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Salvation Army justified in sacking refugee worker over ‘send them back on a boat’ remark, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled the Salvation Army was justified in dismissing a refugee support worker over inflammatory comments about migrants.
NEEB Link equips HMP Chelmsford inmates with business start-up skills ahead of release
NEEB Link has delivered a business start-up workshop at HMP Chelmsford, helping inmates approaching release explore self-employment and entrepreneurship.
A quarter of British workers say their job makes them unhappy as quit intentions rise
Nearly one in four UK workers say their job makes them unhappy, with one in ten planning to quit this month, raising fresh productivity concerns.
Credit card spending surges ahead of Christmas as households lean on borrowing
UK credit card spending rose at its fastest pace in nearly two years before Christmas, highlighting pressure on households despite resilient housing demand.
Dream of ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ at risk as ministers urged to move faster on OxCam rail link
The ambition to turn the Oxford–Cambridge corridor into “Europe’s Silicon Valley” is in danger of stalling unless the government accelerates delivery of long-promised infrastructure, business leaders have warned.
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes after record tours and brand deals
Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club, according to Forbes, driven by record-breaking tours, a hit concert film and major brand partnerships.
UK ministers face mounting pressure to restrict gambling advertising
UK ministers face mounting pressure to curb gambling advertising as polling shows 70% of the public support tougher restrictions on promotions and sponsorship.
Ofcom urged to investigate GB News Trump interview over accuracy concerns
Britain’s broadcasting regulator is under mounting pressure to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump, after critics claimed the channel failed to challenge a series of misleading and inaccurate assertions made by the US president.
A third of UK businesses plan AI investment in 2026 as confidence ticks up
A third of UK businesses plan to invest in AI in 2026, according to Lloyds’ Business Barometer, as firms prioritise productivity, skills and technology to drive growth.
Top UK business honourees of the past decade
Over the past ten years, the New Year and Birthday Honours have increasingly reflected the changing shape of British business, from scale-up founders and fintech pioneers to industrial leaders and advocates for responsible capitalism.
Workplace sickness scheme branded ‘teaspoon solution’ as experts warn government plan lacks scale
Experts and business leaders have criticised a new UK workplace sickness scheme, warning it lacks scale and fails to address the root causes keeping millions out of work.
Rise of the supertour leaves Britain’s grassroots music venues fighting for survival
Blockbuster stadium tours are booming, but Britain’s grassroots music venues are being squeezed by rising costs, tax changes and shifting fan spending habits.
Low and no-alcohol beer breaks records as Britain’s drinking habits shift
Brits are set to drink more than 200 million pints of low and no-alcohol beer this year, as brewers invest in innovation and pubs adapt to changing drinking habits.
Starmer set to align UK with tougher EU net zero targets under electricity market talks
Keir Starmer is negotiating to rejoin the EU’s internal electricity market, a move that could force the UK to adopt significantly tougher net zero targets across heating, transport and energy.
