Business

The UK property market is constantly evolving, and today’s buyers are more demanding than ever. However, there are certain features that give any property a broader appeal and a better chance to sell. They also make a difference when it’s time to get a valuation on your property. So, what are the 5 key features that could mark your property apart? 1. Off-Street Parking Off-street parking is the first thing buyers and renters look for. According to...

Suppose you’re in the unfortunate situation of being offered a settlement agreement by your employer. In that case, there’s a little-known benefit you should be aware of: an employer in the UK usually covers the cost of your legal advice. This isn’t some generous act on their part but rather a legal requirement under UK law. The employer must ensure the agreement is fair, and you need independent legal advice for it to be legally...

Recovering from an injury is not only a personal challenge but can also have a significant impact on professional life. For businesses, it’s essential to recognise the importance of health and wellbeing during the recovery process — both for employees returning to work and for business owners managing their own healing journeys. This article explores practical ways to prioritise health and wellness after an injury while maintaining a balanced and productive lifestyle in a business...

A strategically vital British manufacturer teetering on the brink, thousands of jobs in jeopardy, and a government reluctant to intervene. It may sound like the story of British Steel in 2025—but more than fifty years ago, the same narrative played out with another great British name: Rolls-Royce. In the early 1970s, the luxury car and aerospace firm—then one of Britain’s largest employers—was facing financial collapse, largely due to cost overruns on the RB211 engine contract...

Polish delivery group InPost has acquired Yodel in a major shake-up of the UK logistics sector, converting £100 million of debt into equity to assume control of the embattled courier company. The takeover marks the latest chapter in Yodel’s turbulent journey, following its separation from the Barclay family’s business interests and a near-collapse last year. Under the terms of the deal, InPost now owns a 95.5 per cent stake in Yodel’s parent company, Judge Logistics,...

British officials have begun classifying sensitive trade documents as “secret” and “top secret” in a bid to shield key information from American counterparts, as relations between London and Washington strain under President Trump’s tariff war, Business Matters has learned. The move marks a significant shift in internal government protocols, underscoring concerns over the potential misuse or interception of UK economic data during ongoing trade discussions with the US. Sources confirmed that updated guidance has been...

The government must show greater ambition and urgency in addressing the employment prospects of older workers if it hopes to meet its goal of an 80% employment rate, according to the 50+ Employment Taskforce. Responding to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, which reveal a significant employment gap between younger and older workers, the Taskforce is calling on the government to adopt specific targets: raising the employment rate of 50–59-year-olds to 80%,...

A fast-growing talent platform already working with global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith has raised £3.65 million in seed funding to scale its recruitment solution for the next generation. London-based Vizzy, which launched its platform to market in 2023, aims to overhaul the traditional CV format that has remained virtually unchanged for decades. The investment round was led by Adjuvo, with participation from a number of high-net-worth individuals and family offices....

The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaching the $3,300 mark for the first time as growing global trade tensions sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets. The surge came alongside a weakening US dollar and renewed uncertainty over President Trump’s proposed tariffs on critical minerals. Gold climbed by $107.90, or 3.4 per cent, to $3,326.60 per troy ounce—marking not only a historic high but also the steepest daily gain since April...

Runna, the London-based coaching app that helps runners build personalised training plans, has been snapped up by US fitness giant Strava in a deal expected to deliver a multimillion-pound payday for its co-founders. Although the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, it is understood that early investors are poised for a windfall—reportedly receiving returns of up to 30 times their original investment. Runna was founded just over three years ago by university friends Ben Parker...