On the eve of the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences, new analysis reveals the acute need for greater support to help British businesses navigate a pivotal 15 months of new rules related to international trade.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
15 years since the Prompt Payment Code was introduced, has it prompted faster payments?
The Prompt Payment Code (PPC) was introduced to the UK in December 2008 as a voluntary code of practice, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC), on behalf of Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
A dark day for British business: Unraveling the implications of UK’s new Net Zero Targets
As I watched Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveil the government’s new Net Zero targets, I felt a pang of disappointment. It’s a day that will go down as a black mark against British business
Government relies on ‘stealth tax’ from hardworking business motorists
The Government needs to provide urgent additional support for employees and the self-employed using private vehicles for business purposes.
Reflecting a year on from the start of Liz Truss’ Premiership: A Rollercoaster of British Politic
Exactly one year ago, Liz Truss took office as the prime minister of the U.K., promising a transformative era of free-market economics
Turning The Energy Crisis Into An Opportunity For Business And Industry
Jonathan Maxwell, founder and CEO of Sustainable Development Capital LLP — one of the UK’s largest independent sustainability and climate-focussed investment firms — says that the ongoing energy crisis needs to be embraced by businesses as an opportunity to innovate and grow.
The rising trend of shoplifting epidemic is going unpunished
Shoplifting has long been a concern for retailers worldwide, but recent events in London have brought the issue to the forefront.
Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution on Par with the Industrial Revolution
Oliver Dowden, the deputy prime minister, has highlighted the potential of AI to enhance productivity and streamline mundane tasks.
As Wilko falls into administration: We look at the High Street retailer’s struggles
Wilko, the well-known High Street homeware retailer, has recently collapsed into administration, unable to secure a rescue deal. With 400 shops and 12,500 workers at stake, the future of the company hangs in the balance.
Accounting for Nature
The World Wide Fund for Nature estimates there has been a 69% average loss in the abundance of mammal, bird, reptile, fish and amphibian species since 1970, and more than a quarter of all species are under current threat of extinction.
The Rise and Fall of Ethical ESG Funds: Understanding the Backlash
Ethical investing has gained significant traction in recent years as investors increasingly seek to align their financial goals with their personal values.
Why ‘quiet firing’ is far from the easy way out
By now, you’ve likely heard of ‘quiet quitting’, when employees commit to doing the bare minimum that their job description demands.
Wargaming to help boost government’s responsiveness
There is a lack of confidence about what the future holds for governing organisations, and their departments’ ability to handle change, according to PA Consulting’s latest Responsive Government survey, conducted in partnership with Global Government Forum.
Prime Minister’s ‘Maths to 18’ plan comes with challenges
Rishi Sunak’s objective for all children to study some form of maths until the age of 18 has several barriers in its way, three leading education experts have made clear.
Warning from Industry Leaders: UK Needs Government Aid to Protect EV Market
Given the current rapidly approaching deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars, many fear that UK buyers will have no choice but to turn to low-priced Chinese electric cars given their dominance in this sector of the market.
