Firms fear looming minimum wage rise and workers’ rights package Economics The survey makes apparent the extent of business concern over the new deal for workers, which is one of the most controversial aspects of Labour's legislative agenda.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts back in the red as cost increases bite hospitality Macdonald Hotels & Resorts slumped back into the red during its latest financial year as it battled a rise in its costs. The group, which is headquartered in East Kilbride, Scotland, has reported a pre-tax loss of £3.5m for the year to 28, September, 2023, after having posted a pre-tax profit of £44.5m in the [...]
SMEs warned to be ‘proactive’ with wage compliance amid HMRC crackdown Entrepreneurship Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been warned to take "proactive" steps to ensure compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as the HMRC dials in its focus to 11 UK regions.