Mulberry urges government to cancel ‘tourist tax’ as sales continue to fall
Mulberry has blamed a slowdown in demand for luxury spending and a lack of VAT free shopping for a nine…
MPs sets sights on championing UK film industry as Hollywood struggles
Parliament has launched a new inquiry into British film and high-end TV, examining issues around skills and retention as well…
Tube strikes cancelled after ‘intense’ talks lead to breakthrough
Strikes by London Underground staff that were due to take place next week have been called off, the RMT and…
UK government borrowing less than expected as tax receipts rise and debt bill falls
Government borrowing rose by less than forecast last month as strong tax revenues and a falling debt interest bill helped…
UK businesses struggle to recruit staff needed to fill key roles
Employers are still struggling with labour shortages and would need the entire population of Birmingham twice over to fill every…
Businesses lack confidence in HMRC’s competence
Business confidence in the HMRC’s competence has fallen markedly as accountants raise “significant concerns” about the accuracy of the information…
Nearly half of women believe work has a negative impact on their mental health
48 percent of women said work had a negative impact on their mental health, compared to 40 percent of men.…
Is poor service turning your customers into ‘silent switchers’?
A great customer experience can make the difference between a business flourishing and failing. When customers have a positive interaction…
Virgin Money to close a third of UK branches – is your local bank affected?
Virgin Money has become the latest lender to reveal a new wave of branch closures, revealing plans to axe almost…
Whitehall to bring in AI experts to spearhead innovation
Whitehall is set to bring in leading AI and data experts from the private sector to catapult tech skills and…