Business performance

Four business leaders give their verdicts on Rachel Reeves's Mansion House address.

More sectors warn of the threat to business following the chancellor’s budget increase to employers’ costs.

BT faces additional costs of around £100 million following last week’s Budget announcement by the chancellor.

From bus fares to the term ‘working people’ to national insurance rates, speculation around tomorrow’s Budget has reached fever pitch.

Does being in the office mean productivity is higher, or can employees achieve better outputs at home?

Employers believe the UK will become less attractive to investors if new employment policies are introduced in their current form.

Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance, and could save companies millions of pounds...

The BDO index indicates that despite worries over unemployment and skills, businesses are feeling more optimistic than at any time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Permanent staff appointments continued to fall in May, according to the latest survey of UK recruitment consultants.

UK exits recession, with GDP figures showing that the economy has grown by 0.6% in January to March 2024.

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UK's economic prospects were not helped by the government's 'pro-election rather than pro-economy decision on immigration' says REC.

How can HR improve productivity in their organisation? Seasoned HR professional Dr Hugh Billot says we need to go back to basics.

Investment in skills and businesses is vital if the UK is not to suffer a debilitating brain drain, say MPs.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the Chancellor to reform the apprenticeship levy, immigration system and the Shortage...