Business
UK Bank Deposit Protection Raised to £120,000
Customers of UK banks and building societies will benefit from a major increase in deposit protection after regulators confirmed the…
UK Businesses Brace as Employment Rights Bill Faces Lords’ Opposition
UK businesses are entering another period of uncertainty as the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) returns to the House of Lords,…
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 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…
