New research has revealed the damaging effect that strikes are having on the sector, with 14% of SME owners saying they have negatively impacted their business.
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Exporter of the Year, Business Champion Awards’ finalists announced
Serious props to these contenders for the sheer amount of jobs created and logistics dealt with.
Mismatches in jobs market ‘put pressure on inflation’
A mismatch in the number of workers available to take up jobs and vacancies that need filling may keep inflation higher for longer, economists have warned.
Missing older workers ‘weigh on economy’s growth potential’
The exodus of workers from the jobs market over the pandemic has weakened prospects for Britain’s economic growth, the governor of the Bank of England has warned.
Rokt Partners with Oracle Red Bull Racing to foster diversity in Formula 1
Rokt, the global leader in ecommerce technology, is today announcing a new partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, the leading Formula One (F1) team and winner of last year’s Constructors and Drivers Championships.
Car insurance costs pushed up by paint and energy prices
Rising paint prices and higher energy costs were among the reasons for a leap in the cost of motor insurance late last year, a trade body has said.
All hail the Business Champion Awards finalists of the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’
Refusing to rest on their laurels these UK businesses are challenging the status quo on a daily basis.
9 Reasons to have a travel partner
For small and emerging SMEs, travel is often an important part of the growth strategy. Face-to-face conversations are a great way to solidify relationships, secure clients, and help a business achieve its goals.
Power Napping leads to Peak Performance
A power nap is a brief rest that ends before deep sleep begins, designed to rejuvenate you quickly.
Firm founded by Rishi Sunak’s father-in-law in UK tax dispute
Infosys, the company founded by Rishi Sunak’s father-in-law NR Narayana Murthy, is in a multimillion-pound dispute with the UK tax authorities.
Power napping leads to peak performance
A power nap is a short sleep that terminates before the occurrence of deep sleep and is intended to quickly revitalise you.
The Business Champion Awards ‘Sustainable Business’ finalists are released …
Take inspiration from these finalists leading the way in eco-innovative business techniques
How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?
Many train firms will not run any services on Wednesday or Friday as Britain’s train services will be decimated by strike action on two days this week.
Business Champion Award’s release SME of the Year finalists
Be inspired by the wealth of business talent across the UK
Will UK creatives be replaced by robots?
Almost three quarters of jobs in the creative sector are at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence according to a new study.
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