Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Co-op has announced plans to open 18 stores across the UK in the coming months. This retail investment includesContinue Reading

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, and the Act will be implemented on a phased basis, through to 2027. There are, however, two specific implementation dates to be aware of this year: 6 April 2026 and 1 October 2026. April 2026 Paternity leave andContinue Reading

As UK businesses enter 2026, many small and medium-sized enterprises are taking time to review the systems that support their day-to-day operations. Staffing, compliance, budgeting and customer experience are often top of the agenda, particularly for companies operating in competitive or regulated sectors. One area that is frequently overlooked, however,Continue Reading