More than 120 firms from Britain’s £60 billion facilities management (FM) sector have signed an open letter to the government warning that the proposed Employment Rights Bill could have damaging consequences for both employers and workers.
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What the government’s new housebuilding reforms mean for small business owners
The government has unveiled a wide-reaching package of housebuilding reforms designed to unlock small-scale development and reinvigorate the role of SME housebuilders — and the ripple effects could benefit small businesses across the board.
Hobgoblin Music launches first crowdfunding campaign to keep music shops alive on the high street
The beloved acoustic and folk music chain aims to raise £190,000 to secure its future and invest in growth, with support from none other than Sir Paul McCartney.
The search is on for Britain’s funniest business name with £2,500 prize up for grabs
Simply Business, one of the UK’s largest small business insurance providers, has launched its annual nationwide hunt for the country’s funniest small business name – and this year’s winner will walk away with a £2,500 cash prize.
London’s cafes and restaurants becoming the workplace of choice for city’s entrepreneurs and micro-businesses
A growing number of London’s entrepreneurs and micro-businesses are swapping traditional offices for coffee shops and cafes, with new research revealing that these venues are playing an increasingly vital role in the capital’s business ecosystem.
Small business bosses say they are resilient and optimistic
American Express barometer finds leaders of SMEs are more confident than they were a year ago
Delaying Pay Rises Is Driving Staff Turnover, Say Nearly Half of UK Employers
Almost half of UK employers have seen increased staff turnover as a result of delaying pay rises for professionals and white-collar workers, according to new research from global talent solutions consultancy Robert Walters.
Can the UK economy get more bang from higher defence spending?
At her spring budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined an ambitious vision: to make Britain a “defence industrial superpower”.
Royal family’s wine merchant to open first US store in Washington
Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine merchant and official supplier to the Royal family, is expanding to Washington as wealthy Americans embrace British heritage brands.
Bailey urges Starmer to deepen EU ties to soften Brexit blow and counter Trump tariffs
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has called on the Prime Minister to pursue closer trade and financial links with Brussels to cushion the UK economy from Brexit friction and renewed global protectionism.
Pensions at risk as HMRC eyes salary sacrifice schemes in Autumn Budget
Pensions tax relief may be in the firing line in the upcoming Autumn Budget, with growing concern among financial experts that HMRC is targeting popular salary sacrifice schemes as a way to raise revenue.
Job applications: the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
What can dishonesty mean in the context of a job application, and how should employers deal with it?
Lost in the digital world: how porn and gaming are sapping young men’s desire to work
Lost in the digital world: how porn and gaming are sapping young men’s desire to work
KFC announces £1.5bn UK investment to upgrade restaurants and create 7,000 jobs
KFC has unveiled a £1.49 billion investment plan for the UK and Ireland, marking one of its most ambitious expansions since entering the British market nearly 60 years ago.
Tala halts US expansion as Trump tariffs disrupt trade and hit customers with surprise fees
British athleisure brand Tala has suspended a planned £5 million investment in the US after being blindsided by a sudden shift in American tariff policy, forcing the company to pull much of its product range from its US website to avoid delivery delays and unexpected customs charges for customers.
