Cautious consumers dragging factory output to a new low
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Falling production in the UK’s consumer goods industry dragged down output in the manufacturing sector to a seven-month low in May amid…
Improve facilities for HGV drivers or face new tax, MPs tell freight sector
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The road haulage industry should be given a two-year deadline to upgrade facilities for lorry drivers, with clean showers, healthy food and…
Elon Musk tells employees to return to office or ‘pretend to work’ elsewhere
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Elon Musk, the Tesla chief executive, has asked employees to return to the office or “pretend to work somewhere else”, according to…
Euan Blair receives an MBE after his company finds over 5,000 apprentices jobs
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Euan Blair, 38, the founder and chief executive of the apprentice company Multiverse, which matches young people with apprenticeship routes into work,…
Corks popping as English wine sales hit record highs
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Sales of English wine passed £25 million last year, despite a hit on the hospitality sector from the Covid-19 pandemic. A study…
Platinum Jubilee to serve up a £2bn hospitality boost
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The hospitality industry is set to reap a much-needed £2 billion bonanza from the extended Jubilee bank holiday. A survey held jointly…
Sheryl Sandberg steps down from Meta
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Sheryl Sandberg, one of the most senior women in corporate America, has announced her resignation as chief operating officer at Meta Platforms….
Virgin Money launches UK’s first dedicated fund to help farmers move to net zero
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Virgin Money has launched a new £200m fund to support farmers in their transition to net zero, by offering lower cost loans…
Cost-of-living crisis is biggest threat to survival of Britain’s small businesses in next 12 months
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Two thirds of Britain’s small business owners say the last two years have been the most challenging since they started their venture….
Four elements of a successful website by effective marketing & design
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If you’re a small business owner, you should already know just how important a good website is to your success. From wedding…