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Quiet August for business failures adds to optimistic mood | Construction News

What a difference a year makes. A total of 18 companies went into administration in August 2024, according to the latest monthly data from...

What the UK can learn from Germany on net zero

Keir Starmer's meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dominated the headlines recently. It seems the Prime MInister is determined to rekindle the positive...

The Open University

This September, The Open University (OU) is to host an in-person event at its campus, Walton Hall in Milton Keynes, focusing on business agility...

ASOS offloads Topshop stake amid battle with Asian rivals

Shares in ASOS, the online fashion retailer, have risen sharply after it...

UK business leaders boast the best tech skills in Europe

UK business leaders are ahead of the global pack when it comes to integrating technology expertise at the highest levels, according to research from...

Second-class letter deliveries in UK could be scrapped on Saturdays

Royal Mail could be allowed to scrap second-class letter deliveries on Saturdays, amid pressure from the company on the industry regulator to shake up...

UK housebuilding growth fastest since mini-budget; US job layoffs surge as hiring weakens – business live

UK housing activity rises at quickest pace since September 2022Newsflash: Growth in Britain’s housebuilding sector has hit its highest rate since the mini-budget almost...

Second class letter deliveries could be scrapped on Saturdays

Royal Mail may not be obligated to deliver second class letters on...

Labour scraps plan for ‘British Isa’ aimed at boosting UK stock investment

The Labour government is expected to abandon plans for a ‘British Isa,’ a scheme initially proposed by the previous Conservative administration to encourage investment...

UK private sector economy outpaces expectations in August despite tax concerns

The UK’s private sector economy grew more rapidly than anticipated in August, with businesses expressing concerns over potential tax increases in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s...

UK business leaders ahead of curve in integrating technology expertise

As businesses worldwide grapple with the rapid rise of AI, a new study suggests that UK businesses are best at bringing technological expertise into...

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