UK Finance has published its official submission ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech on 15 July, outlining a package of regulatory reforms aimed at boosting competitiveness, unlocking capital markets, and driving innovation across the…
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The UK automotive industry is on the brink of a labour crisis, with key roles including HGV drivers, delivery workers and vehicle technicians predicted to face complete shortages within the next 25 years, according to…
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In many businesses, leadership is seen as something that happens in boardrooms or during quarterly reviews – a responsibility held by the few. But for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing fast-changing markets, staffing pressures…
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The Home Office has come under fire from MPs for failing to track whether foreign workers leave the UK once their skilled worker visas expire, raising fresh concerns over illegal working and oversight of immigration…
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Smaller firms escape Companies House rule change as government pauses ‘burdensome’ filing reform
Smaller businesses have been granted a reprieve from new Companies House filing rules that would have forced them to disclose more detailed financial information, as the government halts the rollout over fears it could impose…
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Transport for London (TfL) is facing legal action from the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which represents thousands of private hire drivers including those working for Uber, over what it claims are systemic…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that further tax rises may be on the way as economists warn she could be forced to fill a gaping £40 billion hole in the public finances at this autumn’s…
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While Wimbledon’s champions may lift the iconic silverware next weekend, they’ll also be handing a sizeable portion of their record-breaking prize money to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Analysis by accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg suggests…
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Razzamataz offers £25k franchise opportunity to two aspiring entrepreneurs through ‘Future Founders’ initiative
Razzamataz Theatre Schools has launched a new initiative to mark its 25th anniversary, offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own performing arts franchise — backed by a prize worth up to £25,000.…
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UK government bond markets steadied on Thursday morning after Keir Starmer publicly reaffirmed his support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, easing investor concerns over fiscal stability in the wake of rising borrowing costs. The rally comes…