Policy Exchange claims the UK’s HR sector is disproportionately large and costs businesses £10bn a year, criticising equality and diversity regulations. Read more: ‘Bloated’ HR sector costing UK economy £10bn…
Daily incidents of violence against UK retail workers have fallen to 1,600, but industry leaders warn levels remain far above pre-pandemic norms. Read more: Violent attacks on shop staff fall…
A new coworking and entrepreneurial hub, House of Champions, will open in Jersey this March, supporting founders, freelancers and flexible professionals. Read more: House of Champions to open in Jersey…
AI startup Enginuity has secured £500,000 led by Fuel Ventures to commercialise dormant patents and connect global IP with live market demand. Read more: Enginuity raises £500,000 to unlock $1.58tn…
As business leaders assess the most effective ways to remain competitive and in demand within a challenging marketplace, many set goals to secure certifications from the International Organization for Standardization.…
Brompton Bicycle has closed US stores and slowed American investment, citing tariff uncertainty, while expanding its retail footprint in China. Read more: Brompton shifts focus to China as US tariff…
Lamborghini has cancelled its planned Lanzador EV, with CEO Stephan Winkelmann saying weak demand makes full-electric models financially risky. Read more: Lamborghini scraps electric supercar plans and doubles down on…
Former Amazon UK chief Doug Gurr has been named as the government’s preferred candidate to lead the Competition and Markets Authority for a full five-year term. Read more: Ex-Amazon boss…
The government has announced a £4bn SEND investment, including £1.6bn for mainstream schools, but experts warn funds may be absorbed by rising demand. Read more: £4bn SEND funding welcomed as…
The British Chambers of Commerce warns President Trump’s new 15% global tariff could harm 40,000 UK exporters and weaken global economic growth. Read more: Trump’s new 15% tariff plan ‘will…