Almost half of UK businesses say they are failing to deliver on their sustainable commitments, with one in five admitting to publicly exaggerating their green credentials. A further one in four executives admit they do not know if their sustainability efforts are making any positive difference at all, and 20% say they are unaware if […]
A recent survey from Gallup found that just 9% of UK workers in 2022 felt enthused by their work. The report also found that businesses with an engaged workforce have on average 23% higher profits than those with dissatisfied employees. These figures are particularly concerning when given the fact that companies with an engaged and […]
During the autumn Mini-Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The scheme aims to support businesses with the increasing cost of energy use and protect them against the rising price of wholesale energy. Under the scheme, organisations will receive a discount on the unit price of their gas and […]
A leading UK tax expert has urged HMRC to increase its car mileage rates. Under the current scheme, employees travelling on business using their own vehicle can be reimbursed 45p per mile on the first 10,000 miles and 25p per mile for the remaining miles in a tax year. The mileage allowance is designed to […]
Vodafone has claimed the top spot as the UK’s most valuable brand for the fifth year in a row. That’s according to the latest Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable UK Brands 2022 report. Collectively, the UK’s leading 75 brands are now worth $282.9 billion, up by 1% year on year. Vodafone has grown customer numbers across […]
With today marking three weeks since Liz Truss was appointed the UK Prime Minister has revealed that despite consumers reduced spending power in the wake of record inflation and the energy crisis, independent retailers are having to rely on the support of consumers and their local community, rather than the government, to keep them in business. […]
Trends data shows searches for furniture for home working are still significantly up since the pandemic, potentially indicating that a Great Return to the office as a result of the cost-of-living crisis may not be guaranteed. Rising bills have pundits and business leaders alike anticipating an end to hybrid working, particularly as we enter the […]
Flexible and remote working opportunities are proving as important as salaries for new recruits, as the continued skills shortage means that jobseekers hold most of the cards when it comes to finding work. More than two thirds of employers said that they had managed to attract and retain more top talent by offering the chance […]
There were 808,000 new businesses created in the UK in the past year, still close to record highs despite the economic stress of inflation and rising interest rates. Thats according to private equity investment firm Growthdeck, who says that the Covid-19 pandemic unleashed a new wave of entrepreneurialism in the UK. Many individuals have taken advantage of […]
David Beckham-backed Guild Esports has signed a huge sponsorship deal with Sky UK, in its larges agreement to date. The online gaming giant signed a three-year agreement with the multi-media giant in the eighth revenue-generating deal signed by the company since it floated on the London Stock Exchange. It is understood to be one of […]