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Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
How generational differences can fuel growth
We are heading towards a time where five generations share the workplace. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, employees bring very different experiences, values and expectations.
The Government’s entrepreneurship adviser says we don’t need more restaurants. She’s wrong and here’s why
Zoe Adjey, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Hospitality and Tourism, Department of Innovation and Management, Royal Docks School of Business and Law gives her opinion on the Government’s entrepreneurship adviser, Alex Depledge, declaring that Britain does not “need any more restaurants”
£4bn SEND funding welcomed as experts warn of backlog pressures
The government has announced a £4bn SEND investment, including £1.6bn for mainstream schools, but experts warn funds may be absorbed by rising demand.
Banning WFH is lunacy, and the politicians out of touch enough to mandate it are too
Let’s get something straight right at the outset: The idea of banning working from home is not merely daft, not a bit ill-advised, but a spectacular, full-on intellectual car crash wearing a stupid hat.
Mark Dixon: ‘Banning working from home is idiotic’
In an interview with The Times, IWG founder Mark Dixon defends hybrid working, criticises calls to ban WFH and reflects on Regus, WeWork and a possible US listing.
UK government must end its boycott of British innovation, says Megaslice
Megaslice managing partner Justin Megawarne has criticised the UK government’s procurement system, warning that risk-averse frameworks are shutting out genuine British innovation.
How SMEs can build diversity, equity and inclusion into their growth plans
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are often seen as “big company” issues – tied to boardroom pledges, large HR teams or investor reporting. But the reality is quite different. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), building a more inclusive culture is not just possible; it’s essential for sustainable growth.
Why Britain’s world stage presence deserves more than lip service
I’ve been fortunate enough to walk the cavernous halls of a fair few of the world’s biggest trade shows in Las Vegas, they promised, and delivered, staggering innovation and energy.
Men have lost their work ethic, says Trump’s former commerce secretary
Wilbur Ross, former US commerce secretary, says younger men feel entitled to prosperity without work as male labour force participation continues to fall.
I worry for our rural economy – and yes, it’s personal
Britain’s rural economy is under mounting pressure from tax reform, rising costs and political uncertainty. From family farms to village livelihoods, this is why the countryside should worry us all.
Net zero isn’t a luxury: why UK business must keep its nerve in 2026
As some companies quietly soften their climate commitments, UK business risks mistaking short-term discomfort for long-term strategy. Retreating from carbon neutrality now would be an act of economic self-harm, and a betrayal of hard-won trust.
Why hybrid-service models are the future for business in 2026
To every business that cares about its reputation, customer conversations matter.
Treat Your Business Like Your Body This New Year
Every January, millions of people resolve to get healthier. They join gyms, hire trainers, and put themselves in environments engineered for progress. The formula is obvious: the right expertise, the right structure, and the right people make improvements inevitable.
From planning to applause – How to run a Christmas team event they’ll talk about in January
Each December, the festive season seems to arrive sooner than expected. As employees strive to meet year-end deadlines, the responsibility of organising the annual Christmas social arises without warning.
