As National Insurance contributions (NIC) and minimum wage increases come into effect this month (April), one trade body has calculated that UK hospitality businesses are staring down the barrel of an annual cost upturn of £3.4 billion (US$4.4bn). According to UKHospitality, British on-trade businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn (US$2.46bn) in wage costs, £1bn […]
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The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) is re-distributing laptops and tablets to children in local schools and charities to support them with homework and education. The scheme has supported children with their homework and education and other adults who are at a digital disadvantage, such as the elderly and refugees. In partnership with Ealing Council, devices
Jet2holidays has announced details of a brand-new campaign called ‘Scale Up Your Street’, which will see the company help up to ten agency partners open a new retail shop, with support including a financial contribution as well as access to expert advice. The new campaign, which goes live today, means the UK’s largest tour operator is taking
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Two-thirds of UK companies are considering axing jobs due to economic uncertainty, according to a new major study. The findings, contained in a new research report commissioned by PAYALLY, leading financial specialist with global expertise, revealed that 67% of business leaders were considering slashing headcount to balance the books. The survey, which quizzed 500
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Transport industry leaders gathered in London to discuss the role smart transport can play in powering the UK economy. Hundreds of representatives from the worlds of academia, business and the public sector attended the Connected Places Summit, at the Convene conference centre at the heart of the City of London. The event included major speeches
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UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will showcase Britain’s credentials as the global hub for AI investment during his visit to the United States this week, aiming to ‘bang the drum’ for a closer AI partnership with the US. He will emphasize how the UK and US can further develop their relationship in the age of
The development of 75 affordable, ‘net-zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards. Across three pilot projects, including the Granton site, the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme is set to deliver 324 homes designed
Global chicken brand, Chicking has been shortlist for the British Business Awards 2025, in association with NatWest, in the category of Retail Business of the Year. Chicking has been shortlisted in this category alongside Seasalt Cornwall, Moto, Champo, Six Stories and Stephens Bakery. They will look to take home this accolade when these prestigious awards
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Left to Right: Katy Ralph, COO at Ralph Sayer,, Tzana Webster, Head of Estate Agency at Ralph Sayer & MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has praised the redevelopment of 78 homes at Scotland’s former Army Headquarters, commending ongoing revitalisation efforts. In a recent visit to the project within his constituency, Mr
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A second Modern Apprentice has joined Sutherland renewable business GMG Energy following the success of its first apprentice, Finlay Mackay, now a time-served mechanical maintenance engineer. The Halladale-based business has recruited Thurso teenager Lee Chapman (pictured above) as an apprentice joiner. Over the course of his four year long apprenticeship Lee will report to GMG Energy’s sawmill
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