London businesses wary as Vehicle Pollution Toll Zone expands
Days ahead of the controversial expansion of London's road charging scheme for the most polluting vehicles, businesses in the British capital remain wary despite the mayor unveiling further subsidies.
Study finds that UK travellers filed most luggage complaints against Ryanair
The study revealed most UK travellers raised luggage complaints against Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet, which resulted in 954, 844 and 565 complaints, respectively.
UK unemployment climbs as wages grow at record rate
UK unemployment increased in the three months to the end of June while wages grew at record annual pace, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy struggles with high inflation.
Healthcare workers can benefit from exercise apps to improve their mental health
Research from the University of British Columbia suggests that exercise apps can reduce depressive symptoms and combat mental illness in healthcare workers.
Ryanair forced to cancel flights to popular European hotspot amid peak summer travel
Ryanair's pilots are set to hold a strike later this month.
UK retailer Wilko collapses, risking 12,500 jobs
British household goods company Wilko has collapsed owing to big debts, its boss announced Thursday, impacting about 12,500 jobs as high inflation and interest rates hurt consumers and businesses.
'Stigmatised': Sex workers join criticism of UK banks
London-based sex worker Marin Scarlett and right-wing populist Nigel Farage might initially appear unlikely campaigning allies, but when it comes to the pitfalls of banking in Britain they share a common cause.
Greece limits visitors to the Acropolis in Athens
Acropolis is one of the most-visited sites in Greece.
WHO declares that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives
WHO and UNICEF encourage businesses to allow breastfeeding mothers in the workplace while new mothers speak out about the pressure to breastfeed.
UK retail industry has lost 6,000 retailers in the past five years
The UK retail industry has been battling with the closure of 6,000 retailers over the past five years due to burdensome business rates and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is the planet paying the price for the effects of fast fashion?
The fashion industry accounts for more than 20 per cent of industrial water pollution, with garment workers being severely underpaid and overworked.
Business price hikes expected to ease as wage costs rises
The BCC Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 2023 reveals that nearly half of businesses plan to raise prices in the coming months as cost pressures ease.
More than half of UK businesses say customers are spending less
Recent research has shed light on the shifting trends, indicating a rise in remote work and an increasing preference for second-hand shopping among UK consumers.
'Strong trade unions' necessary says Starmer to Unite Policy Conference
Speaking at the 2023 Unite Policy Conference, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer referred to the importance of the TUC's recent victory at the High Court.
James Middleton is 'proud' sister Kate is 'blossoming' in royal role
The Ella & Co. founder credits his older sister for helping him gain the confidence to talk about his own battle with depression.
The cost-of-living crisis is driving 1 in 5 older Brits to live on credit
A recent report has highlighted how people 50 years of age and above are living on credit to make ends meet due to the cost-of-living crisis fueled by high inflation and energy bills.
Improvements made to high-quality healthcare for people in the workplace
Following several NHS strikes, the government have invested more than £1 billion in Occupational Health services to avoid further economic inactivity among employees.
Summer travel warning as Italy puts 23 major cities on red alert due to heatwave
Italy is experiencing extreme temperatures in the ongoing summer.
PM Sunak appoints leading chief executives to new business council
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed a new business council that brings the chief executives of major companies into the heart of government to help boost the British economy.
UK officially joins CPTPP trade group, opening doors to new opportunities
UK formally joins CPTPP trade group, opening doors to new opportunities for British businesses with reduced tariffs and increased investment.
How 'silent firing' is sweeping the UK work culture, according to recent study
A report reveals many people may be ignorant about a growing trend of silent mistreatment including gender discrimination that is forcing employees to resign.
London's new 'super sewer' to end Thames pollution blight
The door of the steel box lift clanks shut and a crane slowly lowers construction workers building London's "super sewer" 40 metres (130 feet) to the bottom of an enormous vertical shaft.
Record number of students apply for computing courses amid rise of AI
The steep rise in the popularity of tech courses correlates with the rapid development of artificial intelligence over the past 12 months.
Government offers pay rises to millions of UK public sector workers
The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.
UK Government implements pay increases for public sector workers amid strikes
UK government offers pay raises to public sector workers amidst strikes. Junior doctors walk off the job for five days. Concerns were raised about NHS costs and patient care.
Starmer explains Labour's core purpose to remove barriers to opportunity across the UK
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's core purpose is to remove barriers to opportunity that hold back Britain's potential.
UK water crisis pollutes privatisation legacy
Britain's biggest water supplier staving off renationalisation, trains derailed by strikes and consumers suffering huge energy bills -- the nation's vital sectors are mired in chaos decades after their controversial privatisation.
UK retail sales in June show modest growth, falling behind inflation rates
Retail sales saw a slight improvement in June, with like-for-like (LFL) sales increasing by only 1.9 per cent, according to the latest data from BDO LLP.
As the NHS hit the 75-year mark, people call for cybersecurity & long-term policymaking to restore the system
At 75, the NHS is bogged down by some critical issues such as strikes that continue to disrupt the service, and public opinion regarding the privacy issues of using Artificial Intelligence in the NHS.
UK launches global task force to boost careers in aviation and enhance sustainable shipping
Global Aviation Skills Taskforce launched to boost careers in aviation as demand for flights grows post-COVID-19 pandemic, creating a resilient workforce and helping to grow the economy.