The first-ever recipients of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards have been announced, celebrating the exporting success of small businesses across the UK. Exporters support jobs, pay higher wages and help deliver on the government’s priority to grow our economy, and these inaugural […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week – Expert shares tips to manage anxiety at work
With anxiety being the central theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week (15th to the 21st May), it’s important to be aware of what anxiety is and how it can impact your daily life. In 2021/2 anxiety contributed to 51% of all work-related ill health cases.[1] Whilst this is a […]
Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation
In honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation, the apprenticeships have been selected for their contribution to creating a low carbon economy by ensuring the country’s workforce is equipped with the skills needed to support the transition to net zero. The official Coronation emblem will be used by employers and […]
Millions to take home more cash as new law on Tipping passes
Millions of UK workers will take home an estimated £200 million more of their hard-earned cash, as employers are banned from withholding tips under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which today (Tuesday 2 May) received Royal Assent. Many hospitality workers rely on tips to top up their pay […]
UK space sector income reaches £17.5 billion as jobs and services grow
Despite the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, space organisations presented a robust picture, generating £17.5 billion in 2021, compared to £16.5 billion the previous year. Figures in the latest Size & Health of the UK Space Industry report show the number of space organisations identified across the UK […]
Business and Trade Secretary opens up markets worth £11 million every day to UK businesses
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has knocked down barriers to markets worth more than £2.2 billion to UK businesses in her first 200 days in the job – equivalent to over £11 million every day. British exporters regularly encounter obstacles of all kinds – including bureaucracy, red tape, and […]
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than 2,300 UK enterprises have set up in California, sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs. More than half […]
‘Back to work Budget’ supporting people to return to the labour market
Parents, over-50s, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions will have opportunities arising from changes announced in the Budget set to be delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions. Overall, DWP measures at Budget represent an investment of £3.5 billion over five years to boost workforce participation and grow the […]
Isuzu D-Max receives ‘Best Pick-Up’ title from Business Vans
Industry magazine Business Vans has awarded Isuzu D-Max ‘Best Pick-up’ for 2023. Pick-up judged by independent panel of industry professionals and motoring journalists. Business Vans is the fourth publication to grant Isuzu UK an award this year. 9th March 2023 – The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max has reclaimed the esteemed ‘Best […]
Bentley Motors launches its 2023 global Extraordinary Women initiative
Extraordinary Women initiative is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of young female leaders Students from partner universities in the UK and Saudi Arabia will be mentored by Extraordinary Women Pioneers and Bentley experts Programme offered to students in the fields of engineering, design, technology and business from […]