Late-night economy faces loss of 10,000 businesses and 150,000 jobs by 2028 unless Budget intervenes, industry warns
Britain’s late-night economy is at risk of losing up to 10,000 more venues and 150,000 jobs by 2028 unless the Chancellor delivers urgent support in the Autumn Budget, industry leaders have warned.The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) said rising costs,
Retail sales fall as shoppers delay spending ahead of Budget and Black Friday
Retail sales slipped in October as wary consumers delayed purchases ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget and the start of the Black Friday discount period. Sales volumes fell by 1.1%, the first contraction in three months and significantly worse than the
Government borrowing overshoots forecast by £9.9bn, piling pressure on Reeves before Budget
The government has borrowed £9.9 billion more than expected so far this fiscal year, intensifying the economic pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to deliver next week’s Budget.New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that
Government unveils major AI investment package to drive UK growth and create thousands of jobs
The government has announced a sweeping package of artificial intelligence investments and reforms designed to accelerate economic growth, support national renewal and strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in AI.Placing AI at the heart of the UK’s Modern
Eurotunnel halts UK investment after ‘confiscatory’ plan to triple business rates
The operator of the Channel Tunnel has frozen millions of pounds of planned investment in Britain and warned that rail fares could rise after the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) proposed a 200 per cent increase in its business rates bill.Eurotunnel,
Timezone to revamp, open more venues by year-end and 2026
The newly re-launched Timezone in Glorietta 4, Makati. — EDG ADRIAN A. EVATimezone Philippines is set to renovate and open additional locations nationwide by year-end and in 2026, the company’s top official said on Friday. “Before the year ends, we still
G2E Asia’s grand return to the Philippines: Over 100 brands, 50 expert speakers, and 5 networking cocktails this December
G2E Asia @ the Philippines, a special edition of G2E Asia, makes its highly anticipated return to Manila Marriott Hotel this Dec. 10 and 11. Tailored for the Philippine gaming industry, the 2-day event will feature over 100 brands in
A strong party system can deter corruption says political analyst
AN ICE CREAM VENDOR passes by a wall covered in campaign posters in Quezon City, May 4. Midterm elections are scheduled for May 12. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANThe Federation of Economic Freedom (FEF) said that the Philippines will have
What Are the Benefits of Clear No Smoking Signs?
In most British workplaces, people notice safety messages long before they meet a manager or supervisor. Simple visual prompts set expectations about behaviour, safety, and respect from the moment someone steps through the door.Those early cues shape how visitors feel
SMDC’s Good Life Expo 2025 features a performer for every generation
Billed as the country’s biggest lifestyle and property showcase of the year, the SM Development Corp. (SMDC) Good Life Expo 2025 promises an equally memorable spectacle of live performances to go with all the interactive experiences and exclusive real estate