The British Business Bank has pledged up to £45m to Redrice Ventures’ £75m Fund II, supporting seed-stage UK consumer brands and creative industry startups. Read more: British Business Bank commits…
Eight in ten recruiters say graduates are missing job offers due to weak work ethic and soft skills, with many employers extending probation periods, research finds. Read more: Graduates missing…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…