Business
UK Losing Billions as Women Quit Tech Sector Amid Stalled Careers and Unequal Pay
The UK economy is losing as much as £3.5 billion each year as tens of thousands of women leave the…
Experts Warn Chancellor Against Expanding VAT in Autumn Budget
Financial experts and business leaders have urged the Chancellor to scrap any plans to widen the scope of VAT in…
Royal Mail Becomes Primary Delivery Partner for TikTok Shop in the UK
Royal Mail and TikTok Shop have entered a new partnership aimed at boosting growth for small businesses and online sellers…
Small Businesses in Deprived UK Areas Face Greater Barriers to Finance, Report Finds
Small businesses operating in economically deprived urban areas are significantly less likely to secure funding compared to those in wealthier…
AI Drives Surge in UK Climate Tech Funding Despite Wider Investment Slowdown
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a major force behind growth in the UK’s climate technology sector, with AI-linked start-ups attracting…
UK Faces 250,000 Skilled Trades Shortfall by 2030 as Apprenticeship System Falters
The UK is heading towards a shortfall of around 250,000 skilled tradespeople by 2030, amid mounting evidence that the current…
