Business
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UK executives at companies who received Covid support saw bigger pay increases
New research from Aston University and the University of Sheffield has found that executives at FTSE 350 companies that accepted government support during the pandemic have been receiving larger increases in executive pay than other companies....2023-04-24 5213 0 -
UK space sector income reaches £17.5 billion as jobs and services grow
Despite the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, space organisations presented a robust picture, generating £17.5 billion in 2021, compared to £16.5 billion the previous year. Figures in the latest Size & Health of the...2023-03-29 12637 0 -
Business and Trade Secretary opens up markets worth £11 million every day to UK businesses
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has knocked down barriers to markets worth more than £2.2 billion to UK businesses in her first 200 days in the job – equivalent to over £11 million every day....2023-03-26 11913 0 -
UK and Albania outline £4 billion ambition for closer export ties
The Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF), Tim Reid, met with the Albanian Prime Minster, Edi Rama and Finance Minister, Delina Ibrahimaj, to cement their £4 billion ambition for a closer UK-Albania export relationship. This...2023-03-24 10574 0 -
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than 2,300...2023-03-24 8488 0 -
‘Back to work Budget’ supporting people to return to the labour market
Parents, over-50s, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions will have opportunities arising from changes announced in the Budget set to be delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions. Overall, DWP measures at Budget represent an...2023-03-16 2417 0 -
British Businesses to Save Billions Under New UK Version of GDPR
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was first introduced last Summer and paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage in a co-design process with business leaders and data experts – ensuring that the new...2023-03-08 1988 0 -
Taxpayers given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions
The government has extended the voluntary National Insurance deadline to 31 July 2023 to give taxpayers more time to fill gaps in their National Insurance record and help increase the amount they receive in State Pension....2023-03-07 2112 0 -
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower...2023-03-06 1969 0 -
DBT unveils new ‘Help to Grow’ site to support businesses and grow the economy
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has unveiled a new centralised website, targeted at helping the UK’s 5.5 million businesses. The new ‘Help to Grow’ site from DBT is aimed at upskilling both big and...2023-03-01 2032 0
