With the unique volatility of the UK housing market, is now a good time to buy or sell property?
The Halifax House Price Index found a -2.4 per cent annual decline, a monthly change of -0.3 per cent, in house prices, with the Director of Halifax Mortgages insisting that the equivalent of this drop in terms of cash is a thousand pounds.
How can data analytics drive decision-making and growth for British e-retail SMEs?
With a majority of retail stores going digital, businesses are faced with a large volume of data – and data analytics is providing evidence for SMEs to make educated decisions.
'Nothing allowed for them': Afghan women demand education rights in UN appeal
Engineering student Somaya Faruqi had to flee Afghanistan to continue her studies after the Taliban government returned to power two years ago and banned more than 1.1 million girls and women from schools and universities.
UK's long-term sick pile pressure on economy
The number of people not working in t.he UK due to chronic illnesses has soared since the pandemic, putting pressure on the British economy, analysts said on Tuesday.
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.
Small businesses face declining confidence in Q2 2023 during economic challenges
Small businesses faced a setback in the second quarter of 2023 as the FSB's SBI headline confidence indicator dropped sharply from -2.8 points in Q1 to -14.2 points.
Bank of England raises UK interest rates to a record 5.25%
The last time rates were this high was in April 2008, in the midst of the global financial crash, with the UK's central bank expecting inflation to fall below five per cent in the autumn or winter.
Record high of nearly 6,000 hospitality industry closures in the last 12 Months
There have been approximately one in 18 hospitality industry closures all over Britain in the past year, as the record-breaking number sends shock waves through the sector and raises concerns about the long-term viability of businesses.
UK government report finds cybersecurity skills gap stagnant despite increased demand
UK report reveals stagnant cybersecurity skills gap despite increased demand, emphasizing the need for diversity and talent pool expansion.
The US remains the best country to be a women entrepreneur
London overtakes NYC as the best city to be a woman entrepreneur, but the US remains top of the global leaderboard.
UK government commends organisations for supporting the Armed Forces community
Almost 200 organisations have been noticed for their support towards the Armed Forces community. These organisations also set out to employ former Armed Forces personnel.
Stocks mixed, dollar lower as US hiring slows
Global stocks moved indecisively and the dollar retreated Friday as markets digested a mixed US employment report that showed moderating jobs growth but solid wage increases.
Recent data reveals UK leads G7 nations in April export growth
UK outperformed other G7 nations' export growth in April with a 5.86 per cent increase to over $38 billion, surpassing Japan's 2.52 per cent gain, according to ParcelHero.
Three-quarters of UK businesses are lacking experienced workers
According to a recent report, the majority of businesses lack initiatives to attract older workers back into the workforce, despite government efforts.
UK government announces £50 billion funding to support the creative sector
The announcement lists financing plans like £5 million in funding for gaming studios through the UK gaming fund and £77 million for setting up advanced screens and performance technology research labs.
Ukrainian women want higher-end job roles in Poland
Most of the Ukrainian refugees that have found employment in Poland are women. But regardless of their qualifications, they are being ushered into the social care field.
Markets extend rally as US inflation data fans rate pause hopes
Asian investors pushed equities even higher Wednesday after data showed US inflation fell further last month, ramping up expectations the Federal Reserve will finally pause its interest rate hike campaign.
May data shows vacancy growth is slowing slightly, yet British skills gap is still hindering economic recovery
Vacancy growth is at its lowest since early 2021, but employers still cannot find qualified staff – especially as wage growth continues, albeit more slowly.
UK businesses prepare for turbulence as government raises interest rates
Despite narrowly escaping a technical recession late last year, the UK economy finds itself on fragile ground as
high-interest rates loom.
London businesses pave the way to harness the potential of refugees in the workforce
Recognising the immense potential benefits that refugees can offer to the economy, London's businesses are moving to boost refugee employment.
Why are your staff leaving you and how can you keep them?
According to research by McKinsey & Company, a large number of employees are leaving their jobs due to a poor work-life balance, with 60 per cent considering quitting without having a new job offer.
UK sets up council to help SMEs achieve net zero targets by 2050
The UK government has launched a Net Zero Council to help UK SMEs reduce carbon emissions, implement greener practices and set them on the path to net zero.
The traditional education system is creating a skills gap in Britain
Over the past few months, the demand for qualified IT professionals in the UK has soared, and the education system can't keep up, with recent studies finding that high-quality internet connectivity and consistent digital experience are "crucial".
Workers in the UK are positive about jobs regardless of high inflation
Research finds UK workers' job confidence to be positive despite the cost of living crisis and a stagnant economy. However, data reveals a fall in social mobility, with many workers not having a degree in the top socio-economic levels.
US stocks down after First Republic Bank takeover
US financial authorities announced the seizure of First Republic on Monday and that it had been sold to JPMorgan Chase
Rising energy costs have caused 40% of British firms to stop hiring
To mitigate the impact of the rising energy costs, some UK firms have halted their recruitment of new staff, and others are downsizing their workforce.
UK Inflation continues to threaten hospitality businesses despite improved CPI figures
As UK CPI figures show a slight ease in inflation, businesses in the hospitality industry face a tough year ahead with food prices persistently high.
Reducing time to hire remains a key trend in HR tech search
Recent data demonstrate that organisations are still trying to reduce the time-to-hire rate and fill key roles in a short period of time amidst a tight talent market and despite a slowing economy.
Tech sector faces recruiting struggles amidst skills shortage crisis after global layoffs
The tech sector was forced to reorganise twice, at first due to higher demand and then because of inflation, leaving over 55,000 unfilled positions.
Wall Street is divided over impact of strong Chinese economic growth
Earlier this week, the US received encouraging economic indicators. However, analysts are considering the pros and cons as Chinese growth also beat expectations.