NOT Adhim Zahawi had been tasked with preparing the Tories for the upcoming general election, but his dismissal as party chairman will only spark new questions about the Tories’ electoral fortunes. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took the reins promising “integrity, professionalism and accountability at all levels”, and with the Tories struggling in the polls, he … Read more
S Senior Scottish and British government officials have held “professional” discussions about gender recognition reforms as the row over Westminster’s decision to block the legislation raged. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack discussed the matter with Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison. The talks came a week after the Tories confirmed the UK government would use never-before-used … Read more
S Senior Scottish and British government officials have held “professional” discussions about gender recognition reforms as the row over Westminster’s decision to block the legislation raged. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack discussed the matter with Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison. The talks came a week after the Tories confirmed the UK government would use never-before-used … Read more
Do you trust this man? Richard Edelman, president of public relations firm Edelman AFP via Getty Images Well, that sounds like a stretch. The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer came out and said people around the world believe business is the “alone institution considered competent and ethical. As such, says the PR giant, business has become … Read more
January 9, 2023, 7:19 PM Companies will benefit from reduced support, the government has confirmed. Image: Getty Businesses will receive less government support to cope with soaring energy bills from April, ministers said. Businesses and organizations such as schools, charities and churches will get a reduction on their energy bills under the new scheme – … Read more
P Essimism and a lack of confidence among British businesses has led companies’ recruitment plans to hit the lowest levels in two years, according to an influential report. Employers are suspending hiring plans and considering layoffs to manage rising costs, accountancy and consultancy firm BDO said in its analysis of more than 4,000 companies surveyed … Read more
g Ps surgeries would cease to operate as ‘shady’ private businesses under Labour, the shadow health secretary has suggested, deepening a row with the doctors’ union. Wes Streeting said he was “willing to phase out” the system of GP partnerships, where independent doctors act as contractors for the NHS. The British Medical Association (BMA) has … Read more
g Ps surgeries would cease to operate as ‘shady’ private businesses under Labour, the shadow health secretary has suggested, deepening a row with the doctors’ union. Wes Streeting said he was “willing to phase out” the system of GP partnerships, where independent doctors act as contractors for the NHS. The British Medical Association (BMA) has … Read more
B Business confidence has stagnated and the future remains bleak for small businesses struggling with “monumental” inflationary pressures and energy costs, an influential business group has warned. A small utility company in Somerset has said its electricity costs will skyrocket from £34,000 a year to around £250,000 from March, according to the British Chambers of … Read more
The package includes the professional rate multiplier freeze for 2023-24, worth over £200m. The Welsh Government is also providing more than £140million in tariff relief to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses. Eligible businesses will receive 75% relief for the duration of 2023-2024, capped at £110,000 per taxpayer, like a similar scheme announced by the UK … Read more