Minimum Wage Hike Spurs 300% Surge In Offshoring
The recent hike in the UK minimum wage has triggered a dramatic surge in British businesses moving entry-level and support roles overseas, raising fresh...
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NHS must acknowledge 'new dawn' for healthcare from direct-to-consumer services like AI, King's Fund report says
The NHS must recognise a new era of healthcare, with more people turning to private providers, direct-to-consumer services and AI tools for advice and...
What I wish I'd known: retirees say modern retirement lasts longer, costs more and is harder to navigate than expected
Nearly a third (31%) of retirees say their standard of living is worse now than before they retired, compared with just one in five...
Blair Wrong on Net-Zero
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: James Alexander, CEO of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), said: "As the UK endures another fossil fuel supply...
£50 saving a month: EVs shield UK drivers from rising oil prices
Petrol car drivers in the UK are around four times more exposed to energy price shocks than electric vehicle (EV) drivers, as new analysis...
Former Worcester porcelain workers invited to unveiling of new public art
A call is going out to former workers at the world-renowned Royal Worcester porcelain works to attend the unveiling of a major new public...
The Retirement Crisis and the Saving Gap
Modern retirement lasts longer, costs significantly more, and is much harder to navigate than people expect.
Edge news May 2026
Letter to Pat McFadden MP Edge and 12 leading skills organisations, all Apprenticeships Work partners, wrote to the Rt Hon, Pat McFadden MP, the...
Royal Thai Government scholarship students study with University of Leicester (UK)
Press release issued by University of Leicester press office Tuesday 26 May 2026 Students get the University of Leicester experience than... Press release issued...
Student-led AI venture joins University of Leicester service nurturing entrepreneurial talent
Issued by University of Leicester press office Student-led AI venture joins University of Leicester service nurturing entrepreneurial talent - Final-year Biological Sciences student Rahul...
Demographic decline and predatory recruitment - The twin threats to universities
A combination of demographic decline and predatory recruitment practices puts the entire English higher education sector at risk according to a new research report...
Decisions Digest: Vast Peckham retail centre redevelopment rejected for heritage harm
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We've moved the dial, here's how
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Patrick Hurley MP backs calls for stronger action over Royal Mail failures
Patrick Hurley MP has backed calls for tougher regulation of Royal Mail after a damning new report from the Commons’ Business and Trade Committee criticised...
Labour activists urged to join crucial Makerfield by-election campaign
Labour activists from across the country are being urged to support campaign efforts in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, with organised campaign trips planned over...
Melanie Onn MP backs crackdown on organised crime exploiting Britain’s high streets
Melanie Onn MP has welcomed new government measures aimed at tackling organised crime gangs operating through rogue businesses on Britain’s high streets.
The Numbers Are In: Labour's Plan Is Working
This week brought a wave of encouraging economic and public service data — clear evidence that the tough decisions made by this Labour government...
Historic Gulf trade deal delivers for Britain
The UK has become the first G7 nation to secure a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council — a major step forward for...
Labour acts to protect small businesses from late payments
Labour is taking decisive action to back small businesses and crack down on the culture of late payments that holds too many firms back.
Labour launches nationwide crackdown on criminal front shops
Labour is stepping up the fight against organised crime with a major nationwide crackdown on rogue businesses operating on Britain’s high streets.
Labour cuts VAT this summer to help families and boost local businesses
Labour is cutting VAT this summer to help families enjoy the school holidays while supporting businesses and high streets across the country.
Labour extends fuel duty freeze to support drivers and businesses
Labour has announced that the 5p cut to fuel duty will be extended for the rest of this year — keeping fuel duty on...
King’s Speech sets out Labour’s plan for business, jobs and growth
Labour’s second King’s Speech has set out an ambitious programme to build a stronger, fairer and more resilient Britain — with 35 new draft...
Cracking Down on Late Payments to Back Small Businesses
Crackdown on late payments to support small business The Small Business Protections Bill (introduced to Parliament on Tuesday) will give the UK the strongest...
Registration Opens for Labour Business Leaders’ Summit at Conference
ON SALE NOW: Business Leaders’ Summit at Annual Conference Our Business Leaders’ Summit will return on Monday 28 September at Labour’s Annual Conference in...