Alibaba's Jack Ma promotes free trade for SMEs via Electronic World Trade Platform
Ma also discussed promotion of the Electronic World Trading Platform (eWTP).
For maternity discrimination to end, we need to change work culture and the attitude of bosses
This unacceptable discrimination must not be overlooked as Whitehall grapples with Brexit.
Bilateral agreements can be a long and winding road
At least six countries in the EU have issues with parts of the Agreement and might delay, if not block ratification. Brexiteers be warned.
Patrick McLoughlin's son lands Number 10 role as business community liaison
McLoughlin comes from the Institute of Directors after working on May's leadership campaign.
PayPal executive claims funding programme a hit with small businesses ignored by traditional lenders
PayPal Working Capital has dispensed £185m worth of funds to 14,000 UK businesses since 2014.
Optimism among UK small manufacturers sees sharpest fall since 2009
Uncertainty following Brexit vote hits confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises.
FSB sees potential for doubling small business exporters
The European Union is the most favoured export destination for UK small businesses.
IBM to open Blockchain Innovation Center in Singapore
IBM looks to global trade blockchain with Port Authority of Singapore, the world's largest container transhipment port.
AT&T reveals it is under constant attack and wards off over 200,000 malware attacks everyday
The ISP disclosed that it detects over 30 billion malicious scans on a daily basis.
EU referendum: Eurosceptic heavyweights turn out for Brexit: The Movie premiere in London
IBTimes UK spoke to Ukip's Nigel Farage, Labour MP Kate Hoey and Tory MEP Dan Hannan off the red carpet.
HSBC commits £10bn of loans to SMEs despite Brexit uncertainty
The UK will hold a referendum on European Union membership on 23 June.
Half of small UK businesses fail to capitalise on international sales boom
Only 56% of small and medium-sized UK firms sell abroad online despite huge demand from foreign markets.
UK trade deficit: Lloyds Bank pledges to help 5000 SMEs in 2016 to become first-time exporters
Britain's trade deficit in goods with the European Union is at its highest levels since 1998.
Lack of investment threatens to leave British businesses exposed to digital skills gap
UK firms spend only £109 per employee in digital skills training but 47% believe better skills are required.
EU referendum: CBI survey finds 80% of businesses want Britain to stay in the EU
CBI says eight in 10 British business want to stay in the EU, while 5% will back Brexit at June referendum.
EU referendum: Boris Johnson slams suspension of BCC boss for Brexit support
London Major called the suspension of the BCC's director general 'scandalous'.
WPP hikes dividend but warns industry optimism is misplaced
FTSE 100 group says clients are becoming not willing to take risks.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn blasts banks for treating British businesses like 'cash cows'
Corbyn issued the attack during his first speech to a business body since becoming Labour leader.
Ian McCarthy: Small businesses lead the way towards rebalancing the national economy
With a proven track record of job creation,SMEs will be responsible for increasing levels of employment.
What can entrepreneurs learn from Kanye West and his $53m debt?
Some 44% of startups either run out of cash or come very close to doing so within the first three years.
EU referendum: Brussels grandee Jean-Claude Juncker praises 'fair' reform deal
European Commission president told MEPs he welcomed the draft EU reform deal.
Skuchain: Here's how blockchain will save global trade a trillion dollars
IBTimes spoke to Skuchain about how blockchains will optimise antiquated, paper-based trade.
British Land trading beats expectations as controversial London redevelopment deal agreed
Boris Johnson gave the go-ahead to redevelop Victorian warehouses on Norton Folgate in central London.
Digital currency: Putting blockchain regulations into the broader context of today
Steve Ehrlich, an associate at Spitzberg Partners, surveys the regulatory landscape regarding blockchain.
Europe sees biggest shake-up of data protection laws in almost two decades
New data privacy and protection rules could see firms facing multibillion pound fines if they fail to comply.
Ebury raises $83m from Vitruvian Partners and 83North
Fintech start-up that provides a variety of online services to smaller businesses has raised over $110m.
David Cameron heckled: Small businesses want out and four more EU referendum claims
IBTimes UK lists the real facts behind trade and economic policies from the European Union.
Dragons' Den star Sarah Willingham on Britain's great entrepreneurial appetite
British entrepreneur Willingham spoke at this year's Small Business Awards.
Andrew Tyrie urges PRA to consider fate of challenger banks in tax surcharge plans
The Tory MP asked the PRA ensure that the new banking surcharge will not hurt competition in the industry.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's Brighton party conference speech in full
The recently elected Labour leader spoke for an hour as he addressed his party faithful.