Business

Nine out of ten English businesses are grappling with a lack of suitably skilled workers, with entry-level vacancies posing the biggest challenge, according to a study by the Department of Education. The research, which surveyed…

Riverford, the employee-owned organic vegetable box company, will reward its workforce with a £1.3 million profit share after seeing pre-tax profits more than double to £5.3 million. With sales climbing 11 per cent to £110…

Nissan appears ready to pull out of talks over a planned merger with Honda, valued at £46 billion, amid mounting tensions and a desire to find a better-suited ally for its push into electric vehicles…

The Bank of England has reduced its base rate to 4.5 per cent — the third such cut in six months — as policymakers seek to shore up Britain’s weakening economy. In a 7-2 vote,…

The traditional five day work week has been the standard for over a century, but recent shifts in the workplace culture and employee expectations have sparked interest in a shorter work schedule. The concept of…

Female executives who successfully navigate traditionally male-dominated industries often develop distinct approaches to leadership that emphasize adaptability and strategic thinking. Biotechnology expert Leen Kawas highlights how women in leadership positions can leverage their unique perspectives…

A growing gap between private and public sector salaries for cybersecurity professionals is undermining the UK’s national security, according to new research by Naoris Protocol. The blockchain-based cyber firm warns that talented cyber experts are…

The Bank of England is expected to lower its key interest rate later today, moving from 4.75% to 4.5%, in a bid to counter the UK’s sluggish economic performance. Many analysts point to softer GDP…

Ewan Venters, the former chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, has joined the board of the designer label Paul Smith Ltd. His appointment as a non-executive director comes shortly after stepping down as CEO of…

The US Postal Service (USPS) has resumed accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong, reversing a brief suspension triggered by new trade measures introduced by President Donald Trump. The move follows a dramatic shift…