From 30th June, businesses will be able to access the Youth Jobs Grant to support them to recruit young people who have been out of work for six months with grants of £3,000 per person. The grant scheme is expected to support up to 60,000 people aged 18 to 24 to take their first steps into work … [Read more...]
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70% businesses fear economic uncertainty most, finds Azets Barometer
The findings of the Q2 2026 Azets Barometer showed that economic uncertainty was the biggest concern over the next year for nearly 70% (69%) of respondents. For the quarterly Barometer, nearly 450 (442) UK senior decision-makers were surveyed by Azets, which has offices across the North West … [Read more...]
Acas survey reveals gaps in workplace mediation skills
A new survey conducted for Acas has revealed a third of Britain's workplaces do not have staff with necessary mediation skills to resolve workplace conflicts. The survey, carried out by YouGov, found that 33% of workers thought that their organisation did not have people with the necessary … [Read more...]
New AI research labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use
Government funding will support two new research labs to spearhead work to make AI cheaper to run, more dependable, and easier for businesses, researchers and public services across the UK to adopt and use. Labs led by Oxford University and University College London will share up to £60 million … [Read more...]
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces resignation
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister a speech outside 10 Downing Street, and set out a timetable for when a replacement will assume the office. Starmer became Prime Minister following the 2024 General Election, becoming the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years. In … [Read more...]
Councils gain new enforcement powers under Renters’ Rights Act
New powers granted to local authorities to take action against landlords that fail to meet requirements set out in the Renters' Rights Act have now come into effect. As of June 22nd 2026, Councils can now impose fines of up £7,000 on private sector landlords who fail to fix poor conditions, … [Read more...]
UK to introduce social media ban for under-16s
The UK is set to introduce restrictions of under-16s accessing social media, likely to take effect from Spring 2027, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced. Proposals, modelled on similar rules implemented in Australia in 2025, will prevent under-16s from accessing user-to-user platforms … [Read more...]
Tax changes bring boost for businesses donating to charities
A long-standing tax levied on businesses donating to charities has now been removed, and accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is seeking to remind businesses that they can now give goods to registered charities without paying VAT. The news comes at a time of falling charity donations; … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on reforms to zero hours employment contracts
A consultation has launched on government plans to reform zero hours contracts to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty in employment contracts. The consultation will run until the end of August and ask both employers and workers about a range of potential minimum hours thresholds being … [Read more...]
Skills England report reveals challenges facing employers, educators, and workers
Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report since the organisation was established last year, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's current and future skills needs. Analysis finds that demand for workers across priority sectors of the economy is expected to … [Read more...]
MAG Trade Barometer reveals decline in UK firms’ confidence in global trade
Global trade confidence is at its lowest level in 12 months, according to the latest findings of Manchester Airport Group's (MAG) latest UK Trade Barometer survey. Only one in four exporters are expecting to grow sales this quarter, the survey, conducted by YouGov for MAG and the Growing Together … [Read more...]
Business mileage allowance to rise to 55p
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the first increased to the approved mileage allowance for both employees and the self-employed who use their own vehicles for work. Since 2011, the allowance has been frozen at 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a tax year. This will rise to … [Read more...]
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