Useful Websites - Business and Management research and practice - Business: Dissertations and Research Projects - My Subject at Middlesex University Library and Student Support

Websites supporting researchers

British Library Management and Business Studies Portal
Please note that this page is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues experiences by the British Library,

Joint project of the British Library, in association with the British Academy of Management (BAM) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). A collection of digital and print material for UK management research and practice, including full text research reports, summaries, working papers and videos.
UK Data Service
A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers. Registration is required if you wish to download, order or analyse data online.
UK Data Service Student pages
Dissertation resources and events

Industry / Market and Company Databases

Passport This link opens in a new window Description: Passport provides key business intelligence on industries, countries and consumers. It will be useful to students studying a wide range of areas including international business and marketing, economics, social science, travel and tourism, international hospitality management, international relations & environmental health.
IBISWorld This link opens in a new window An excellent collection of industry research reports
Mintel This link opens in a new window Mintel contains marketing intelligence reports, trend analysis and market size information for a wide range of industries and across several countries. It is particularly strong for sector information in European and American countries.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window Description: Business Source Complete is our most comprehensive business database with content from peer reviewed (scholarly) journal and magazine articles. Most articles are full text. Business reports with industry, company and country profiles are also included.
WARC This link opens in a new window Description: World Advertising Research Centre (WARC) combines current new thinking and trends with best practice, featuring access to over 6,000 award-winning case studies, in-depth trend analysis, and research reports. Established in 1985, WARC combines its own content with that of respected industry partners worldwide and provides detailed solutions to real marketing challenges.
Statista This link opens in a new window An extensive collection of statistics, reports and insights.

Important information about Sci-Hub

Please use the resources provided through the Middlesex University Library, including Library Search, various databases, and Google Scholar to access academic journal articles. Please do not use illegal websites such as Sci-Hub to download published scientific papers.

You can find more information about how websites such as Sci-Hib obtain access to papers through a variety of malicious means below:

https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/police-warn-students-and-universities-of-accessing-an-illegal-website-to-download-published-scientific-papers/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-56462390

For guidance and advice regarding finding sources and referencing, please contact the Library.

Useful Websites - official reports and data

Business in the Community
Information about responsible business practice.
CBI:Confederation of British Industry
UK's largest business lobbying organisation.
Chartered Institute of Taxation
The leading professional body in the UK for advisers dealing with all aspects of taxation.
CIMA: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The world's largest professional body of management accountants.
CIPD: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
UK association for human resource management professionals.
Companies House
Information on all UK registered companies.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
UK professional body for management.
Deloitte
Independent auditors and experts in corporate finance providing analysis of national and global trends in a variety of industries.
Department for Business & Trade
Responsible for creating the conditions for business success and for growing the UK economy.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
UK department in charge of securing long-term energy supply, speed up the delivery of network infrastructure and green energy, halving inflation...etc.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Helping to promote, develop and manage the UK's scientific, research, and technological outputs.
Eurostat
The statistical office of the European Union, providing European statistics that enable comparisons between countries and regions.
Government Information Service
Provides links to all UK national and local Government Departments.
HRM Guide
Free articles about Human Resource Management. Has student resources section covering all aspects of HRM.
Office for National Statistics
UK economic and social statistics, including the Retail Price Index, trade figures, unemployment figures etc.
Government Statistics
Provides the latest UK statistics regarding the UK economy, environment, agriculture etc.
National Bureau of Economic Research
Research organization promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works.
Neighbourhood Statistics (UK Office for National Statistics)
Detailed statistics and summary reports on neighbourhoods, based on official data.
Open Geodemographics
A free Open Geography portal from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Official Publications
Full text or summary of selected UK Official Publications from The Stationery Office.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Experts in audit, assurance and tax, offer analysis of the national and global trends in a variety of industries.
Stock Exchange
This site provides information on UK share prices, FTSE 100 mortgage and saving rates etc.
TUC
UK trade unions.
UK Local Government
National association of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve.
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is a research and knowledge exchange service based in the UK Parliament. It works to ensure that the best available research evidence and information is brought to bear on the legislative process and scrutiny of Government.