Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to freeze business rates again, amid warnings that a multi-billion hike in bills could dent investment and leave many small firms “on the brink”. Last autumn the chancellor announced a major support package worth £13.6 billion to help businesses still recovering from the pandemic. It included freezing business rates, […]
After a period of unprecedented challenges brought about by Covid restrictions, Disney’s British arm has made a remarkable recovery, much to the delight of theatre-goers and Disney fans alike. Drawing income from across Europe, the company’s UK-based operations have witnessed a surge in revenue, thanks to the easing of Covid restrictions and a boost in […]
As the first major global AI safety summit approaches, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is yet to provide crucial details such as an exact date and invitee lists, as officials from four counties around the world urge the UK to speed up the planning process, according to spokespeople from Politico. Earlier this year, the UK announced […]
Raffolux, the UK’s leading digital raffle platform has announced a special celebration in honour of the Lionesses’ success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup as the current favourites to win the competition. As a token of appreciation for their employees’ hard work this year so far, Raffolux will be granting them a well-deserved day off […]
Business confidence is high among SME leaders in the UK, with three in five forecasting increases in revenue over the next 12 months. Small businesses have been under unprecedented strain over the past few years, with the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing economic volatility creating persistent and cumulative challenges. Yet the majority of […]
What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second. Elevating ESG, however, is tough to deliver. In practice, it is hugely dependent upon good supplier data, […]
Bookshop.org, the ethical book-buying alternative to Amazon, has now generated £3 million in profit since its launch for the 570 independent bookshops using the platform, and is setting the goal to increase online sales for indies by five times in the next five years. The news comes as a new survey from the Booksellers Association […]
As the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in London looms closer, there has been a surge in demand for the mayor’s vehicle scrappage scheme. Londoners are eager to trade in their older cars and take advantage of the £2,000 grant offered by the scheme to purchase a vehicle that is exempt from the £12.50-a-day […]
Since its inception 18 years ago, The Apprentice has captivated the nation, with millions of viewers eagerly tuning in to see which contestants Lord Sugar will fire and ultimately hire. The reality TV show follows aspiring entrepreneurs as they compete in a series of tasks to impress Lord Sugar. However, there are many behind-the-scenes secrets […]
The recent rainfall in July may have been unwelcome to some, but it has come at the perfect time for wine producers in England. Thanks to the ideal weather conditions this year, growers are now predicting bumper harvests, which will undoubtedly boost the flourishing wine industry in the UK. With the number of vineyards across […]