Christmas Leave: Should It Be Compulsory?
Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.
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Boss spends £100k on staff Christmas gifts
Benjy Leslie, dubbed the UK's best boss, has gifted his employees £100k in presents, including a Range Rover and a Barcelona holiday. He says investing in staff pays off.
CEO spends £100k on staff Christmas gifts
Benjy Leslie, founder of Connect Management, splashed out £100,000 on gifts including a Range Rover and a Barcelona trip for his team. Discover how his generosity boosts morale and business.
Fintech CEO Questions UK's Private Share Trading Scheme
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reduces the cash ISA allowance to boost investment. Discover why tax-free savings remain vital and how to navigate the new rules before the 2027 deadline.
Gen Z Leadership: Less Control, More Clarity
EDHEC's Genevieve Houriet Segard reveals what Gen Z expects from a good boss: transparency, trust, and purpose. Learn how to manage young professionals effectively.
Zipcar to close UK operations, Christmas bookings safe
Car-sharing giant Zipcar announces plans to shut its UK business. New bookings suspended after 31 Dec, but festive rentals are secure. Full details on the closure and consultation.
Amazon workers protest AI rollout threatening jobs and climate
More than 1,000 Amazon employees warn rapid AI adoption threatens employment and environmental goals. Discover their demands for sustainable technology implementation.
UK Budget 2025: Online Gambling Tax Doubles to 40%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, raising £1.1bn by 2030. Discover how this impacts gambling shares and government funding.
Bank shares surge after escaping Budget tax raid
Lloyds and NatWest shares jumped as Chancellor Rachel Reeves spared banks from a tax hike in the Autumn Budget. Discover the market reaction and industry relief.
Stamp Duty Holiday Aims to Boost London IPOs
The UK government introduces a stamp duty suspension on company shares to attract more IPOs to London, countering competition from New York and European markets.
Molten Ventures Eyes Further Revolut Share Sales
Major shareholder Molten Ventures plans further Revolut stake sales despite $75bn valuation surge after Nvidia investment. Discover the portfolio strategy behind the move.
Bank shares volatile amid Treasury Budget leaks
UK bank stocks experience dramatic swings as Treasury's conflicting Budget leaks create market uncertainty. Lloyds and Barclays see-saw while tax hike rumours persist. Analysis inside.
UK Bank Shares Jump on Budget Tax Reprieve Hopes
NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays stocks rise as investors anticipate Rachel Reeves will spare lenders from further levy in this week's budget. Discover the market reaction.
Novo Nordisk shares slide after Ozempic pill fails
Novo Nordisk shares slumped over 10% after its Ozempic pill failed to slow Alzheimer's progression in major trials. Read the latest on the pharmaceutical giant's market struggles.
Julius Baer shares plunge 12% amid investor scepticism
Julius Baer shares plummet 12% as investors question CEO's transformation strategy. Can the Swiss bank regain market confidence? Analysis inside.
Babcock Shares Wobble on Mixed Investor Sentiment
Defence giant Babcock reports robust H1 results with profit up 19%, but its share price fluctuates as investors debate future prospects. Discover the full analysis here.
Nvidia UK staff get £45m as shares rocket
Nvidia's UK employees gain nearly £45m from a generous share scheme, as the chip giant's profits and global AI dominance surge. Discover the full financial breakdown.
WH Smith CEO quits after damning Deloitte audit
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling resigns following a critical Deloitte audit revealing major operational flaws. Discover how the stock reacted and what's next for the retailer.
Your Rights at Work During UK Snow and Ice Warnings
Met Office amber warnings bring snow and ice across the UK. Discover your employee rights regarding travel, pay, and remote work during severe weather conditions.
Ocado shares crash 17% after Kroger warehouse closures
Ocado's value drops £350m after US partner Kroger shuts three automated warehouses, described as a 'near knock-out punch' for the UK online grocer.
Global Markets Slide for Fourth Day on Investor Fears
Global markets face a fourth day of losses as tech valuations and US rate cut concerns spook investors. Asia-Pacific stocks hit a one-month low. Read the full analysis.
Gen Z Faces Workplace Criticism Like Millennials Did
Younger employees establishing themselves at work face relentless criticism from corporate leaders. Discover why this generational pattern repeats and what it means for the future of work.
China's Japan travel warning hits tourism shares
Chinese travel advisory for Japan triggers market slump after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Shiseido shares fall 9% as diplomatic row escalates. Read the full analysis.
65 London firms named for minimum wage breaches
UK government reveals 65 London businesses fined for underpaying staff, with Adecco UK owing £436,877 to 3,356 workers. Discover which companies failed to pay minimum wage.
Physics reveals why Britain's overwork culture leads to burnout
A former physics student uses scientific principles to explain Britain's burnout epidemic and why treating exhaustion as personal failure is a design flaw in our economy.
Lloyds and Natwest shares fall in budget fears sell-off
Lloyds and Natwest led FTSE 100 falls as UK bank stocks dropped over 2%. Discover the budget fears sparking this sell-off and what analysts say comes next.
Taylor Wimpey shares slump on Budget uncertainty
Taylor Wimpey's shares fell over 3.5% as its CEO blamed challenging market conditions on uncertainty ahead of the UK Budget. Sales and order book values have dropped significantly.
Oxford Instruments shares surge despite profit decline
Oxford Instruments shares jumped nearly 10% as the FTSE 250 firm recovered from early-year disruption. Revenue fell 7.9% to £185.5m, but strong order momentum and semiconductor sales boosted investor confidence.
Investor's £30k ISA success after finfluencer warning
A Cardiff investor reveals how he built a £30,000 portfolio after learning from risky day trading. Discover the dangers of finfluencers and the power of passive investing for long-term growth.
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