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Schroders warns of talent drain to America due to lower executive pay in UK
Britain’s leading asset manager, Schroders, has sounded an alarm over the disparity in executive pay between UK and US companies, cautioning that this gap may lead to a talent drain to America.
Rise in flexible working sees employees taking advantage of ‘work from anywhere’ policies
Millions of Britons plan to ‘work from the beach’ this summer as flexible working policies grow. Discover how ‘work from anywhere’ practices are changing holiday dynamics and boosting employee retention and productivity.
Safeguarding your wealth: Strategies to navigate potential labour tax changes
Discover effective strategies to protect your wealth from potential future tax changes under a Labour government. Learn about portfolio restructuring, inheritance planning, and other tactics to secure your financial future.
Labour’s Landmark Victory: A Blueprint for AI Regulation and Growth
Following a decisive victory in the general election, the Labour Party now commands a substantial majority, placing them in a powerful position to influence the UK’s economic and technological future.
What Labour’s Victory Means for Employment Law: A Guide for UK SMEs
The Labour Party’s recent victory has set the stage for substantial reforms in employment law, with significant implications for UK SMEs.
Penalise startups that list abroad after receiving state aid, urges UK Finance
UK Finance urges penalties for startups that take state aid and list abroad. Proposals include reclaiming subsidies to ensure a “two-way commitment” to the UK, amidst concerns over London’s declining stock market.
Bank of England poised for rate cuts as businesses plan to ease price hikes
Businesses are planning to moderate both price increases and pay rises over the next year, bolstering the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its upcoming August meeting.
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 partner to enhance rural connectivity in new network-sharing deal
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2’s new long-term network-sharing agreement aims to boost rural connectivity and transform mobile services for millions across the UK, creating a strong third network operator.
How important is trust to you as an entrepreneur?
There are so many different levels on which trust can make or break your business success that maybe it is something you should give more thought to.
Wealthy Britons disillusioned with UK’s business environment, survey reveals
A new survey by Wealth Club finds that 55% of high-net-worth individuals believe the UK isn’t supportive of wealth creation. With 42% considering it an unattractive place to start a business, many are contemplating relocation for financial reasons.
Sky Media launches ‘Local Heroes’ initiative to support sustainable SMEs
Sky Media’s new ‘Local Heroes’ initiative will support sustainable SMEs with £20,000 media value and ad creation funding. The programme encourages community voting and local judging to select winners, extending the mission of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund. Applications open 3rd July.
Parents face potential £3,800 increase in bill to support children with special educational needs under Labour government
As the General Election approaches, parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) may encounter financial strain if Labour’s proposed policies take effect.
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation launches Tubi to challenge Netflix in UK
Fox Corporation launches its ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, in the UK with over 20,000 films and TV shows, challenging Netflix and other major platforms.
Third of UK employers report staff unaware of employee benefits, new research reveals
New GRiD research shows 34% of UK employers say staff are unaware of their benefits, highlighting a need for improved communication and engagement strategies.