Great Portland Estates (GPE) is urging shareholders to support a £350 million fundraising initiative to capitalise on what it sees as the bottoming out of the commercial property market. The funds will be used to acquire and develop more office spaces in London, seizing opportunities to buy quality assets at discounted prices. Over the past […]
The University of Lincoln, UK, has joined a groundbreaking coalition of 17 universities, in support of a £3m international campaign which has been launched this week to drive economic growth in the Midlands. Each year, the University contributes more than £400 million to the local economy and has forged sustainable, long-term relationships with a diverse […]
BT has significantly postponed its plans to switch customers from traditional copper-based landlines to internet-based services, following concerns about the impact on vulnerable individuals. Initially set for completion by the end of 2025, the switch is now delayed until the end of January 2027. The decision comes after several incidents where telecare devices, crucial for […]
Londoners accustomed to seeing their Uber drivers in Toyota Priuses may soon find them driving electric Kias instead as Uber is set to offer more than 35,000 of its London drivers up to £22,000 in grants and discounts to transition from hybrids, diesel, and petrol cars to fully electric vehicles. The app-based taxi service aims […]
In the largest trade delegation from the UK in a decade, Oliver Dowden, the Deputy Prime Minister, led a significant British presence at the Great Futures event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This high-profile event kicked off with a unique performance of “Scotland the Brave” by the Royal Regiment of Scotland, combined with a local flute […]
An independent review, the Lilac review, has highlighted significant challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs in the UK, identifying inaccessible support services, poor access to finance, and the “burden of proof of disability” as key issues that need addressing. The provisional findings from this government-backed review, launched in February and jointly chaired by Kevin Hollinrake (Minister […]
The forthcoming election presents a significant opportunity to rethink the role of business in society, according to Chris Turner, campaign director of the Better Business Act. Speaking to a Barbican audience during a panel event celebrating the third Better Business Day, Turner emphasised the potential for the Better Business Act to fundamentally change how firms […]
German businesses plan to increase investment in people and production in the UK, but more needs to be done to improve post-Brexit trading, say leading business and tax advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Nils Schmidt-Soltau, a Partner at the firm, said: “A recent survey by the German-British Chamber of Commerce found that most UK-based German businesses […]
We know being active is great for your physical health, but when your body feels good your mind does too. Yetunde Bankole, Lead Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach at Vitality explains that’s why this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focussed on movement, and the power it has to strengthen and improve your mental health. At […]
The UK enjoys a competitive advantage in a third of green products and services, positioning itself ahead in the global race to achieve net zero, according to a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a progressive thinktank. Despite experiencing four decades of industrial decline, the IPPR highlighted that UK firms are […]