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Mencap warns National Insurance rise could force closure of care services
Mencap, one of Britain’s leading charities supporting people with learning disabilities, has warned it may have to close at least 60 of its services due to mounting cost pressures following changes announced in the Budget.
Brits brave storms to back small businesses, spending £634m on Small Business Saturday
Discover how UK shoppers supported independent retailers despite stormy weather on Small Business Saturday, with over 10 million Brits spending £634m to boost local high streets and communities.
Moonpig slips into loss after £50m write-down hits experiences division
Moonpig, the online greetings card and gifting retailer, has reported a half-year pre-tax loss of £33.3 million after writing down the value of its “experiences” division by more than £50 million, underscoring the challenges posed by faltering consumer confidence in higher-priced discretionary treats.
Myenergi calls for local businesses to celebrate what makes Grimsby great
With Grimsby making headline news earlier this week as the ‘worklessness’ capital of Britain, Stallingborough-based renewable energy tech manufacturer myenergi is calling for local businesses to stand up to the criticism, champion the region and celebrate the thriving community that makes the town great.
Claims firms rally for a PPI-style windfall as car finance scandal deepens
A sense of unease hung over the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire last month, where classic cars and cinematic icons gave way to rooms filled with anxious lawyers, bankers, and compliance officials from the motor finance industry.
Young Britons turn to social media for self-diagnosis amid mounting mental health concerns
Discover why two million UK youths self-diagnose mental health conditions online. New data from AXA Health reveals TikTok and Instagram’s influence on rising self-diagnosis, and the challenges professionals face in bridging care gaps.
Car finance crisis set to cost billions and dent investor confidence, warns Lloyds boss
The deepening car finance crisis could deliver a major blow to Britain’s economic prospects, according to the head of the country’s largest retail bank.
British retailer warns Reeves’s budget will deliver a £50m ‘punch in the face’
Frasers Group’s chief executive blames Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget for a £50 million hit to costs, weakened consumer confidence, and “devastating” consequences for UK retailers.
UK SMEs focus on growth initiatives for 2025 amid optimistic outlook
Small businesses prioritise sales and cost-cutting as confidence soars
COVID corruption commissioner unlikely to recover taxpayers’ money
The appointment of Tom Hayhoe as the UK’s COVID corruption commissioner has been criticised as unlikely to recover significant taxpayer funds, according to leading audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
Finding Purpose: Reflecting on What Drives You as the New Year Approaches
As we prepare to step into a new year, it’s important to pause and reflect on where we are in our personal and professional lives. Are you working to make a difference?
How fintech financing is plugging the £2.5 billion funding gap for small businesses in the UK
Today, around 99% of all businesses in the UK are classed as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), employing around 61% of the private sector workforce.Yet, despite their critical role in the UK economy, many SMEs are struggling.
Government-backed council to champion ‘unsung’ mid-sized businesses
New council aims to unlock growth potential of mid-market firms
Alibaba.com backs athlete365 business accelerator to empower olympic athletes
In a significant move to bridge the gap between elite sports and entrepreneurship, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has partnered with Alibaba.com to launch the fourth edition of the Athlete365 Business Accelerator programme.
