The expansion of ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to outer London boroughs. has been ruled as lawful by the High Court. Five Conservative-run councils had launched legal action back in February over the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to London’s outer boroughs. The scheme will come into force from 29 August and see…
Beleaguered Cinema chain Cineworld will suspend its listing on the London Stock Exchange today as it limps on with a restructuring plan to reduce its massive mountain of debt. The British chain revealed it would file for administration and stop trading on the exchange last month as it creaks under the weight of a huge…
When the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ started popping up amid the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and the media were trying to understand why some workers seemed to be putting in less effort than expected and only doing the minimum required. Susanne Lund, CEO at Airtame explains that while many factors can influence this behavior, a common refrain…
Top business groups have welcomed government plans to speed up the planning process for key infrastructure projects as a “major signal” on green growth. Ministers want to overhaul the system and create a new fast-track route for major schemes, such as offshore wind farms, transport connections, waste facilities and nuclear power stations. Prime minister Rishi…
The Government has today launched the Research Ventures Catalyst fund, injecting £50 million to bolster cutting-edge research in tech and science. The fund, based on partnerships with private and philanthropic investors, is set to unlock tens of millions of GBP and drive new discoveries across the health, tech and science sectors. The launch of the…
The majority of the UK’s hospitality businesses believe the industry is overlooked by the Government, new research has found. Europe’s largest virtual food brand operator commissioned an independent survey of 250 decision-makers in senior management positions within UK hospitality businesses (restaurants, takeaways, cafés and bars). It found that over three-fifths (62%) of UK hospitality businesses…
Ofgem has imposed a hefty £9.78m penalty on SSE Generation for securing excessive payments from the UK’s electricity system operator, which was in breach of its licence and raised costs for customers. The watchdog confirmed the penalty will be paid into its voluntary redress fund, a support kitty for vulnerable households, after first proposing the…
The Metropolitan Police have spent £7.7m policing 13 weeks of Just Stop Oil protests, the force has said. Protestors mounted 515 protests since April and the cost of handling the disruption amounted to the equivalent of 23,500 officer shifts. Actions included slow marches in busy London roads and disrupting major sporting events, and more than…
THE BBC’s chief executive is expected to contact Nigel Farage in writing today over the inaccurate story about him being de-banked by NatWest subsidiary Coutts. Mr Farage told GB News: “First things first, the BBC: I have actually received this morning an acknowledgment from Tim Davie, the director general, and he says that Deborah Turness, who…
Mounting Employment Tribunal backlogs are causing major delays in dealing with ongoing claims, leading to additional pressures for businesses and claimants, according to a leading employment lawyer. Tim Jones, Head of Employment Law at Higgs LLP, said the Employment Tribunal continued to suffer severe delays due to the amount of claims being issued and insufficient…
Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses seeking to reach and engage their target audiences. However, creating compelling content is only one part of the equation; knowing when to post that content is equally crucial. Welcome to the world of perfect timing—where strategic scheduling of your social media campaigns can maximize their impact…
The Treasury Committee is challenging the lack of diversity in the venture capital industry as only 2 per cent of funding goes toward female founded and ethnic minority businesses, according to new report. The Committee also found that 80 per cent of investments went to the “Golden Triangle” of London, Oxford and Cambridge, with the…
New research finds that women SME owners are more likely than men to suffer cashflow challenges, undermining their growth and ambitions. Only half of women business owners report that their cashflow is stable and meets their needs, compared to a significantly higher two thirds of male respondents. In addition, four in ten female business leaders…
Parliament has launched a new inquiry into British film and high-end TV, examining issues around skills and retention as well as challenges posed from the rise of artificial intelligence. MPs on the culture, media and sport committee will investigate what needs to be done to maintain and enhance the UK as a global destination for…
Strikes by London Underground staff that were due to take place next week have been called off, the RMT and Aslef union has announced. The unions said a breakthrough had been achieved after “intense” negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) bosses in the days leading up to the walk outs. Both the drivers union, Aslef,…
