Arla Foods warns a shortage of skilled farm workers threatens UK food security, with 82 per cent of dairy farmers reporting few or no qualified applicants.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Zoom rejects Andy Burnham’s criticism of video job interviews
Zoom has hit back at Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s criticism of video interviews, saying candidate performance depends on the interviewer, not the format.
Zero hours reforms could cost business up to £2.9bn a year
Zero hours contracts reforms could cost UK businesses up to £2.9bn a year, according to government impact assessments published alongside a consultation.
Tips for Presenting Your Business Through People Who Make an Impact
Corporate events offer a clear opportunity to showcase company values directly to industry leaders, potential clients, and business partners.
90,000 London professional jobs forecast to move to regions by 2031
Recruiter Robert Walters forecasts 90,000 London jobs in banking, law and accountancy will move to regional cities by 2031, in a £9 billion shift.
UK heatwaves cost economy £4.4bn in lost output, analysis finds
UK heatwaves have cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis by thinktank Verdant finds, with costs forecast to top £25bn by 2030.
Business activity rises in 10 of 12 UK regions, NatWest tracker shows
The NatWest Regional Growth Tracker reports higher business activity in 10 of 12 UK nations and regions in July, led by London at 55.3, as costs eased.
Food prices to rise into 2027 as drought hits UK crops, says FDF
UK food prices are set to rise into 2027, the Food and Drink Federation warns, as drought and record heat hit fruit, vegetable and grain supplies.
Beyoncé buys out LVMH’s stake in SirDavis whisky brand
Beyoncé has taken full control of SirDavis, the whisky brand she launched with LVMH’s Moët Hennessy in 2024, after the French group sold its stake.
Harrods returns to £84.9m profit after Al Fayed compensation payouts
Harrods profit rebounded to £84.9m in the year to January, its latest accounts show, after Al Fayed compensation payouts drove last year’s £34m loss.
Cambridge Aerospace valued at $3.4bn after raising $300m
Cambridge Aerospace has raised $300 million at a $3.4 billion valuation to expand its Skyhammer and Starhammer interceptors, two years after launch.
33 automotive projects set to share £47m in DRIVE35 funding round
DRIVE35 funding of more than £47m has been awarded to 33 UK automotive projects, a round expected to leverage over £90m of total project investment.
NatWest offers farmers repayment holidays as drought hits yields
NatWest is stepping up drought support for farmers, offering repayment holidays and emergency lending as dry conditions hit yields and farm cashflow.
Permanent hiring stops falling for first time in nearly four years
UK permanent hiring stabilised in July as the REC-KPMG jobs report’s placements index hit 50 for the first time in nearly four years, led by London.
Lloyds fights High Court claims over alleged £1.2bn Arena TV fraud
Lloyds Banking Group is defending High Court claims of up to £1.1bn and £280m over the alleged £1.2bn Arena Television lending fraud. Trial set for 2028.
