Campaigners are calling for an end to the “peak fare rip off”, where commuters in some parts of the country face far higher mark-ups to travel at busy times.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Employers told to offer more flexible working to fight staff shortages
Increased flexible working would tackle staff shortages that threaten economic growth, experts have said.
Jeremy Hunt ‘has extra £30bn’ to ease cost of living crisis
Jeremy Hunt will find himself with an extra £30 billion to ease the cost of living crisis and resolve labour shortages, new research suggests.
Nationwide limits crypto exchange payments as consumer risk fears grow
Several UK banks have restricted their customers from buying crypto assets as concern grows about the risks posed by digital currency to customers.
Octopus hits back at challenge to Bulb deal arguing it was more ‘nimble’ than rivals
Octopus Energy has hit back at the energy firms challenging its takeover of Bulb Energy, with the supplier’s lawyer arguing in court today that the company was simply more “nimble” and “saw an opportunity that others missed” in its deal-making with the government.
Virtual learning and adult ‘upskilling’ helps publisher Pearson boost sales to £3.1bn
Publisher Pearson said sales of its textbooks and virtual learning offerings were boosted by increased demand for online learning, among adults and schools.
As workers return to to the office, they also return to city centre shops
The return of the office commute helped to bring people back to high streets and town centres last month, but shopper numbers remain stubbornly below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show.
London City is the first UK airport to scrap 100ml liquid rule
London City airport will become the UK’s first to scrap restrictions on travelling with liquids — and in time for the Easter holidays.
WH Smith hit by cyber attack as hackers gain access to private company data
WH Smith has been hit by a cyber attack that has resulted in hackers gaining access to private company data.
Jaguar Land Rover owner ‘seeks £500m UK subsidy to build battery factory’
Jaguar Land Rover’s owner, Tata Motors, has reportedly asked the UK government for more than £500m in state subsidies to build a battery factory in Somerset, in a move seen as crucial to the future of the British car industry.
Bank of England boss signals interest rates may have peaked
The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has signalled interest rates may have peaked after 10 successive increases in the official cost of borrowing since December 2021.
Profits rise fourfold at ‘nimble’ Co-op Bank
The rising cost of borrowing has boosted earnings at Co-operative Bank, which recorded a fourfold rise in profits last year.
Swallowing up rivals comes at a cost for Just Eat Takeaway
Just Eat Takeaway has been hit with a €4.6 billion writedown on acquisitions that helped it become the largest food delivery company in Europe.
Approvals for mortgages fall for fifth month in a row
Mortgage approvals fell for the fifth consecutive month at the start of the year, dipping to their lowest non-pandemic level since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Aston Martin accelerates into the black
Aston Martin Lagonda has claimed the first profit of its turbulent four and half years on the stock market.
