UK unemployment hits five-year high as wage growth cools
UK unemployment rose to 5.2% and wage growth slowed to 4.2%, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month. Read more: UK unemployment hits five-year…
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Topshop returns to the high street in John Lewis stores
Topshop is returning to bricks-and-mortar retail in 32 John Lewis stores, marking its biggest high street comeback since Arcadia’s collapse in 2020. Read more: Topshop returns to the high street…
Built For Athletes secures £1m NatWest funding to fuel global expansion
Warrington-based Built For Athletes has secured £1.025m from NatWest to support international growth, product innovation and sustainability ambitions. Read more: Built For Athletes secures £1m NatWest funding to fuel global…
Nominations open for the 2026 Black British Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Black British Business Awards, recognising outstanding Black British leaders and rising stars across nine UK business sectors. Read more: Nominations open for the…
Why customer service is integral to business success
Providing excellent customer service is often essential for a business to succeed. Even with a strong product and competitive pricing, a business can struggle if its customer service doesn’t meet…
Workers’ rights reforms prompt a third of employers to curb hiring
A CIPD survey finds 37% of employers plan to cut permanent hiring due to the Employment Rights Act, with more than half expecting increased workplace disputes. Read more: Workers’ rights…
Gender pay gap won’t close until 2056 at current pace, warns TUC
The TUC warns the UK gender pay gap, currently 12.8%, will not close for another 30 years without faster reform, with finance showing the widest disparity. Read more: Gender pay…
BrewDog put up for sale as advisers explore break-up options
BrewDog has appointed advisers to explore new investment options, including a potential sale or break-up, after losses and bar closures amid a challenging trading climate. Read more: BrewDog put up…
Andrew’s time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable has called for a police investigation into Prince Andrew’s time as UK trade envoy after US files suggest he shared confidential material with Jeffrey…
Record profit for Sir Gerald Ronson’s forecourt empire
GMR Capital, parent of Rontec, posted a record £98.4m pre-tax profit as its forecourt estate surpassed £1.5bn in value despite falling revenues. Read more: Record profit for Sir Gerald Ronson’s…