A growing consumer backlash against Amazon’s perceived political affiliations could see UK shoppers joining their US counterparts in boycotting the retail giant, potentially costing it up to £47 million in lost sales, according to delivery expert Parcelhero. In the US, consumer activism is on the rise, with 9% of Amazon shoppers last week planning to […]
London’s black cab industry is at risk of disappearing entirely by 2045 if current trends continue, according to a new report by Centre for London. The research highlights a dramatic decline in the number of taxis on the capital’s roads and warns that urgent intervention is needed from the government, the Mayor of London, and […]
A new study has revealed growing dissatisfaction with workplace policies and financial support for parents, with many employees feeling let down by both their employers and government schemes. The Beyond the Birth Rate report by Fertility Family highlights the impact of employment conditions on family planning, as the UK birth rate has fallen by 26.9% […]
British Airways has long been the target of customer ire—complaints about service standards, outdated technology and, most recently, contentious changes to its loyalty programme are far from rare. Yet the carrier, part of the FTSE 100-listed International Airlines Group (IAG), is on course to announce a significant upswing in its fortunes next month. Financial analysts […]
Large firms are once again pouring resources into cutting-edge product and service development, according to Frazer Bennett, global head of innovation at PA Consulting. After two years of focusing on cost control, many of the company’s corporate clients are re-engaging with projects designed to fuel growth, Bennett told Business Matters. “Our pipeline for work in […]
In a setback for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s automotive venture, Ineos Automotive has issued a recall for 7,000 Grenadier SUVs in the United States after reports that doors opened unexpectedly while driving. According to filings with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected vehicles were assembled with insufficient grease on door-lock components, leading to […]
Companies employing staff on the National Living Wage (NLW) are braced for cost increases exceeding £2,100 per employee from April 2025, according to leading tax, audit and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The surge follows simultaneous hikes in the NLW and National Insurance Contributions (NIC). Matt Crawford, a partner at Blick Rothenberg, says that with […]
Almost one fifth of mid-sized British businesses have not improved the ethnic diversity of their boards, according to the government-backed Parker review. While many listed firms have taken strides to meet voluntary targets, the new report reveals that 46 FTSE 250 companies—facing a December deadline to appoint at least one non-white director—either missed the goal […]
Made in Britain, the not-for-profit organisation behind the official trademark for UK manufacturing, has forged a new partnership with Lincoln-based digital marketing agency Carrington. The move aims to raise the profile of British-made products, support homegrown businesses, and drive the continued growth of its now 2,100-strong membership. Under the agreement, Carrington will leverage its expertise […]
Labour’s planned reforms to employment rights pose a “highly damaging” threat to business investment and recruitment, according to Rupert Soames, president of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and chairman of medical technology firm Smith & Nephew. His comments follow government amendments to the Employment Rights Bill this week, which include boosting statutory sick pay […]