New research warns SMEs about rising AI-driven CV fraud. With over a quarter of small businesses failing to check qualifications, experts urge urgent action to strengthen hiring practices.
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Google and UK Government announce landmark deal to ditch legacy tech and train 100,000 civil servants in AI
Google Cloud will support the UK Government in replacing outdated legacy systems and training 100,000 civil servants in digital and AI skills by 2030, aiming to modernise public services and save £45bn.
Trump’s tariffs send UK borrowing costs soaring, forcing Reeves to rethink economic roadmap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that her economic roadmap may need to be “ripped up” as a global market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s new wave of tariff threats drives up UK government borrowing costs and rattles investor confidence.
Digital divide widens as 74% of regional SMEs miss out on vital support
The UK’s efforts to level up its economy are under renewed scrutiny as a growing digital divide emerges between small businesses in London and those across the rest of the country.
ThinCats hits record lending levels with £381m despite challenging UK business climate
ThinCats, the alternative lender focused on mid-sized SMEs, has announced a record year of lending for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, providing £381 million in funding to businesses across the UK.
Prime Day poised to top $21bn globally – but UK experts warn of Amazon dominance risks
Amazon’s longest-ever Prime Day event, running from 8–11 July, is expected to generate record-breaking sales of $21.4 billion globally, with UK shoppers forecast to contribute nearly £2 billion, according to delivery specialists Parcelhero.
Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs
Businesses, charities and community groups have joined forces to call on the UK government to scrap VAT on all repaired and refurbished electronics — a move they argue would cut waste, lower consumer costs and boost the country’s circular economy.
“A turning point for education”: James Caan launches bold education reform plan in House of Lords
At the House of Lords launch of the National Education Futures 2025 report, James Caan CBE called for urgent reform in inclusion, teacher support, and cross-sector collaboration to future-proof UK education.
UK revealed as Europe’s worst country for commuters in new ranking
New Ubuy study ranks the UK as the worst European country for commuting due to high travel costs, long journeys, low leave entitlement and poor work-life balance.
New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles
The US State Department now requires student visa applicants to unlock their social media profiles, allowing diplomats to vet online activity for “hostility” or “security threats”.
$88m methane-tracking satellite lost in space, dealing major blow to climate monitoring
MethaneSat, a $88m climate satellite backed by Google and Jeff Bezos to track methane emissions, has lost contact in orbit—dealing a serious blow to global climate monitoring efforts.
Why Leadership Belongs to Everyone in Your Business
In many businesses, leadership is seen as something that happens in boardrooms or during quarterly reviews – a responsibility held by the few. But for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing fast-changing markets, staffing pressures and rising customer expectations, that top-down model simply doesn’t hold up.
UK faces critical automotive job shortages by 2050, new research reveals
New research from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts reveals that HGV drivers, delivery workers and vehicle technicians may face critical shortages by 2050, threatening EV adoption and online deliveries.
TfL hit with legal action over licence delays impacting Uber and minicab drivers
Minicab drivers represented by the IWGB union are launching legal action against TfL, claiming licence delays have left many unable to work and caused financial hardship.
Razzamataz offers £25k franchise opportunity to two aspiring entrepreneurs through ‘Future Founders’ initiative
Razzamataz Theatre Schools celebrates its 25th anniversary by offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own franchise school in the UK or UAE, with a £10k start-up grant and a franchise worth up to £15k.
