Healy pledges ‘new age of industrialisation’ and £100 million for apprenticeships
Ahead of his first Budget as chancellor, John Healey has said the government will deliver “a new age of industrialisation”. Speaking at…
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UK economy sees growth – but ‘too early for victory laps’
The UK economy grew marginally during the final three months of last year, easing – but not lifting – the risk…
Reeves outlines pledge for £78bn boost to UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new plan to unlock the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, that she says has…
Lacklustre GDP figures – so what’s next?
The UK economy ended two months of contraction to return to growth in November, according to the latest official figures. The…
Capital’s bosses ‘cautiously optimistic’, despite Budget woes
London businesses remain cautiously optimistic about their profitability and turnover prospects in 2025, despite mounting cost pressures and concerns over recent…
Business innovation needs government support, say bosses
Businesses are calling for urgent, targeted government support to drive innovation and economic growth in 2025, a survey of 200 business…
Employment Rights Bill will damage small firms, says FSB
New research from the Federation of Small Business suggests that Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work…
Money worries that keep bosses awake at night
Most small business owners – as many as three quarters – are experiencing sleepless nights with market volatility being their top…
The smart money is on AI, says Bank boss
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has claimed that Artificial Intelligence will not lead to widespread job destruction….
Good news as inflation hits two-year low
Inflation has fallen to its lower level for two years, hitting 4.6% for October, a drop from 6.7% the previous month,…