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Mounting speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may target retirement savings in her November Budget is already sending ripples through financial markets and prompting British expatriates across Europe to explore moving their pensions out of the UK. Wealth manager deVere Group has reported a sharp rise in enquiries from expats in Portugal, Spain, France and the Netherlands, with savers increasingly considering cross-border pension structures to shield themselves from potential reforms. James Green, investment director at deVere,...

In today’s fast-moving business world, inclusivity is often spoken about but less often practiced in meaningful ways. True inclusivity goes far beyond ticking boxes, it’s about creating spaces where every voice is heard, respected, and valued. For SME and SMB leaders, this isn’t just about doing the right thing; it’s about shaping company cultures from the offset that fuel creativity, problem-solving, and long-term growth. I began my career in banking, where competition was not only...

A quarter of Britain’s richest families are weighing up leaving the country as fears mount over Labour’s tax raid on private schools and speculation of further levies in next month’s Budget. A new survey of high-net-worth individuals by wealth manager Saltus reveals widespread disillusionment among affluent households, with VAT on private school fees cited as a key factor driving many to consider a move abroad. The findings underline how sharply confidence has deteriorated among wealth...

Britain’s labour market is showing signs of strain, with new data revealing a fall in job openings and growing pessimism among businesses, fuelling fears that the economy may be sliding towards recession. Recruitment site Adzuna reported vacancies fell by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in August, driven by softer demand and higher employment costs, including the National Living Wage and employer National Insurance contributions. The downturn has been most pronounced in London, the East of England...

Make UK, the body representing Britain’s manufacturers, has appointed the Rt Hon Robert Halfon as its new Executive Director for Policy, Membership and External Affairs. Halfon, who served as MP for Harlow from 2010 to 2024, replaces Ben Fletcher, who has left to take up a chief executive role at another trade body. The appointment marks a significant move for Make UK, which represents 20,000 manufacturers across the UK. Halfon has been at the forefront...

Developing a personal style is more than simply following trends – it’s about creating a look that reflects who you are while remaining versatile for different occasions. In the UK, where fashion is a mix of timeless tailoring and modern creativity, finding your style means striking a balance between individuality and practicality. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your wardrobe, the following five tips will help you build a style that feels authentic and...

Glasgow-based recruitment technology platform Willo has raised £3 million ($4 million) in fresh funding to combat the growing wave of AI-generated job applications, with a first-of-its-kind “blue tick” feature that automatically verifies candidate credentials. The funding round, led by Peter Bauer, the founder of cybersecurity giant Mimecast, marks the largest in Willo’s history and takes total investment in the fast-scaling platform to £5.9 million ($8 million). Bauer, who took Mimecast from start-up to Nasdaq IPO,...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been thrown a £1.5 billion taxpayer-backed lifeline after a crippling cyberattack left Britain’s biggest carmaker paralysed for almost a month. The bailout, structured as a government loan guarantee, is designed to tide the company and its vast supply chain over until Christmas as it scrambles to restart production. JLR, owned by India’s Tata Motors, normally produces around 1,000 vehicles a day across its three UK plants. But since hackers breached...

Britain is losing tens of thousands of female entrepreneurs, new government figures reveal, in a trend that threatens both economic growth and diversity. Despite years of initiatives to encourage women into business ownership, the latest survey shows that female-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have fallen to just 14% of the total — down from 19% in 2021. That equates to tens of thousands fewer women at the helm of companies in the UK. The...

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