Trade unions including Unison, USDAW and the TUC have urged Labour to deliver its Employment Rights Bill “in full,” warning that watering it down after Angela Rayner’s resignation would be a “huge mistake.”
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Farmers warn 5G rollout at risk as mast rents slashed by up to 90%
Rural landowners threaten to quit mobile mast deals after rents fall by as much as 90%, raising fears Britain’s 5G rollout could stall. Farmers accuse Labour of doubling down on a “broken” rental model.
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack to take ‘weeks not days’ to fix as West Midlands suppliers hit
Jaguar Land Rover has warned its factories will remain shut for weeks after a major cyberattack paralysed production, leaving thousands of staff and suppliers across the West Midlands temporarily out of work.
Hamburger to depart McDonald’s UK after 18 months to lead Netherlands business
McDonald’s UK chief restaurant officer Zoe Hamburger has left her role after 18 months to become managing director of McDonald’s Netherlands, as the chain undergoes senior leadership changes.
The most valuable football squads in 2025: seven clubs now worth over €1bn as Real Madrid stay top
Sportingpedia’s 2025 report shows seven football squads now exceed €1bn in value, led by Real Madrid at €1.4bn. Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, PSG, Barcelona and Chelsea join the billion-euro club.
Fewer than half of Britons carry wallets as digital payments surge
New research shows fewer than half of Britons carry a wallet as smartphones and watches become the default way to pay, though experts warn over-reliance on digital systems leaves consumers vulnerable to outages.
Clarkson’s Farm credited with surge in agricultural college applications
Amazon’s hit series Clarkson’s Farm is inspiring more young people to pursue farming and land management degrees, with leading UK agricultural colleges reporting double-digit rises in applications.
Small Business Saturday UK roadshow to tour 23 towns and cities this autumn
Small Business Saturday’s UK roadshow will visit 23 locations across the country this November, spotlighting local entrepreneurs and encouraging communities to shop local ahead of the 6 December campaign.
Helix Law uses AI to take on Metro Bank in $20m copyright case
Brighton-based Helix Law is representing US software firm Arkeyo in a $20m High Court battle against Metro Bank, using AI tools to slash disclosure costs and prove how smaller firms can take on legal giants.
Clarkson’s Hawkstone crowned England’s best at 2025 World Beer and Cider Awards
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone has scooped multiple medals at the 2025 World Beer and Cider Awards, with Hawkstone IPA and Hedgerow named England Country Winners, building on last year’s success for Hawkstone Lager.
AI profiling of social media will boost HMRC’s tax compliance, say advisers
Blick Rothenberg says HMRC’s use of AI through its CONNECT system, which has already recovered over £3bn in unpaid tax, will be strengthened by profiling people’s social media activity.
Poll finds MPs back electricity tax cuts to boost heat pump adoption
Aira’s new cross-party study shows 48% of MPs support cutting levies on electricity to make heat pumps more affordable, but awareness of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme remains low among politicians.
Farmers warn of crisis as poll shows 80% fear for survival and none back Labour
A new poll shows 80% of farmers fear their businesses won’t survive the next decade, with many pausing investment or considering selling land amid Labour’s inheritance tax reforms.
UK steel industry given digital roadmap to reach net zero
A new study has set out a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel industry’s transition to net zero, warning that overcoming skills shortages, regulatory hurdles and investment uncertainty is vital if the sector is to meet its climate goals.
UK retailers risk £146m annual losses without net zero upgrades
Aging energy systems could leave a third of stores unlettable by 2030
