Category: In Business

May 15

University of Hull launches Railwhere to drive innovation in rail freight efficiency

The University of Hull has announced the launch of Railwhere, a new spinout company set to transform the freight industry by helping rail operators cut costs, reduce emissions, and deliver goods more efficiently. Developed from seven years of cutting-edge research at the University’s Logistics Institute, Railwhere combines operational insight with award-winning software to support a […]
May 12

Employers show strong interest in ‘Dutch-style’ CDC pension schemes promising higher retirement payouts

A new wave of interest in “Dutch-style” pension schemes is sweeping through UK employers, with more than 200 companies expressing a desire to join a pioneering multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme that could significantly boost workers’ retirement incomes. The pensions administrator TPT announced on May 8 that it is pressing ahead with launching the […]
May 12

UK hiring confidence hits 10-year low amid wage pressures and economic uncertainty

Employers across the UK are scaling back hiring plans as rising labour costs and economic volatility take their toll, with new data showing workforce expansion expectations at their weakest level in a decade outside the pandemic. The latest Labour Market Outlook from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) reveals that the net employment […]
May 9

Charity services at risk as rising staff costs hit support for vulnerable

Vulnerable beneficiaries are being left without essential support as charities across the UK are forced to scale back services or halt expansion plans due to surging operational costs, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The warning comes amid growing concern that increased National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the rising National […]
May 9

Over £18M raised: How Crowdfunder and Sport England are shaping the future of community sports funding through matched crowdfunding

More than £18 million has been raised for grassroots sport across the UK since 2018, thanks to a trailblazing partnership between Crowdfunder and Sport England — a milestone celebrated last week at a special event in the House of Commons. The event brought together MPs, funding partners, sports bodies, and community leaders, who gathered to […]
May 9

What the Bank of England’s interest rate cut means for your mortgage – and your savings

The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% is welcome news for mortgage holders and homebuyers, but less so for savers. The move, the fourth cut since August, comes amid global economic uncertainty, including concerns over Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and easing inflation. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted narrowly […]
May 9

Carmakers and engineers cheer UK-US trade deal as steel and auto tariffs slashed

British carmakers and manufacturers have welcomed the newly signed UK-US trade deal, which includes a significant reduction in tariffs on automotive and steel exports, offering long-awaited relief to key industrial sectors. The agreement — the first struck under President Trump’s renewed trade agenda — eliminates proposed American tariffs of 27.5% on British steel and reduces […]