Labour’s arrogance is disrespectful to business October 10, 2024 When it emerged that Boris Johnson reportedly muttered “f**K business” during a meeting as Prime Minister, he was rightly castigated. For many people it marked an emphatic break in the relationship between government and the private sector. We might not be able to point to any similarly totemic moment in Keir Starmer’s first three months [...]
Labour pulls back from ‘day one’ protections as it unveils workers’ rights overhaul October 10, 2024 Labour has pulled away from its pledge to give employees protection from unfair dismissal from the first day in a job, according to reports, as it unveils its long-awaited package of employment reforms today. The Employment Rights Bill, which Labour promised to introduce within its first 100 days, is set to be laid before Parliament [...]
New sanctions unit launched with ‘enhanced powers’ to fine businesses October 10, 2024 The UK government has launched a new unit to crackdown on businesses that are in breach of UK sanctions, in an effort to strengthen Britain's sanctions regime
CMC Markets: Lord Cruddas’ firm set for big jump in profit amid ‘sustained’ client activity October 9, 2024 Costs are expected to be around seven per cent lower than last year thanks to "disciplined cost management", which should help the firm return to profit.
Motorpoint: Used car supermarket returns to profitability after ‘most difficult year’ in its history October 8, 2024 It reported retail volume growth of 17 per cent in the first half with "strong momentum" going into the next six months.
The lawyer’s therapist: Turning legal insights into emotional clarity October 8, 2024 Former lawyers, now therapists, a unique business model of trying to get City lawyers to open up. The Carvalho Consultancy founder Annmarie Carvalho explains the concept
Applied Nutrition confirms plans to list this month October 7, 2024 It will be targeted at institutional investors in the UK as well as retail investors through the Retail Book platform. Following its IPO, the firm is targeting a free float of at least 25 per cent
In defence of ‘Woke Capitalism’ October 2, 2024 DEI schemes are there to improve businesses and equality. What are the opponents of 'woke capitalism' so afraid of, asks Eleanor Kaye.
Cyber incidents are the Achilles heel for major UK CEOs, report finds October 1, 2024 Most UK CEOs experienced some sort of crisis that has hindered businesses, as cyber security incidents and social issues are becoming a headache
Regulator warns firms of new duty to protect workers from sexual harassment September 26, 2024 From next month, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, warned the Equality and Human Rights Commission