A legal tech startup helping workers represent themselves in employment disputes has secured £2 million in fresh funding, as investors prepare for a likely surge in workplace grievances under the Labour government’s incoming reforms.Valla, the Edinburgh-based platform founded in 2022, has been backed by venture
More than 120 firms from Britain’s £60 billion facilities management (FM) sector have signed an open letter to the government warning that the proposed Employment Rights Bill could have damaging consequences for both employers and workers.The letter, co-authored by Dominic Ponniah, CEO of London-based Cleanology,
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ALEX EALA — JIMMIE48/WTAALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA ran out of steam in the homestretch to drop a three-set duel against Czech Republic’s Linda Fruhvirtova, 5-7, 7-6(5), 1-6, on the way out of the 2025 Birmingham Open on late Tuesday in England.The 20-year-old Filipina sensation held her
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Gerrards Cross Community Association (GXCA) is seeking input from local South Bucks residents as it plans for its future. The association has launched a survey to gather feedback on potential events and activities that community members would like to see hosted at the centre in
At the heart of the reforms is a £100 million loan fund targeted at SME construction firms, alongside changes to planning rules, land access and project approvals. It’s part of a broader £700 million expansion of the Home Building Fund and a flagship attempt to
The move is designed to reassure restless MPs—many representing marginal seats—that the government’s capital investment plans will deliver tangible improvements in infrastructure, jobs and growth in the regions.Speaking in Greater Manchester, Reeves pitched the investment as a “step change” in how government assesses and delivers
Frankfurt am Main – In a recent announcement, solar technology leader Longi revealed two new world records in solar efficiency, marking a significant advancement in the solar industry.The first record was achieved through the use of heterojunction interdigitated back contact (HIBC) technology, with Longi reaching
Spacemade Launches Studio Y, West London’s First Flexible Workspace Tailored to Fashion and Beauty BusinessesLondon, June 2025 – Spacemade, the UK’s fastest-growing flexible workspace operator, has announced the launch of Studio Y, West London’s first flexible workspace specifically designed for fashion and beauty businesses. The
Choosing a career is often portrayed as a tug-of-war between financial stability and personal fulfilment. However, for many working in care roles, the two can blend beautifully. Careers in the care sector prove that compassion can be more than a personality trait; it can be
Last Updated on: A new collaborative study by the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) and People Insight has uncovered a widening divide in employee sentiment between academic and professional services staff within UK universities.The report, A Tale of Two Perspectives: Bridging the Gap in