More than a third of UK entrepreneurs are concerned about the financial impact of Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs, according to a new survey by entrepreneur network Helm. The poll, conducted between 10 and 11 February among Helm’s 400 members—who collectively generate £8 billion in revenue—found that 37% of respondents fear the tariffs could add […]
Small businesses across the UK are urging the government to prioritise easier access to funding, subsidised AI training, and a more SME-friendly tax system as part of its economic growth strategy, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. The report, which draws on input from hundreds of businesses that participated in the investment bank’s […]
Businesses must prepare for a significant new workplace entitlement where a baby is born on or after 6 April 2025 – neonatal care leave. Currently, 1 in 7 babies in the UK requires neonatal care due to premature birth, low birth weight, or complications. Until now, parents in this situation have had to rely on maternity, […]
The Chancellor and the Treasury must reallocate funds to support employment and recruitment market reforms, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). In its Spending Review submission, APSCo has urged the Government to focus investment on targeted employment reforms that will drive economic growth, improve regulatory frameworks, and address critical skills shortages across […]
A surge in interest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) resources has been reported in the UK following the decision by former US President Donald Trump to withdraw federal support for DEI initiatives, prompting many global corporations to scale back or reverse their diversity commitments. Compliance and diversity training provider Skillcast has recorded a 92% […]
The UK’s tax system is becoming increasingly costly and difficult to manage, with administrative expenses soaring for both the government and businesses, according to a damning report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The spending watchdog warned that growing complexity in tax rules has pushed HMRC’s running costs up by £563 million in real terms […]
Plans to roll out ten additional banking hubs across the North East and Cumbria have been unveiled, in a bid to support customers and businesses left behind by widespread branch closures. The proposed sites include Barnard Castle in County Durham, Cockermouth in Cumbria, and Whitley Bay in North Tyneside. Operated by the Post Office and […]
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 million for the year to 4 May 2024, each of the 1,000-plus staff stands to receive about £1,000, up from […]
The Sun, Britain’s highest-circulation tabloid, is rolling out a new subscription service—dubbed “Sun Club”—priced at £1.99 a month. Launching on Tuesday, it will charge readers for selected star columns, including those by Jeremy Clarkson, as well as popular features such as the “Dear Deidre” agony aunt and exclusive investigations. The move marks the publisher’s return […]
Nigel Farage has reiterated his belief that Britain’s post-Brexit agreement with the EU is ripe for improvement, although he gave scant detail on what shape those changes might take. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, the Reform UK leader argued that the UK should remain “friendly” with Brussels, but avoid deepening “industrial collaboration” that […]