FreeOfficeFinder, established in 2002, is an innovative and comprehensive service that helps businesses find and rent their ideal office spaces at no cost. As one of the pioneers in the private, flexible office space market, the company has grown alongside the industry, which is projected to reach USD 2.84 billion by 2029 in the UK…
New research has revealed the significant financial burden faced by UK working parents during the summer holidays, with childcare costs soaring by an average of £1,683 per month. This increase in expenses is forcing many parents to reconsider their work options, with some unable to stay in employment due to the lack of flexible working…
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has conceded that it is unlikely to recover more than £19 billion in unpaid taxes, as the department grapples with a significant rise in uncollected tax debt and a dramatic increase in customer service failures. According to HMRC’s latest annual report, the total amount of unpaid taxes has surged to…
The Prince’s Trust has teamed up with medical imaging IT and cybersecurity firm Sectra to launch a new initiative aimed at widening access to technology careers for young people from diverse backgrounds. The programme, titled ‘Get into IT and Administration’, was introduced in Belfast over the summer and focuses on providing under-represented groups with a…
Chinese fast fashion behemoth Shein is gearing up to establish its first British warehouse as part of its preparations for a monumental £50bn listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company, which is now headquartered in Singapore, is focusing its search on the Midlands’ “golden logistics triangle,” a prime area renowned for its logistical advantages….
Footfall on UK high streets has plummeted by an average of 4.8% between Sunday and Wednesday, as recent rioting across England and Belfast deterred shoppers, leading to widespread vandalism and looting. This decline, reported by real estate software firm MRI Software, significantly outpaces the 2.7% drop seen across all UK retail destinations, including shopping centres…
Ocado is pioneering a trial offering everyday items like pasta, rice, and washing liquid in refillable packaging, a first for an online supermarket. The initiative will test a reusable vessel for food and laundry products at no extra cost to customers. This month, the first phase begins with 2kg packs of basmati rice and 1kg…
The delayed arrival of warm summer weather led to a rebound in UK retail sales in July, according to industry data, even as shoppers continued to avoid large purchases amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) indicated a 0.5% year-on-year increase in total UK retail sales for July….
Goalhanger, the UK’s largest independent podcast company, has announced record-breaking downloads and views from May to July, driven by heightened global interest in its shows “The Rest Is Politics” and “The Rest Is Football.” From May 22nd to July 5th, “The Rest Is Politics” and its companion show, “Leading”, hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory…
Evolve Business Group, a Wigan-based specialist in managed network and IT solutions, has received a multi-million-pound investment from BGF, a leading growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2005, Evolve has built a solid reputation for helping businesses reduce costs and simplify service management across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, food-to-go (FTG),…
Board Intelligence, a leading AI-driven firm enhancing boardroom performance, has sold a majority stake to Californian private equity house K1, valuing the London-based business at up to $300 million (£230 million). This significant investment will see multimillion-pound payouts to founders Jennifer Sundberg, 44, and Pippa Begg, 40. The founders plan to leverage K1’s investment to…
BBC Director General Tim Davie has faced tough questions about his handling of the Huw Edwards investigation. Among the points raised by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy were why Mr Edwards was not dismissed upon the BBC learning of his arrest and why he received a pay rise during this period. A recent tribunal ruling has…
Morrisons is trialling an innovative approach to save energy and reduce costs by raising the temperature of its freezers by 3°C. This move marks the first departure by a UK supermarket from the industry standard, which has remained unchanged for nearly a century. The Bradford-based retailer will increase freezer temperatures from -18°C to -15°C in…
The UK government’s ChipStart programme has enabled semiconductor start-ups to secure over £10 million in private investment and grants, with nearly £20 million in total commitments. This initiative is fostering innovation in various fields, from AI efficiency to advanced healthcare technologies. Eleven semiconductor start-ups have joined the second cohort of ChipStart, a programme launched in…
