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Contract Hiring Continues To Show Signs Of Resilience

Contrasting trends across the professional staffing sector as businesses navigate ongoing market uncertainty according to latest research.

Don’t Fall Foul Of The Tipping Act

Hospitality and service industry businesses could face fines and the prospect of an employment tribunal if they don’t comply with the Tipping Act

Windermere Spa Resort Hosts Artist’s Biography Book Launch

The biography of a prominent North West artist has been unveiled at a specially organised book launch at a spa resort on Windermere.

TL Dallas Appoints Head Of Trade Credit

Independent insurance and risk management firm TL Dallas has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mark Whiteley as head of trade credit.

Businesses Warn Budget Missed Opportunity For Corporation Tax Cut

SMEs say the Chancellor squandered a prime opportunity to ease pressure by cutting corporation tax.

UK SMEs Switch Off For Christmas, But Cybercriminals Do Not...

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are preparing to switch off for Christmas will leave themselves vulnerable to attack, according to new research.

What Employees Really Want From Their Leaders In 2026

Employees are expecting more clarity, more honesty, and a leadership presence they can actually read.

'The Lidl Effect' Celebrates 1000th Store Milestone

Lidl GB has published its first ever socioeconomic impact report which reveals that it generated £14.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) through its operations and supply chain in the financial year 2024 alone.

SME's Borrow More To Pay For Insurance

SMEs are borrowing more to pay for insurance underlining the importance of credit to help with budgeting as premiums increase.

Brewers Louth Supports New Sensory Room With Donation

Brewers Louth donated paint to a remarkable new community project creating sensory rooms for neurodivergent children.

The Family Business Succession Survey

We want to explore the topic and gauge opinion as to how families in business are addressing the challenge of succession planning in our short survey.

Budget Confirms Cryptocurrency Crackdown On 13 Million Taxpayers

Cryptocurrency holders warned after Budget 2025 reiterates that crypto platforms will start recording the gains made on these assets on 1st January 2026, ahead of sharing it with HMRC.

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