Strengthening supply chains is a priority for nearly two thirds of manufacturing pros, according to new research. Manufacturers also set out their digital ambitions for the new year, as advanced digital technology quickly emerges as an answer to supply chain afflictions – including businesses grappling with

Research published today has revealed significant demand for a four-day work week in the UK. The survey found that nearly a third of Brits are actively looking for a four-day work week in 2022 or have already agreed to one with their current employer. Demand for a

As the government prepares to release its levelling up white paper later this month, new research finds that more than half of SMEs are confused about the government’s plans. This is felt most strongly among medium sized businesses, followed by small and microbusiness leaders. Younger business

The home knit is having a moment this winter as the “Tom Daley effect” sees more young men and women picking up knitting needles to create “slow” fashion. Figures show that about 1 million people have taken up the hobby since the start of the pandemic,

Aldi’s sales edged higher in the month leading up to Christmas, as the German discounter enjoyed its “best ever” festive period and predicted it would prosper as households tighten their belts. Sales at the supermarket chain were up 0.4% in December 2021 compared with the equivalent

Sellers made an average of £95,360 profit when they sold their home last year, figures show. This ranged from those selling detached houses for £151,840 more than they paid for them to those selling flats and pocketing £54,690. “Soaring house price growth over the last 18 months

Sellers made an average of £95,360 profit when they sold their home last year, figures show. This ranged from those selling detached houses for £151,840 more than they paid for them to those selling flats and pocketing £54,690. “Soaring house price growth over the last 18 months

A third of voters expect their energy bills to become unaffordable this year, increasing the pressure on Boris Johnson to protect against the rising cost of living. Most people want taxpayer money used to offset rises in gas and electricity bills but the government is being

Ministers and officials are spending billions of pounds on projects that are never properly evaluated, according to the head of the National Audit Office. Gareth Davies says that too often the government has not learnt from its failures and has “little information” on “what difference is