Entrepreneurial energy remains high across the United States, with over 5.2 million new business applications filed in 2024. A new report by financial software firm Wave has revealed a surprising picture of where startups are…
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Hospitality and retail jobs plummet since Rachel Reeves’s budget, sparking backlash over NICs hike
Jobs in the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors have declined at their fastest rate in recent history following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s October budget, which increased employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by £25 billion. According to…
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It is not easy to run a business that operates 24/7. A hospital, customer support centre, or manufacturing plant, whatever the setting may be, operating shifts 24/7 can be a real mess without proper tools.…
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In a digital landscape where attention spans are shrinking, distractions are constant, and competition is fierce, startups don’t have it easy. To survive, let alone succeed, businesses must find compelling ways to capture user interest…
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UK unemployment reaches 4.7% as labour market cools, raising pressure for Bank of England rate cut
Unemployment in the UK rose to a four-year high of 4.7% in May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), fuelling expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates…
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The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy — a framework designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent companies from exaggerating their environmental credentials. The decision comes after a…
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The property boom driven by the remote working revolution appears to be over, with new figures showing house prices rising sharply in London and its commuter belt while once-popular pandemic escape zones are now seeing…
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Visa, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has announced the winners of its 2025 Let’s Celebrate Towns awards, recognising six standout UK towns for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to economic and community…
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to cut up to 500 management roles in the UK as the automotive giant grapples with falling sales and the financial fallout from US import tariffs. The carmaker, which employs…
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Frasers Group, the retail empire founded by Mike Ashley, has warned it expects little to no profit growth in the year ahead, citing mounting concerns over potential tax rises and economic uncertainty following the Chancellor’s…