Rayner’s workers’ rights overhaul could cost employers up to £5bn annually, government warns
Angela Rayner’s ambitious overhaul of workers’ rights could burden UK employers with nearly £5 billion in additional costs each year, according to an impact assessment published by the government. The reforms, proposed in the Employment Rights Bill, could result in businesses
One-third of UK businesses urge government to cut Brexit red tape
Almost a third of UK businesses are urging the government to reduce post-Brexit regulations and red tape to support British trade, according to a survey conducted by Santander. The survey reveals that while there is a growing sense of optimism among
UK government borrowing surges to £16.6bn in September, exceeding forecasts
Government borrowing in the UK surged to £16.6 billion in September, exceeding expectations and putting additional pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her first Budget next week. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the deficit for
UK interest rates ‘could fall as low as 2.75% in the next year’, Goldman Sachs predicts
The Bank of England is expected to reduce interest rates significantly faster than financial markets currently anticipate, according to new forecasts from Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street investment bank projects that the UK’s base rate could drop to 2.75% by November
Branding Trends in the UK: What British Agencies Are Leading the Charge
Branding in the UK is not a static concept; it keeps on evolving as businesses try new ways to reach out to the audience As business becomes increasingly competitive, branding has moved mainstream and grown into an intrinsic part of business