Stefan Stern: David Cameron is failing as a leader because he is a follower
Leaders need to have a purpose but some are clearly lacking in that department.
James Caan: Addressing productivity puzzle is key to ensuring UK becomes dominant world economy
Caan believes productivity is the secret to Britain's economic future.
Summer budget 2015: George Osborne's speech in full
Read the Conservative chancellor's full emergency budget here.
Trade deal could grow UK food exports but uncertainty lies in Brexit
The UK's food sector is its largest manufacturer, but its growth is threatened by a potential exit from the EU.
UK passengers pay highest taxes to fly in EU says accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young
Passengers flying in and out of the UK pay the highest taxes in the EU.
Microsoft details seven Editions of Windows 10 - its unified operating system
Microsoft has revealed that its single, unified operating system Windows 10 will come in seven different Editions
Edmund Shing: It's Apple v Microsoft in the technology boxing match of the century
Apple and Microsoft continue to slug it out for the crown for world's most valuable firm.
Election 2015: Cameron and Miliband can gain huge advantage by winning small business favour
Small business community has a crucial role to play in the election - but we have plenty of demands.
eBay: Postal costs holding back Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
A third of businesses believe that postal costs are hindering growth
China's rising labour costs could make India attractive for investors
PM Narendra Modi, now visiting Europe, to woo investors to India.
Newcastle upon Tyne: Subway advert for apprentice sandwich artist slammed as 'disgraceful'
People shocked at the £2.73 hourly pay rate for the sandwich maker apprentice job.
Oversized pay packets are ruining public's trust in companies, finds IoD
A survey from IoD shows what the public think about excessive salaries.
UK government puts pressure on companies to pay suppliers with 'tougher' code
Minister Matthew Hancock made the announcement at the 2015 EEF National Manufacturing Conference.
RBS deputy chief Chris Sullivan leaves after apology for giving incorrect evidence to the government
However, Sullivan was expected to leave in 2015 after overseeing the lender's restructuring.
Autumn Statement 2014: Small business rates relief doubled to £1,500 for 500,000 firms
High-street shops, pubs and cafes to benefit as government announces review into the tax.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne will 'launch review' into business rates system
The Confederation of British Industry called on the Chancellor to reform the system.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne gives small firms £900m lending boost
The Chancellor made the announcement ahead of this year's Autumn Statement.
UK Economic Recovery: Two Thirds of SMEs Aim to Pay Off Debts Soon
The Finance Monitor, carried out by BDRC Continental, added 77% of SMEs were now profitable.
RBS Apologises for Giving False Evidence in GRG Hearing
Bank claimed controversial GRG unit was not supposed to make a profit.
National Business Awards 2014: Meet the Winners
Over 1,200 business and thought leaders gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel as the winners of the 2014 National Business Awards were revealed
Shale Gas Unlikely to Reduce Energy Bills as Government 'Oversells' Benefits of Fracking
New report counters government claims that fracking will make UK energy self-sufficient.
Italy and China Ink Deals Worth $10bn as Recession Bites
Italian premier Matteo Renzi is eyeing deals with China to reduce his nation's debt burden.
SMEs Raking in 50% of Revenues from Overseas Market by 2019
SMEs are eyeing global trade potential but are alive to real or perceived obstacles.
UK Small Business Four-Year High Confidence Boost Unlocks Hiring Sprees
Sage says the UK economy is continuing to go from strength to strength.
TTIP: EU Trade Commissioner Elect Malmström Clarifies Public Services Exemption from Trade Negotiations
National governments free to negotiate their own public services agreement with US.
UK Economic Recovery 'Not Filtering Down' to One in Four SMEs
Virgin Media Business warns 23% of SME say they will not grow in the next six months.
Scottish Independence: 68% of Small Businesses Worried About Union Break
45% of English and Welsh SMEs also felt it would be bad for business.
United States Most Welcoming Country for UK SME Exports
The USA is the top export destination for the UK's small and medium enterprises.
China Growth Boom to Last Another 20 Years
Former World Bank chief economist says China growth could stick at 8% thanks to late developing advantage.
RBS Scraps Controversial GRG Unit Criticised in Tomlinson Report
Sources tell IBTimes UK that GRG bosses Derek Sach and Aubrey Adams will leave the bank