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 […]
The ongoing trade tussle between the United States and Canada, sparked by President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, is poised to shake up North America’s drinks market. Ontario’s Liquor Control Board (LCBO), which typically stocks nearly £570 million (CA$1 billion) of American-made beverages each year, has begun removing US products in retaliation against Washington’s 25 […]
Grandparents across Britain are increasingly stepping in to cover soaring private school fees, but financial experts warn that older relatives may be undermining their own long-term security. Recent changes imposing VAT on school fees have hit families hard, with many turning to grandparents for an urgent financial lifeline. In January, schools lost their long-held VAT […]
New research from EngineeringUK and The Royal Society, released during National Careers Week (3-8 March), shows that young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more inclined towards technology and computing careers than their non-SEND counterparts. The findings come from the Science Education Tracker, a large-scale study exploring 7,200 pupils’ experiences and aspirations […]
Scientists have long warned that parts of Miami Beach could be submerged by rising sea levels by the middle of this century, threatening thousands of properties. Yet, against the odds, the Florida city is enjoying a boom. Businesses, entrepreneurs and billionaires are flocking to the Sunshine State, drawn by its pro-growth ethos, minimal taxation, and […]
Channel 4’s commercial arm, Channel 4 Sales, has unveiled an exclusive competition for UK-based Certified B Corporations (“B Corps”), offering five winners the chance to share in £600,000 of free advertising airtime. Partnering with B Lab UK – the non-profit behind the UK B Corp movement – Channel 4 seeks to showcase businesses that meet […]
Sky Media has confirmed that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund will be back in 2025 with an expanded format designed to create meaningful environmental progress through advertising. After taking a year’s break to refine the initiative, the advertising arm of Sky is once again offering £2 million in media support to brands and organisations at […]
Ambitious plans to promote timber as a primary building material and spur economic growth were outlined at the Timber in Construction (TiC) Summit in London. Environment Minister Mary Creagh announced an updated TiC Roadmap, designed to accelerate the UK’s adoption of timber-based builds, reduce carbon emissions, and ease the nation’s housing shortage. Under this expanded […]