Category: In Business

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.

At the House of Lords launch of the National Education Futures 2025 report, James Caan CBE called for urgent reform in inclusion, teacher support, and cross-sector collaboration to future-proof UK education.

The US State Department now requires student visa applicants to unlock their social media profiles, allowing diplomats to vet online activity for “hostility” or “security threats”.

Minicab drivers represented by the IWGB union are launching legal action against TfL, claiming licence delays have left many unable to work and caused financial hardship.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools celebrates its 25th anniversary by offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own franchise school in the UK or UAE, with a £10k start-up grant and a franchise worth up to £15k.

Superyachts are growing in size as demand soars post-Covid. From floating five-star hotels to 100m vessels, here’s why the world’s wealthiest are buying bigger than ever.

Superdrug adds over 600 jobs and boosts profits despite tax and wage pressures

Scottish Bakers release new ‘Future of Bakery’ report, revealing key sweet and savoury trends to drive growth, innovation, and competitiveness across Scotland’s bakery sector.

Retailers say hot weather and poor harvests are driving up UK food prices, with fruit and veg costs surging 3.7% in June amid rising employment taxes and supply chain pressures.