High street retailers are preparing for a difficult Christmas trading period, as higher taxes and mounting costs raise concerns over the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from advisory firm BDO revealed that in-store sales in October grew by only
Last Updated on: Today’s business environment is anything but predictable. Rapid technological changes, shifting consumer expectations, and global disruptions like supply chain issues or economic shifts make it essential for businesses to stay adaptable.The companies that thrive aren’t simply reactive; they’re proactively resilient and ready
The Unite union has issued a stark warning to the UK government over its controversial decision to cut the winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners, threatening to pursue a judicial review if the policy isn’t reversed. Initially announced in July and confirmed in the latest
WAN-IFRA, along with a consortium of international partners, has announced the launch of NewsArcade, a new gaming tool aimed at rebuilding trust in news among Generation Z. The tool combines gaming insights with news values and is now available for a free, six-month trial run
Cards For Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity card and gift retailer, is launching a new campaign to spread festive cheer to care home residents through the joy of advent calendars. The charity is inviting everyone to join in and donate advent calendars before Monday
Protectionist trade policies, such as those proposed by Donald Trump, may inadvertently harm U.S. manufacturing firms by increasing input costs, leading to reduced investment, according to a study from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. With tariffs central to Trump’s economic vision, manufacturers may face
Heidelberg Celebrates 20 Years of Digitalization and 5 Years of AI ExperienceHEIDELBERG, Germany – In the ever-evolving world of technology, it’s easy to see printing and digitalization as opposing forces. However, for HEIDELBERG, one of the leading manufacturers of printing presses and related software, these
Seventeen UK businesses, including Crate Brewery in Hackney and the British Society for Immunology, are launching a six-month trial of the four-day working week with over 1,000 employees participating. Organised by the 4 Day Week Campaign, this trial lets workers maintain full pay while working only
The Treasury’s bank referral scheme, intended to increase finance access for small businesses, has come under heavy scrutiny after a recent review revealed it has secured loans for only one in twenty companies referred. Under the scheme, nine major banks are required to refer small businesses
The UK Government has launched GOV.UK Forms, a new digital tool designed to make it faster and easier for the public to access essential government services online. Following a successful pilot phase, the platform is now set for rollout across all government departments, allowing citizens to
In its first Autumn Budget, the Labour government has committed £500 million to improve broadband speed and mobile coverage across the UK, with a particular focus on rural areas. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted that the funding will bolster ongoing projects like the £5 billion Project Gigabit,
Last Updated on: Luxe is pleased to introduce its newest collection, which features three stunning Audemars Piguet timepieces crafted from diamond and frosted gold. This series exemplifies the brand’s continued dedication to innovation, precision, and the art of Haute Horlogerie.These timepieces embody the Luxe philosophy—seamlessly