Sir James Dyson has strongly criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest Budget, describing the new inheritance tax policy as a “spiteful” move that threatens the future of family businesses in the UK. Under the changes, family-owned businesses and farms worth over £1 million will face a 20
On Monday 4 November, 2024, four OnSide Youth Zones in London, which collectively support 12,778 young people, released a call for better alternatives to smartphones. This call is based on new research from the youth charity, which reveals that 21% of 11-18 year-olds in London
New Policy Position Published by Leading Health Organizations on Public Health 0-19 ServicesLondon, UK – On Monday 4th November 2024, the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH), Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), and School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) released a joint policy
Age Concern Hampshire’s recent Quiz and Curry Night event, held on Friday, October 25th at Lockswood Care and Wellbeing Centre in Locks Heath, was a resounding success. The evening, which brought together staff, volunteers, and members of the community, was a testament to the generosity,
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