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69 ACT Schools to Close Over Asbestos Risk in Coloured Play Sand
A total of 69 schools in the Australian Capital Territory will close on Monday after coloured play sand sold at…
Stonegate Group Explores Sale of “Platinum” Pub Estate Amid Debt Pressure
Stonegate Group, owner of the Slug & Lettuce and Be At One pub chains, has opened preliminary talks with advisers…
Experts and Employers Back Government’s Employment Rights Bill Amid Rising Unemployment
Leading employment specialists and major UK employers have voiced support for the Government’s Employment Rights Bill, describing it as a…
George Osborne Shortlisted for HSBC Chair Role in Surprise Move
Former UK chancellor George Osborne has emerged as a surprise contender to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one…
UK SMEs Show Growing Optimism Amid Persistent Cost Pressures Ahead of Autumn Budget
Almost half of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are optimistic about the year ahead, according to new research from…
UK Government to Scrap Police and Crime Commissioners in Major Policing Overhaul
The UK Government has confirmed plans to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), aiming to save at least £100 million,…
UK Faces Productivity Challenge as Skills and Management Gaps Limit Growth
The UK is still grappling with what economists call the “productivity puzzle.” Since the 2008 global financial crisis, growth in…
UK Economic Growth Slows Sharply as Car Production Plunge Hits GDP
UK economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, rising just 0.1% between July and September, as a steep fall…
Rising Taxes and Regulations Drive UK SMEs to Consider Relocation
A significant number of UK small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders are considering relocating themselves, their companies, or both overseas…
UK Employee Ownership Growth Slows After Tax Reforms
Britain’s employee ownership movement is experiencing a slowdown after a decade of rapid expansion, following new tax rules introduced in…
