A startup that is beginning to make its presence known to their market knows that branding is what makes them who they are. The important thing to remember is that leaving a lasting impression will bring in repeat customers (and new ones based on positive reviews, word of mouth, and other approaches). This guide will discuss the four ways startups ...
Labour ministers have thrown their support behind a £15m government scheme to rescue surplus food from UK farms—often thrown away or fed to animals—and distribute it to homeless shelters, food banks and charities, particularly over the festive period. The fund, originally promised by Michael Gove in 2018 and again by Rishi Sunak in 2024, never got off the ground despite ...
Household incomes are likely to stagnate or decline next year, according to new research from the Resolution Foundation, as Britain’s cost-of-living challenges continue. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to improve public services, the leading thinktank says this “tax-rise gamble” risks leaving many people worse off in purely financial terms. Researchers at the Resolution Foundation devised a measure of “real ...
The UK steel industry is urging the government to commit to buying British steel as part of the country’s planned offshore wind power boom. Wind energy now accounts for almost a third of the UK’s electricity generation, yet less than 2% of the steel used in offshore wind projects during the past five years has come from domestic mills, according ...
More than 40,000 individuals found time between turkey dinners and tinsel to file their 2023–24 Self Assessment tax return over the festive period, new figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveal. While many were tucking into Christmas leftovers or huddling around the television, 4,400 people submitted their online returns on Christmas Day itself. Another 11,932 swapped the Boxing Day ...
British employees are pushing back against calls to work more frequently in the office, amid complaints of insufficient desks and facilities. A fifth of workers surveyed by Remit Consulting cited a shortage of workspace as one of their top three reasons for staying away. Researchers say this highlights how some firms cut back too far on office space after the ...
Public sector workers now earn about 6 per cent more than their private sector counterparts — triple the gap seen at the start of this year — according to new analysis by the Resolution Foundation. The think tank’s research indicates that a series of generous wage settlements under Sir Keir Starmer’s Government have widened the gulf between the two sectors. ...
Today, most business decisions are backed up by smart data, and recruiting is no exception. Human talent could well be one of the most valuable company assets, but finding the best-suited candidates and successfully integrating them into existing teams can be challenging. Fortunately, technology comes to the rescue; the evolution of recruiting software allows recruiters to streamline most routine processes ...
Repeated increases in stamp duty have taken a heavy toll on high-end London property sales, with transactions in Britain’s two most expensive boroughs falling by 42 per cent over the past decade. According to new analysis by Savills, deals in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster have slumped from 10,665 in 2013–14 to around 6,200 in 2023–24. The figures also provide ...
Term insurance offers valuable peace of mind by ensuring your loved ones are financially protected in case of your absence. However, for high-risk individuals with pre-existing health conditions or risky lifestyles like smoking, getting coverage may seem challenging. Nevertheless, several term plans cater specifically to higher-risk applicants. The section below will discuss the best-term life insurance plans for high-risk individuals. ...