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The finalists of the 2024 Black British Business Awards have been announced ahead of the gala in October.

A new trial by the official four-day week campaign gives hundreds of British workers more flexibility over their hours. The six-month project explores various working models, aiming to enhance work-life balance and productivity.

Rising levels of worklessness demand ‘immediate action,’ declares Labour’s jobs minister Liz Kendall.

Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data highlights state-specific trends in work hours and productivity.

Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine faces HMRC pursuit over alleged unpaid taxes under IR35 rules, joining other high-profile broadcasters in complex tax disputes.

Sir Keir Starmer and Labour to host a Global Investment Summit in early October, aiming to attract billions in foreign capital and surpass previous investment achievements. The summit aligns with Labour’s pro-enterprise and inclusive economic strategy.

The Irish government announces a nearly 7% increase in public spending in its pre-election budget, citing faster-than-expected population growth. The budget includes significant allocations for healthcare and infrastructure.

Sir Alan Bates, founder of the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, to receive an honorary doctorate from Coventry University for his efforts to clear the names of wrongfully convicted postmasters linked to the Post Office’s Horizon system failures.

Lord Hendy’s appointment as rail minister by Sir Keir Starmer has ignited hopes for the revival of HS2’s scrapped sections. Known for his extensive railway expertise, Hendy is expected to champion the project and oversee Labour’s renationalisation of train operators.

S&P Global warns the UK’s high debt levels pose significant challenges for the new Labour government, highlighting fiscal constraints and tough policy trade-offs. The agency projects debt to peak at 100% of GDP, limiting room for manoeuvre.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £7.3 billion investment to drive the UK’s green technology sector, focusing on high-risk projects like green steel, hydrogen, and carbon capture, aiming to attract significant private sector funding and boost economic growth.

Leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou have unveiled the winners of the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2024 in a ceremony hosted by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation in central London.