Director general John Longworth called…
UK broadband plans will slow online business growth
A £1.1 billion funding gap means the UK government’s targets for broadband growth are unlikely to be met predicts a report by the London School…
Facebook’s floatation values company at between £53 billion and £59 billion
Facebook has set the share price for its upcoming floatation at between £17.5 ($28) and £21.8 ($35) per share, valuing the company at between £53…