Third of UK firms say workers lack basic skills
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A third of businesses say that their workforce is lacking basic literacy and numeracy skills, a survey has found. A poll of…
Only one in ten UK workers to get pay rise this year
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Most workers are in the dark over their pay or have already been told they will not have a wage rise this…
Ofgem ‘failed to understand and tackle risks in the market’ argues Citizens Advice
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Energy regulator Ofgem “failed to understand and tackle risks in the market” in the run-up to the industry crisis last winter, argued…
FCA warns of buy now pay later usage amid cost of living crunch
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The UK’s top financial watchdog issued a warning over the use of buy-now pay-later products (BNPL) today as fresh data revealed Brits…
UK has ‘given up’ on Brexit talks and plans to kill off Northern Ireland Protocol
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The government will reportedly move to discard large portions of the Northern Ireland Protocol after giving up on Brexit negotiations with the…
Use of TikTok by young business owners doubles during pandemic
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Small businesses are increasingly looking to TikTok to build their sales, according to iwoca’s research. The new list compiled by the small…
High UK inflation could last for ‘years rather than months’, warns economist
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The squeeze on British households from high inflation could be bigger and last longer than expected, amid a series of economic shocks…
Sales of used electric cars surge to new record high
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The UK’s used car market grew by 5.1 per cent in the first three months of this year, with sales of pre-owned…
April sun brings cold comfort as retail sales droop
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Retail sales fell last month, but spending was above pre-pandemic levels as the cost of goods continued to rise. Sales were 0.3…
What Is a Vehicle History Report and Is It Important?
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Buying a car is a significant financial commitment that will affect our lives as transportation has become an inseparable part of our…