The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse begin historic union recognition ballot, potentially allowing collective bargaining for the first time in the UK. Over 3,000 employees are voting, with results expected next week amidst nationwide protests and Labour’s push for enhanced workers’ rights.
Reform UK faces scrutiny over the authenticity of its election candidates amid concerns about the lack of candidate information and potential AI-generated photos. The party insists all candidates are real, while experts warn of the implications of AI use in election materials.
UK officials fear potential chaos at ports in October unless the EU delays its new biometric travel scheme, requiring non-EU nationals to undergo facial and fingerprint scans.
Tony Blair urges Labour to adopt AI and radical public service reforms to avoid inevitable tax hikes, warning that traditional growth methods will be insufficient to tackle Britain’s economic challenges.
In a decisive move to address the UK’s housing crisis, Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced a series of ambitious measures aimed at revitalising the housing sector.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has launched a major initiative to recruit 6,500 teachers, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced.
Chancellor addresses ’14 years of chaos’ as Labour reinstates housebuilding targets and opens ‘grey belt’ for development
Leading business groups urge the new Labour government to stay focused on economic growth and investment. CBI and BCC highlight the need for tough decisions to attract investment and support UK businesses.
Avon UK appoints Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies MBE as Chief Inspiration Officer to empower women entrepreneurs. Sara will lead masterclasses and mentoring sessions to help Avon Reps overcome business challenges and succeed.
Jeff Bezos plans to sell $5 billion worth of Amazon shares after the stock hits a record high of $200.43. Discover more about the proposed sale and its implications.
Protests are underway at Amazon warehouses across the UK as voting begins in a historic ballot for workers’ rights. If successful, Amazon will be forced to recognise a union for the first time in the UK.
The share prices of major UK housebuilders surged on Friday after Labour’s resounding victory in the general election, marking the party’s return to power for the first time since 2010.
Etsy’s new ban on sex toys and erotic items, effective from 29 July, has sparked significant backlash from sellers. The marketplace cites evolving industry standards, but many creators feel betrayed and foresee substantial revenue losses.
Investors back Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to boost UK growth through private sector funding for infrastructure and green energy projects, as she aims to restore economic stability and attract global investment.
Keir Starmer has reinvigorated his ministerial team by appointing a blend of former New Labour figures and external experts, continuing his strategy of building a “government of all the talents.”
