A proposed new law could dramatically reshape how UK businesses operate, by requiring company directors to consider the impact of their decisions on people and the planet, not just shareholders. The Company Directors (Duties) Bill, tabled in Parliament today by Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley, seeks to amend Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to ensure directors balance the ...
Tom Hartley Jnr has been appointed to sell one of the most extraordinary McLaren road car collections ever assembled — the personal legacy of the late Mansour Ojjeh, the visionary who helped transform McLaren into a motorsport and automotive powerhouse. Fresh off the record-breaking sale of Bernie Ecclestone’s Grand Prix collection, Hartley has been entrusted by the Ojjeh family to ...
Only the management of the healthcare business is not responsible for maintaining HIPAA compliance. Staff, stakeholders, business associates, and other elements can also prevent or cause violations. Employees not only need to have required training, but they also need to implement those concepts in real-life situations. Most HIPAA compliance violations are triggered by employees and staff members. In a busy ...
Lotus has insisted it has “no plans” to shut down any of its UK manufacturing sites following reports it was weighing a potential production shift to the United States. The carmaker, best known for its lightweight sports cars and deep-rooted British heritage, was reported by the Financial Times to be reviewing whether to move some production overseas—putting as many as ...
Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will be expected to help tackle rising obesity rates by making it easier for customers to choose healthier food, under a new government initiative announced today. Ministers have confirmed a partnership with major food retailers to improve the health of the nation through measures that could include promotions on healthy items, changes to shop ...
Elite academic credentials are losing their dominance in graduate recruitment, as UK tech employers place growing emphasis on practical and interpersonal skills when hiring for entry-level roles. According to new research from tech talent specialist mthree, 39% of hiring leaders now view graduates from all universities equally — a sharp increase from just 23% last year. The findings point to ...
The Sunday Times has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing private companies of 2025, with activewear label Dfyne topping the rankings after recording extraordinary growth of 517 per cent a year. Founded by Glasgow entrepreneur Oscar Ryndziewicz, the company posted revenues of £66.8 million this year, having been started on a credit card loan from his then-girlfriend, ...
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has announced new measures to support small businesses across the UK in expanding their global trade operations, delivering on key commitments set out in the government’s new Trade Strategy. As the government’s export credit agency, UKEF is enhancing its suite of trade finance and insurance products to make international trade more accessible, efficient and secure – ...
A Manchester entrepreneur has been cleared of computer hacking after a private prosecution brought by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Craig Cornick, who runs several companies in the legal and financial services sectors, was found not guilty by a unanimous jury at Bolton Crown Court of conspiring to access computer systems without authority. The allegations related to historic incidents said ...
Four standout teams have been crowned winners of the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025, following a global competition showcasing cutting-edge solutions in cleantech, data and AI, fintech, and sustainability. Now in its third year, the Innovation Challenge attracted over 100 entrants from more than 20 countries, with 14 finalists selected to take part in an intensive 12-week programme. During ...