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Fall in hiring raises recession alarms as Reeves confronts £15bn fiscal gap
A 0.5% fall in UK employment prompts recession fears, punching a multi-billion-pound hole in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget plans. Rising business costs, higher taxes, and sluggish economic growth are shaking the Treasury’s fiscal rulebook this spring.
Why BA keeps climbing despite the turbulence: inside Sean Doyle’s premium plan
British Airways is poised to post rising profits in 2024 despite ongoing criticism of its customer service and loyalty overhaul. CEO Sean Doyle’s multi-billion-pound strategy is reshaping the UK’s flagship airline for premium growth—and what it means for fliers and investors alike.
Businesses are embracing new product development after cost-cutting lull
Companies are refocusing on innovation after two years of cutbacks, says PA Consulting’s global head of innovation. Discover how renewed investment, regulatory shifts, and the “wrestle for talent” are shaping new product development in 2025.
Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos forced to recall 7,000 cars in the US after doors open mid-journey
In a setback for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s automotive venture, Ineos Automotive has issued a recall for 7,000 Grenadier SUVs in the United States after reports that doors opened unexpectedly while driving.
Employer costs for low-paid staff to jump by over £2,100 per employee from April 2025
Businesses face higher expenses for low-paid workers when the National Living Wage and employer’s NIC both rise next April, potentially curbing hiring and investment, warns Blick Rothenberg.
UK mid-sized firms lag in boosting ethnic diversity on boards
Nearly a fifth of mid-sized UK businesses have made no progress on ethnic diversity in the boardroom, with voluntary targets missed by dozens of FTSE 250 companies, the latest Parker review finds.
Made in Britain teams up with Carrington to drive UK manufacturing growth
Made in Britain, the official trademark for UK manufacturers, has appointed digital marketing agency Carrington to boost visibility for 2,100+ members, championing British-made products and sustainable growth.
American junk food chains “taking over” UK high streets, warns leading curry restaurant tycoon
Ranjit Mathrani, the entrepreneur behind Masala Zone and the Michelin-starred Veeraswamy – Britain’s oldest curry house – has cautioned that America’s fast food giants are poised to dominate UK high streets.
Rising debt distress sparks borrowing aversion among UK firms
UK SMEs are shying away from new loans amid growing debt distress, with 650,000+ businesses in financial trouble. Yet specialist lenders and government-backed schemes still offer refinancing solutions.
B Corp small firms outperform rivals with 23% boost in revenues
New data shows that small B Corp-certified businesses in the UK saw a 23.2% increase in revenue from 2023 to 2024, far outpacing the national average, as B Lab UK prepares tougher standards and criticism mounts over large-scale accreditations.
Labour’s employment reforms ‘deeply damaging’ for business investment and hiring, warns the CBI
The CBI’s Rupert Soames says Labour’s latest Employment Rights Bill will hamper hiring, add £5bn to costs, and risk UK growth. Here’s what business leaders think.
Could British brewers profit from Canada’s US alcohol ban?
With Canada pulling $1bn worth of US alcohol off shelves, British producers could step in to satisfy demand and seize new export opportunities.
Should you drop your diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives?
Whilst some US firms are rolling back DEI programmes under the Trump administration learn how UK businesses can adapt while staying truly inclusive.
Grandparents dip into life savings to plug private school fee gap
Grandparents face rising private school fees due to VAT changes. Discover the risks, benefits, and vital tax insights behind this growing family financing trend.
