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Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend most of our time indoors -whether at work, home, or commuting between the two.

Why is it important to get outside? Practical tips to make outdoor activities part of your daily routine

27 March 202527 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Annaliza Sturge 0 Comments

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend most of our time indoors -whether at work, home, or commuting between the two.

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CIPD: Spring statement fails to support employers, risking productivity and jobs

26 March 2025 In Business, Opinion Jamie Young 0 Comments

CIPD warns that the spring statement neglects key workplace challenges, urging the government to support employers, invest in skills, and ease implementation of new employment regulations.

Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah warns that the government’s £300m investment in HMRC is unlikely to close the UK’s £40bn tax gap without tackling tax system complexity.

Throwing more money at HMRC won’t fix Britain’s £40bn tax gap, warns leading tax expert

26 March 2025 Opinion Jamie Young 0 Comments

Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah warns that the government’s £300m investment in HMRC is unlikely to close the UK’s £40bn tax gap without tackling tax system complexity.

The UK government’s decision to integrate artificial intelligence into public sector operations has raised concerns over potential job losses, particularly within the civil service.

Government’s AI investment will create opportunities, not job losses, says tech leader

18 March 2025 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

The UK government’s decision to integrate artificial intelligence into public sector operations has raised concerns over potential job losses, particularly within the civil service.

Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package.

Kemi Badenoch’s Net Zero U-turn: A Political Play or a Policy Disaster?

18 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package.

Thank heavens, indeed, for Mark Carney. After watching his Thanksgiving address, I’ve never been more delighted at the thought that the next Prime Minister of Canada could be one of the most able public figures on the planet.

Thank goodness for Mark Carney: The quiet genius poised to lead Canada

10 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Mark Carney’s measured leadership, global economic savvy, and calm persona make him the ideal next Prime Minister of Canada in this insightful opinion piece.

Discover how Manchester’s thriving business environment, top universities, and strategic location have propelled the city to become a key legal hub, according to Clarke Willmott’s Ed Foulkes.

Manchester’s legal sector: How the city rose to challenge London’s dominance

10 March 2025 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

Discover how Manchester’s thriving business environment, top universities, and strategic location have propelled the city to become a key legal hub, according to Clarke Willmott’s Ed Foulkes.

The UK business landscape is dynamic and ever evolving and presents a unique set of both challenges and incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Building Enduring Digital Success: A Guide to Scaling in the UK

5 March 20254 March 2025 Opinion Adam Graham 0 Comments

The UK business landscape is dynamic and ever evolving and presents a unique set of both challenges and incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Bitcoin has surged to a fresh record high, briefly breaking through the $106,000 (£83,700) mark, after President-elect Donald Trump hinted that his incoming administration may build a “strategic reserve” of the cryptocurrency, akin to the United States’ longstanding emergency oil stockpile.

Sorry Donald, but we are carbon neutral and proud of it

2 March 20253 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

As businesses roll back carbon neutrality under Trump’s ‘Drill Baby Drill’ influence, Capital Business Media stands firm.

A second term for Donald Trump promises to revive “Trumponomics” – policies defined by protectionism, deregulation, and strong-arm geopolitical tactics.

The five challenges and opportunities for UK SMEs under a second Trump presidency

2 March 20252 March 2025 Opinion Jamie Young 0 Comments

How a second Trump presidency could reshape UK SMEs’ trade, tax, currency, and supply chain strategies. Discover the challenges and opportunities of “Trumponomics” in a post-Brexit climate.

Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.

No-Shows, Ozempic, and the £50 Fee: Restaurants Have Had Enough

1 March 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.

On the 50th anniversary that Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party Richard Alvin looks at the era that would shape the country for decades.

50 years on from Thatcher’s rise: is Britain broken without her brand of leadership?

11 February 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Fifty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party, setting in motion an era that would shape the country for decades.

Wondering why is customer service important? Richard Alvin looks at how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.

Cheer up, Britain! Why customer service really matters—and it’s not that hard to get right

8 February 2025 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Wondering why is customer service important? Discover how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had 'no interest' in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful. 

Bridget Phillipson thinks she knows better than successful head teachers

7 February 2025 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had ‘no interest’ in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful. 

The traditional five day work week has been the standard for over a century, but recent shifts in the workplace culture and employee expectations have sparked interest in a shorter work schedule.

The Four Day Work Week: A Game Changer or Just a Trend?

6 February 2025 Columns, Opinion Rachel Watkyn 0 Comments

The traditional five day work week has been the standard for over a century, but recent shifts in the workplace culture and employee expectations have sparked interest in a shorter work schedule.

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government’s spending surge to trigger significant tax rises, says leading advisory firm

Government’s spending surge to trigger significant tax rises, says leading advisory firm

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Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm faces £122m high court battle with government

Sizewell C secures £14.2bn state boost – but energy savings won’t come for a decade

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