Unite union boss warns disputes will continue if workers not paid properly
Unite union chief Sharon Graham has warned employers there will be no end to the strikes that threaten to cripple the British economy. “I expect employers that have the ability to pay to do so and stop using inflation and the
Cineworld share price plunges over 50 per cent amid bankruptcy reports
Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy after failing to see a quick enough recovery in movie-going since the end of the pandemic. The London-listed business, which has run up debt of more than $4.8bn
Energy UK calls on Government to offer loans to businesses in face of ultra-high bills
One of the country’s leading energy bodies has called for the Government to work with industry and financial institutions,, and bring in a deficit tariff scheme to keep bills down this winter. Energy UK has written to the Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi,
Why picking the best media personalities to associate your image with defines you
You might not be able to choose your family, but you can Pick n’ Mix the best media personalities to associate your image with – It’s who you hang out with that vitally defines who you are As they say, ‘You
The finance firm invested in educating future customers
Daniel Donnelly, founder of international property brokerage firm Sherwood Finance, never intended to become his business to also become a financial educator but then he discovered just how woeful the standards of financial literacy are in society. Here, he discusses why
UK firms are cutting ties with China amid wider tensions, CBI chief says
British businesses are scrambling to sever economic ties with China in the wake of increased political and security tensions between Beijing and the west, an industry leader has said. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) director general, Tony Danker, warned that
Electric car subscription service Onto raises £50m
London-based Onto has raised $60m (£49.9m) in a Series C equity funding round for its electric vehicle (EV) subscription service. A study from accounting firm EY found that 49% of drivers want their next vehicle to be an electric car. However,
Why fast growth SMEs need to plan their way through the current crisis or face rapid decline
Balancing entrepreneurial spirit with scalable infrastructure will helps SMEs build resilience and opportunity against a backdrop of economic unpredictability and rising costs Despite the prospect of ‘stagflation’ – a combination of weak growth and high inflation – rising energy costs, an
UK export revenues decline by 6% in the past year
The June edition of the UK Export Monitor by Coriolis Technologies and The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) further highlights the struggles British businesses are facing as a result of the pandemic, supply chain crisis, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and
BT staff vote for first national strike in 35 years
BT staff have voted for their first national strike in 35 years, which is expected to affect customers across the country having broadband services installed or getting faults fixed. The strike by BT engineers and call centre staff represents the vast