Construction group ISG, which was in the middle of numerous government projects including work to prisons, has collapsed into administration in the UK. The majority of its 2,400 employees have been made redundant after the UK business appointed joint administrators at EY, and shut down its sites immediately. The constructionContinue Reading
People with a peanut allergy have been warned to avoid eating products containing mustard because they may have been contaminated. Mustard ingredients can be found in food such as dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. Such mustard products could contain traces of peanut, potentially causingContinue Reading
Health and safety experts are calling for urgent action to tackle an “epidemic” of long working hours. It follows a study by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) which suggested that one in two workers are putting in two extra hours without pay every week. A survey ofContinue Reading
The Welsh Government is weighing the introduction of tax breaks to stem the tide of people leaving the country, particularly from rural areas, and to preserve the Welsh language. Inspired by the Castilla-La Mancha region in Spain, where a 25 per cent income tax reduction is offered to residents inContinue Reading
Thames Water has said it will kick off the process of raising more money from investors over the next few weeks. The struggling water giant said that while it has been in talks with potential funders since July, it will launch its formal “equity solicitation process” in the coming weeks.Continue Reading
Next has warned that it may have to close stores after losing a significant legal battle over equal pay, which could cost the retailer over £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain announced in its half-year report that the ruling could affect the profitability of individual stores. LastContinue Reading
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a fresh headache ahead of her first Budget this autumn after official figures revealed Government borrowing jumped by more than expected last month. Borrowing rose to £13.7 billion last month, marking the third highest August on record, driven by higher spending on public services due toContinue Reading
In the heart of Dubai’s bustling financial hub, DIFC, a remarkable story of compassion and humanity unfolded. Founder of Dalma Capital Zachary Cefaratti not only built a successful firm but also saved a life in a way that has touched the hearts of many. This is the story of howContinue Reading
Aspiring solopreneurs and small business owners are being offered a life-changing opportunity to accelerate their entrepreneurial dreams, thanks to Adobe’s new Manifest-o Method. This framework, designed by experienced business professionals and powered by Adobe Express, helps transform ideas into actionable business plans. Available now on the Adobe website, the Manifest-oContinue Reading
Global stock markets have enjoyed a rally with investors in high spirits after interest rates in the US were cut for the first time since 2020, while the pound surged on the news that UK rates were staying the same. The UK’s FTSE 100 index was given a lift onContinue Reading
