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SSE and TotalEnergies accelerate electric vehicle charging network rollout
SSE and TotalEnergies have launched a joint venture aimed at boosting the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the UK and the Republic of Ireland by installing 3,000 ultra-fast charging points.
Payment fears deter UK businesses from pursuing overseas growth
HSBC UK’s new survey reveals that payment fears are deterring UK businesses from international growth. HSBC’s Global Wallet aims to simplify and secure overseas transactions for SMEs.
Resilience and optimism: SME barometer shows rising business confidence despite economic hurdles
Discover the latest SME Barometer findings, revealing a rise in business confidence among UK SMEs despite ongoing economic challenges. Key insights and expert commentary on the UK’s small business landscape.
New report highlights the importance of recognition in workforces
Boostworks, a leading provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing solutions’, has launched the findings of its latest research-based whitepaper: The Heart of Workplace Engagement.
Begbies Traynor anticipates continued high insolvency levels into next year
Begbies Traynor predicts continued high insolvency levels into next year due to rising interest rates and funding challenges, despite a 12% increase in annual revenue to £136.7 million.
Good news for James Timpson, prisoners want to learn, study shows
Prisoners embrace higher education and want more digital skills, a new report has found
Business owners share opinions and look to the future after Labour’s win
Do you agree with these comments from business owners across the UK?
Number of non-dom taxpayers rises 7 per cent, contributing £8.9bn to UK revenue
The number of non-domiciled taxpayers in the UK rose by 7% in 2023, contributing a record £8.9 billion in revenue. With potential changes to non-dom status, ensuring a balanced tax regime is crucial to retaining this significant source of income.
Ticketmaster warns North American customers after major hack
Ticketmaster has alerted its North American customers to take precautionary measures following a significant cyberattack in May. Overnight emails sent to Canadian users urged vigilance against identity theft and fraud.
Impending tax hike looms for Americans in the UK following general elections
Discover how the UK general election and upcoming US presidential election might impact tax rates for Americans living and working in the UK.
The Importance of Speed in PR: A Wake-Up Call for UK SMEs
In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.
Pinterest strengthens UK sales team with key senior hires
Pinterest is enhancing its UK sales team with two significant appointments this summer. Caroline Orange-Northey has been named Director of Retail Sales, while Naureen Mohammed will take on the role of Director of CPG Sales.
Over half of CEOs admit their businesses are lagging in diversity efforts
A significant 52% of CEOs acknowledge that their organisations are falling short in terms of workforce diversity, with 37% of chief HR officers concurring, according to a recent study by The IN Group.
British space companies aim for the stars with government support
In the UK, satellite navigation and communication underpin an estimated 17.7% of the nation’s GDP. While billion-dollar rocket companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin capture headlines, the UK’s space sector consists predominantly of small businesses.