Makes the point that many UK small and medium‐sized business are probably misguided in supposing the single European market will not affect them significantly. The DTI provides information but trade associations and professional bodies have a key part to play. Reports on a survey of such...

Explores the increasing co‐operation between higher education and industry in the area of research and development and concludes that success is more likely, if both parties agree on the benefits of co‐operation as opposed to each working separately.

Since Britain joined the European Community, there has been growing recognition of the importance of foreign‐language training to help companies make a success of their closer links with Europe. But many British businesses appear to be under‐prepared. Reports on a survey of what 435...