Category: In Business

Thousands of Santander customers face £9.99 monthly fees from October—despite written promises of “free forever” business banking, sparking accusations of misrepresentation.

Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman calls on the UK government to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists, arguing it could restore Britain’s status as Europe’s top luxury destination.

Poorly designed workplaces are costing UK businesses £71.4bn annually in lost productivity, according to Mitie, as workers struggle with inadequate spaces and slow tech.

House prices are rising in London and commuter towns while pandemic-era WFH hotspots like Bath and the Cotswolds lose value, as the remote work property boom fades.

UK businesses are losing up to £20,735 per employee due to long-term sickness, according to MetLife UK. The firm urges early intervention to minimise disruption and financial loss.

Britain’s heatwaves are slashing crop yields, disrupting trade, and hammering small businesses—raising concerns over long-term economic growth and rising inflation.

In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms.

Businesses employing illegal migrant workers could now face fines of up to £60,000 per worker under an intensified crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

England has lost an average of eight bank branches per week over the past eight years, according to new analysis from investment platform Lightyear, which reveals more than 3,700 branches have shut since 2016.

New research warns SMEs about rising AI-driven CV fraud. With over a quarter of small businesses failing to check qualifications, experts urge urgent action to strengthen hiring practices.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that her economic roadmap may need to be “ripped up” as a global market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s new wave of tariff threats drives up UK government borrowing costs and rattles investor confidence.

Amazon’s longest-ever Prime Day event, running from 8–11 July, is expected to generate record-breaking sales of $21.4 billion globally, with UK shoppers forecast to contribute nearly £2 billion, according to delivery specialists Parcelhero.

Businesses, charities and community groups have joined forces to call on the UK government to scrap VAT on all repaired and refurbished electronics — a move they argue would cut waste, lower consumer costs and boost the country’s circular economy.