Small business bosses say they are resilient and optimistic
More than two thirds (68 per cent) of leaders of small and medium-sized businesses believe that their company is resilient after weathering the recent storms brought on by external events. The annual American Express Business Barometer found that this sense of
Delaying Pay Rises Is Driving Staff Turnover, Say Nearly Half of UK Employers
Almost half of UK employers have seen increased staff turnover as a result of delaying pay rises for professionals and white-collar workers, according to new research from global talent solutions consultancy Robert Walters. In a survey of UK business leaders, 47%
UK SMEs show resilience by supporting staff and embracing sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are showing remarkable resilience by prioritising employee welfare and environmental sustainability, despite mounting economic pressures, according to new research by Purbeck Insurance Services. As inflation and the cost of living continue to strain
Equipping employees for success amid age and ability
In a time when living expenses continue to hit families hard and tuition fees rise each year, thousands of Filipino students seek part-time jobs to support their education. However, companies often hesitate to hire students due to concerns over scheduling,
Private sector confidence hits lowest level since 2022 as wage and trade pressures mount
Business sentiment in the UK private sector has slumped to its weakest level in nearly three years, as rising wage costs and mounting global trade concerns weigh heavily on economic outlook. The latest “growth indicator” from the Confederation of British Industry
A third of UK hospitality businesses ‘operating at a loss’ after April tax hikes
A third of the UK’s pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels are now operating at a loss following a wave of government-imposed tax increases that came into effect in April, according to a new industry survey. The research, conducted by UKHospitality, the
Engineering brighter futures: SMPC expands local tertiary education on Semirara Island
Students from SMPC’s host communities in Semirara Island, Caluya, Antique can now pursue engineering degrees through DWSSII’s expanded tertiary program, in partnership with Adamson University.The Divine Word School of Semirara Island, Inc. (DWSSII), the island’s first locally accessible college-level institution,
Can the UK economy get more bang from higher defence spending?
At her spring budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined an ambitious vision: to make Britain a “defence industrial superpower”. In doing so, she joined a growing wave of European leaders rethinking their military budgets not just through the lens of national security,
IG Group becomes first UK-listed firm to offer retail crypto trading
From this week, IG clients in the UK will be able to buy and sell 38 individual digital tokens—including bitcoin, ethereum, and the meme-inspired dogwifhat—through a new partnership with digital asset platform Uphold. The launch marks a significant milestone not
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