Legal changes granting local councils greater powers to find occupiers for empty units on high streets across England have come into effect. Under the changes that came into force on 2nd December, local authorities will be able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty … [Read more...]
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T Level industry placements reformed to reflect modern working practices
Changes have been announced to T Level industry placements that will expand opportunities for businesses to offer placements for students. In line with industry trends and real-life hybrid working practices most students will now be able to complete up to 20% of their placement hours remotely, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council is supporting Small Business Saturday
Stockport Council is among the organisations backing Small Business Saturday on 7th December and encouraging residents to shop locally this Christmas. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to support … [Read more...]
Australia becomes first country to introduce a minimum age for social media
Lawmakers in Australia have seen the country become the first in the world to introduce a minimum age for creating a social media account. The law passed by the Australian Senate will require social media sites to only be accessible to those over 16, and face fines of up to AU$49.5 million … [Read more...]
High Streets Task Force completes work to address challenges facing town centres
The High Streets Task Force (HSTF) has concluded its five-year programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to revitalise England’s town centres. Established in response to a recommendation by the Expert Panel chaired by retail leader Sir John Timpson, the Task Force has delivered … [Read more...]
£3 billion added to housing guarantee programmes for housebuilders
The government has additional £3 billion in housing guarantees to existing support schemes for housebuilders and make credit facilities more accessible. The government guarantees will reduce risk for lenders and encourage an increase the availability of loans for housebuilders and other finance … [Read more...]
Government Warm Homes Plan boosts funding for green heating upgrades
The Government has announced it will increase the funding available for households to upgrade gas heating systems to green alternatives as part of a new Warm Homes Plan. The Plan will increase the budget available for grants of up to £7,500 to install heat pumps through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, … [Read more...]
Inflation rose to 2.3% in October
October Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a 0.6 percentage point rise in the rate of inflation. Annual inflation reached 2.3% in October, its highest rate since April, after a sharp rise on the previous month's figure of 1.7%. While … [Read more...]
AI innovators invited to submit clean energy solutions to new competition
The UK's AI innovators are being invited to take part in the second round of the government's Manchester Prize competition and submit potential solutions for how the technology can help meet the country's clean energy needs. The second round of the Manchester Prize invites teams of innovators, … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on new rules for subscription contracts
The government has launched a consultation on measures to make it easier for consumers to get a refund or cancel subscription contracts. The consultation will explore the detail of how the new regime governing contracts, ranging from physical subscriptions such as magazines to digital products … [Read more...]
John Lewis launches Christmas ad amid recruitment drive for 12,500 seasonal roles
Retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its latest Christmas ad as the group begins to take on a record 12,500 seasonal workers to staff its stores and distribution network, including at John Lewis Cheadle and Waitrose supermarkets in the borough. The roles, comprising those in Waitrose and John Lewis … [Read more...]
Over half of UK businesses prioritising international trade to drive growth, finds Santander research
Over half (52%) of UK businesses are prioritising international trade in their plans for growth according to research by high street bank, Santander. The bank's Santander Trade Barometer has recorded a 5% rise in businesses looking to reach new overseas customers as a growth driver compared to in … [Read more...]
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