Parcel delivery service Evri is set to hire 9,000 additional workers to compete with Royal Mail, amid soaring demand for online shopping.
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UK job vacancies drop by 20% despite economic growth
Despite economic growth, the UK’s job market has not fully recovered from the pandemic, with job vacancies falling by a fifth over the past year.
Intergenerational Learning is Key for Building a Skilled and Engaged Workforce
For the first time, organisations have access to a workforce across five generations, with Baby Boomers working alongside Gen Z.
Petrol Stations accused of overcharging drivers by £1.6bn in 2023
UK motorists overcharged by £1.6bn in 2023, with supermarket fuel margins doubling since 2019. The CMA calls for a “pumpwatch” scheme to help drivers find cheaper fuel.
The King’s Speech – What is next for employment law?
Within the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, the new Labour Government set out its legislative agenda for the next few months. The reform of employment law was a pillar of Labour’s election campaign, and so it is no surprise it was referenced within the King’s speech:
Starmer meets aerospace leaders as PM announces new Skills England public body
Sir Keir Starmer discusses aerospace industry needs with Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, as the PM announces Skills England to address national skills gaps.
John Lewis recruits Stanley Tucci to revamp homeware range in bid to outshine Marks & Spencer
John Lewis is launching 36 new homeware brands, including Stanley Tucci’s Greenpan range, to rejuvenate its stores and reclaim customers from Marks & Spencer.
Finding clarity in your business
Every week, when I take business clinics, eager entrepreneurs ask a wide variety of questions, such as “Should I take Investment?”, “Should I expand into the International market?”, “Should I start employing staff?”, “Do I need to invest in a CRM system?”, “should I hire a Social Media agency?”.
HMRC gains only £14.4m in extra tax from insolvencies since regaining preferential creditor status
HMRC has collected an additional £14.4 million in tax from insolvencies over two tax years up to 2023 since it regained its ‘preferential creditor’ status.
Inheritance tax receipts hit £2.1 billion in three months
Inheritance tax receipts hit £2.1 billion from April to June 2024/25, continuing a rising trend. With political debates ongoing, the Labour Party’s stance and potential reforms could impact family businesses and small companies.
The health problems that can afflict high level business leaders and how these can be prevented
The pressures and demands of corporate leadership can take a toll not only on profits and productivity, but also on the health and well-being of those at the helm.
Half a million ensnared by 60 per cent income tax trap
Over half a million high earners in the UK are caught in a 60% income tax trap due to system quirks. Bowmore Financial Planning urges the government to address this growing issue to prevent discouraging productivity and economic growth.
UK and Spain emerge as top investment destinations in Europe
UK and Spain have been identified as the most attractive places to invest in Europe, according to a recent survey by Bank of America.
Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick Rothenberg
Blick Rothenberg urges the Government to relax the 55% Universal Credit tax rate to effectively reduce unemployment and underemployment.
Developing leadership talent through extreme outdoor team building
Leaders aren’t born, they’re made. You just need to look at the training provided by the special forces to test this theory, where leadership skills are taught as a matter of survival.
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