Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are often seen as “big company” issues – tied to boardroom pledges, large HR teams or investor reporting. But the reality is quite different. For…
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Cameron Mackintosh’s theatre group saw revenues surge 18% to ÂŁ234m as Oliver! returned to the West End, driving a ÂŁ10m payday for the producer. Read more: West End rebound delivers…
Nearly one in four UK workers say their job makes them unhappy, with one in ten planning to quit this month, raising fresh productivity concerns. Read more: A quarter of…
UK credit card spending rose at its fastest pace in nearly two years before Christmas, highlighting pressure on households despite resilient housing demand. Read more: Credit card spending surges ahead…
The boss of CES has accused the UK government of failing to support British tech firms, warning the country is falling behind European rivals. Read more: Tech trade show boss…
UK business confidence rose slightly in December, but firms continue to freeze hiring and delay investment, the Institute of Directors warns. Read more: IoD: business confidence ticks up in December,…
UK pubs and restaurants have cut shift hours by 30% since 2022 as rising wages, taxes and weak demand hit hospitality in 2025. Read more: Hospitality shift hours fall 30%…
Farmers block Tesco and Sainsbury’s distribution centres overnight in protest over low farmgate prices and rising production costs. Read more: Farmers stage midnight blockade of supermarket depots over pricing pressure
UK unemployment is expected to climb to its highest level in more than a decade in 2026, as economists warn that weak growth, rising employment costs and subdued private sector…