Entrepreneurial energy remains high across the United States, with over 5.2 million new business applications filed in 2024. A new report by financial software firm Wave has revealed a surprising picture of where startups are thriving — and many of the most successful states aren’t the usual suspects like California or New York. Wave’s study ranked all 50 US states ...
Jobs in the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors have declined at their fastest rate in recent history following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s October budget, which increased employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by £25 billion. According to analysis of HMRC payroll data by The Times, employment in supermarkets, pubs, bars, and hotels has contracted sharply since the announcement, reversing a decade-long trend ...
It is not easy to run a business that operates 24/7. A hospital, customer support centre, or manufacturing plant, whatever the setting may be, operating shifts 24/7 can be a real mess without proper tools. This is the reason why most companies are currently spending on intelligent solutions to ensure scheduling is convenient and predictable. Why Modern Workplaces Need Smart ...
In a digital landscape where attention spans are shrinking, distractions are constant, and competition is fierce, startups don’t have it easy. To survive, let alone succeed, businesses must find compelling ways to capture user interest within seconds. Yet online entertainment platforms are thriving. From Netflix to Spotify to Twitch, today’s top platforms have seemingly cracked the code on how to ...
Unemployment in the UK rose to a four-year high of 4.7% in May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), fuelling expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates again in August. The increase from 4.6%—which caught economists and the Bank itself by surprise—comes alongside signs of a broader slowdown in the labour market, ...
The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy — a framework designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent companies from exaggerating their environmental credentials. The decision comes after a public consultation into the proposed policy, which would have required companies and investment funds to be more transparent and rigorous when making environmental claims. The ...
The property boom driven by the remote working revolution appears to be over, with new figures showing house prices rising sharply in London and its commuter belt while once-popular pandemic escape zones are now seeing values fall. Data analysed by estate agency Purplebricks using the latest House Price Index from the Office for National Statistics reveals that many of the ...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to cut up to 500 management roles in the UK as the automotive giant grapples with falling sales and the financial fallout from US import tariffs. The carmaker, which employs more than 30,000 people in the UK, confirmed the cuts will be implemented through a voluntary redundancy scheme and represent no more than 1.5% of ...
Visa, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has announced the winners of its 2025 Let’s Celebrate Towns awards, recognising six standout UK towns for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to economic and community growth. Each winning town will receive a £20,000 grant to support a new or ongoing community project aimed at fostering local development, creating jobs, and ...
Confidence among UK small business owners remains strong in 2025, despite persistent cost pressures and economic uncertainty, according to new research from SumUp. The study, which surveyed 750 small business owners and decision makers across the country, offers a snapshot of the resilience, challenges, and priorities driving the UK’s SME sector. Almost half (43%) of those surveyed reported stronger business ...