Sir Keir Starmer confronts a major challenge as business leaders warn his New Deal for Working People could cost firms billions. Angela Rayner pushes for swift implementation, setting up a tense Whitehall showdown over the future of UK employment law.
Prominent barrister Ben Stokes has been disbarred by a disciplinary tribunal for serious professional misconduct, including misleading his chambers and failing to repay a £25,000 loan, ending his legal career.
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Business & Management degrees. Discover which institutions are leading in graduate prospects, student satisfaction, and teaching quality for future business leaders.
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Lord Peter Mandelson has been dismissed from his role on Labour's business policy board following revelations of his meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the party moves to distance itself from the scandal.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.
A popular Sydney eatery, 'The Shed', has shocked its loyal patrons by announcing its immediate and permanent closure, citing overwhelming family reasons and leaving a community in mourning.
A championship-level Countdown contestant has been convicted after a terrifying outburst where he growled and stabbed a rival player with a pen during a friendly game, a court heard.
The UK horse racing industry is on the brink of a devastating shutdown as key organisations threaten unprecedented strike action over a funding crisis that could cancel major events.
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy resigns from the PGA European Tour's board amidst strategic disagreements, just weeks after Europe's triumphant Ryder Cup victory over the US.
Australian fast-food favourite Guzman y Gomez faces significant hurdles in its ambitious US expansion, with reports of financial losses, leadership exits, and a struggle to adapt its menu for American tastes. Is the burrito bubble bursting?
Eric Trump appointed to board of directors at Miami-based cryptocurrency firm, marking significant Trump family expansion into digital finance sector.
Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield slam parent company Unilever for abandoning ethical values, warning customers and staff of corporate betrayal.
A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.
New analysis reveals a 'perfect storm' for UK retailers this Christmas, with a potential sales tax hike threatening to dampen consumer spending during the crucial festive period. Shoppers could face higher prices as the Treasury reviews business rates.
In a significant blow to the Duke of Sussex, his former private secretary and close confidant Edward Lane Fox has resigned from the board of the Invictus Games Foundation, marking another royal departure.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.
Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.
Laken Sneely, a dedicated Kentucky cheerleader, has been forced to abandon her education and cheerleading dreams after her school district enforced a controversial policy against her online business endeavours.
Tesla's board is reportedly preparing a new, monumental pay deal for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth up to $1 trillion, as the electric vehicle giant seeks to secure his leadership for the long term and tie his compensation directly to unprecedented mark
Exclusive: A convicted child murderer, deemed a 'grave danger' by experts, is set for release from prison despite warnings he remains a threat to the public, sparking outrage and fear.
Tottenham Hotspur announces major restructuring with a new Football Board and executive changes, including the departure of Vinai Venkatesham, as Daniel Levy strengthens the club's leadership.
Exclusive: Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly in advanced talks with the former US President to develop a major real estate venture in Japan's capital, signalling Trump's post-election business ambitions.
Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing, launches a scathing critique of UK immigration policy, linking it directly to the housing crisis and outlining his controversial plan for a sustainable future.
Yorkshire's beloved Spotted Cow Cookies has ceased trading, leaving 25 employees jobless and customers heartbroken. The family-run bakery, famed for its gourmet biscuits, succumbed to the relentless pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflat
A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.
After a gruelling 15-year battle, Nuneaton business owner Paul Edwards triumphs over a wrongly issued parking fine that threatened to destroy his livelihood and home.
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a fatal medical helicopter crash in a remote area of California, highlighting critical safety concerns in air ambulance operations.