Poorly designed workplaces are costing UK businesses £71.4bn annually in lost productivity, according to Mitie, as workers struggle with inadequate spaces and slow tech.
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The unexpected US States where entrepreneurs are thriving
A new Wave report reveals surprising US states leading in entrepreneurship. From Wyoming to Delaware, smaller states are outperforming large ones in startup success and innovation.
The remote work property boom ends as London and commuter towns see house prices soar
House prices are rising in London and commuter towns while pandemic-era WFH hotspots like Bath and the Cotswolds lose value, as the remote work property boom fades.
UK small business confidence holds firm despite cost challenges, SumUp report reveals
SumUp’s 2025 report shows UK small business confidence remains high, despite rising costs and market uncertainty. Discover key challenges, strategies, and growth priorities for SMEs.
Six UK communities recognised in Visa’s 2025 ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ awards
Visa and the British Retail Consortium name six UK towns as 2025 Let’s Celebrate Towns winners, each receiving £20,000 to support local economic and community growth projects.
Long-term sickness absences costing UK businesses £20,735 per employee, MetLife UK finds
UK businesses are losing up to £20,735 per employee due to long-term sickness, according to MetLife UK. The firm urges early intervention to minimise disruption and financial loss.
Trump Media applies for AI-related trademarks as it plans AI rollout on Truth Social
Trump Media has applied to trademark “Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search” as it plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its Truth Social platform across iOS, Android, and web.
Millennials outpace Gen Z in rejecting jobs over ethics and environmental concerns
New GMAC research reveals millennials are more likely than Gen Z to turn down job offers over ethics and sustainability concerns, as values-driven careers shape business school decisions.
Open letter calls for urgent Treasury Select Committee scrutiny over weakening of post-crisis financial protections
Transparency Task Force founder Andy Agathangelou calls on the Treasury Select Committee to investigate post-crisis financial reforms that he warns risk rolling back consumer protection and accountability.
Heatwaves take toll on UK economy as small businesses feel the burn
Britain’s heatwaves are slashing crop yields, disrupting trade, and hammering small businesses—raising concerns over long-term economic growth and rising inflation.
Turn empty London offices into nightlife hotspots, says new leisure report
Creative studio Bompas & Parr proposes turning deserted London office blocks into late-night party zones, reviving nightlife in financial districts hit by home working.
Disney+ and ITV strike landmark content swap deal bringing ‘Love Island’ to Disney+ and ‘The Bear’ to ITVX
In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms.
Businesses face £60,000 fines per illegal worker as HMRC and UKVI escalate crackdown
Businesses employing illegal migrant workers could now face fines of up to £60,000 per worker under an intensified crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
England loses eight bank branches a week since 2016
England has lost an average of eight bank branches per week over the past eight years, according to new analysis from investment platform Lightyear, which reveals more than 3,700 branches have shut since 2016.
UK’s HardTech leaders call for urgent investment and reform to back Britain’s industrial future
Sir Warren East and Dame Anne Glover lead calls for bolder support at inaugural Bessemer Society Summit
