Three major budget fashion brands in the UK, ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda, have committed to changing the way they communicate the environmental impact of their clothing following intervention by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Barclays bank payments restored following app outage
Barclays has announced that its payment systems and banking app are now fully operational after experiencing glitches that began on Tuesday evening.
CBI Under Fire for Using Gagging Clauses Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that the organization has employed gagging clauses to silence staff from discussing their encounters with sexual misconduct and bullying within the institution.
Centrica CEO’s Salary Soars by Nearly £4m Despite Previous Justification Concerns
The chief executive of Centrica, Chris O’Shea, saw a substantial increase in his annual pay, rising by nearly £4 million, despite his earlier assertion that such a salary was unjustifiable.
Cyber chiefs slam Parliament’s ‘pitiful’ £6.5m cyber budget increase amidst China threat
Parliament has boosted its IT budget by only £6.5m in the last financial year as MPs and peers face a barrage of cyber attacks from China, according to official figures.
Trump’s Truth Social Goes Public, Valued at Over $9 Billion
The debut of Donald Trump’s Truth Social took centre stage on Tuesday as the platform’s parent company, Digital World Acquisition, went public, valuing the budding social network at over $9 billion.
Two Government Ministers Quit, Dealing Fresh Blow to Rishi Sunak
In a setback for Rishi Sunak, two government ministers, Armed Forces Minister James Heappey and Skills Minister Robert Halfon, have resigned from their positions, also announcing their decision to step down as Tory MPs at the upcoming general elections.
Punishing Beijing for Cyberattacks Could Impact Trade, Minister Cautions
Britain is urged to tread carefully in response to cyberattacks linked to China to avoid exacerbating trade tensions, cautioned a cabinet minister following accusations of a “prolific” global campaign by Beijing.
Surge Pricing Strategy to Hit Legoland Visitors
Merlin Entertainments, the parent company of Legoland among other attractions, is set to introduce surge pricing using machine learning algorithms to adjust ticket costs based on variables like weather conditions.
Tractors Gather at Parliament in Farmer Go-Slow Protest
Central London witnessed a spectacle last night as over 100 tractors paraded past the iconic Houses of Parliament, echoing the discontent of farmers over what they perceive as inadequate support for UK food production.
Papa John’s Pizza to Close Nearly a Tenth of UK Locations
Pizza chain Papa John’s has revealed its decision to close down approximately 10% of its UK restaurants, attributing the closures to underperformance.
Adam Neumann Makes £395m Bid to Regain Control of WeWork
Former WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann proposes a bid exceeding £395m to reclaim ownership of the troubled office rental giant, WeWork.
UK government no longer a controlling shareholder in Natwest after share sale
The UK government has relinquished its status as a controlling shareholder in Natwest after reducing its stake to below 30 per cent.
Jeremy Hunt confirms triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that if the Conservatives win the upcoming election, they will retain the triple lock system for determining increases in the state pension.
Avanti agree pay deal with train drivers set to earn £600 a shift for overtime
Avanti West Coast has reached an agreement with the union Aslef to increase the fee for train drivers working overtime shifts to £600. This deal aims to incentivise drivers to work extra shifts, thereby enhancing the reliability and resilience of Avanti’s services.
















