Mis-selling

Fire safety and effective evacuation planning remain critical concerns in care homes, particularly for residents with mobility impairments or cognitive conditions like dementia, according to Care Home Professional. […]

A former FX trader and founder of a leading personal finance platform believes Donald Trump’s economic posturing could ultimately boost the UK’s manufacturing sector. The last week has […]

Increases to the minimum wage and employer national insurance in April could create the perfect storm for firms already feeling the pinch. January was another tough month for […]

Manufacturers are feeling the pinch across the board according to the latest report compiled by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC). The largest independent survey of its […]

Despite a promising budget announcement, the UK construction sector faces mounting challenges. Analysts warn of rising costs driven by higher employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and escalating building […]

Education is often bandied around as a political football, with point-scoring often overshadowing the real focus: young people and their opportunity to learn. Improving standards, attracting motivated and […]

Schools in England are bracing for tighter budgets due to rising costs of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, higher wages, and pension contributions, despite a promised funding boost. […]

Thousands of teachers could soon choose between larger salaries and reduced pension contributions in a move that may influence public sector pay deals. United Learning, England’s largest academy […]

As temperatures drop, care homes across the UK are bracing for another challenging winter. The combination of cold weather, soaring energy prices, and the geopolitical turbulence stemming from […]

Economist Sir Andrew Dilnot — one of the UK’s leading authorities on social care reform — has urged the Government to speed up the work of Baroness Casey’s newly […]

Care home owners will be keeping a close eye on whether Baroness Louise Casey chooses to recommend an insurance system for social care after Wes Streeting trailed the […]

Concerns are being raised that the Government’s plans to encourage care workers to carry out a greater number of NHS checks could end up creating a further financial […]

As the leaves begin to turn, so do the energy bills. This autumn, UK businesses are facing yet another shift in the energy landscape.  Ofgem has confirmed a […]

As the UK energy landscape continues to evolve, summer 2025 has brought a wave of regulatory, legal and market updates that could significantly impact how businesses manage their […]

Could Microgrids Help Businesses Break Free from an Unfair Energy System? The UK energy market is under pressure. Prices remain volatile, regulation introduction feels slow to come into […]

Business consumers battling spiralling energy costs could be among the big winners following the Government’s landmark reset deal with the EU. British firms have broadly welcomed talks to […]

Zonal electricity pricing is back on the agenda but could a regional approach to charging for energy — based on geographical demand and supply — make for fairer […]

Energy prices have soared to record highs, with business energy bills forecasted to remain 70% above pre-energy crisis rates in 2021 based on Cornwall Insight analysis. This surge […]