UK business confidence starts to return

Business confidence bounced back across most of the UK in May despite continuing global supply chain problems, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation.

Chancellor urged to cut business taxes now

Business leaders are telling the UK government that it must do more immediately to boost private sector investment, and not wait until the autumn.

UK joins U.S and India in rates hike

The UK has joined the current rush by central banks the world over to increase interest rates in the face of soaring inflation.

Trade groups applaud UK-Canada FTA talks

Business groups on both sides of the Atlantic have welcomed the launch of negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive free trade agreement between the UK and Canada.

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Record pay rises outpaced by inflation

The CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook survey reveals employers anticipate pay awards of 3% in 2022 as talent shortages continue to bite.

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UK Budget aimed at 'an age of optimism'

A £150 billion boost in UK government spending over the next three years was unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as he delivered his autumn Budget to parliament on Wednesday afternoon.

Business boom in UK financial services

Business volumes in the UK's financial services grew at their fastest pace for four years in the second quarter of this year, according to the sector's latest survey.

Business unease over curate's egg budget

The initial reaction from business groups to the UK Budget on Wednesday was that it contained a lot of good bits, but some dodgy elements bits, too.

Pandemic dampens cities' appeal to expats

The 'liveability' ratings for expatriates of almost three-quarters of cities around the world have fallen over the past year because of limitations on movement and recreation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

Paris hails arrival of finance jobs from London

More than 3,000 financial sector jobs have relocated from London to Paris as a result of the UK's vote to leave the European Union, according to a report from a lobby group in the French capital.

London trails only San Francisco in fintech race

Pandemic or not, investors are continuing to pump money into global fintech companies, according to the latest survey data.

Expats in EU face losing UK bank accounts

Tens of thousands of British expats living in Europe face losing their banking facilities with UK providers because of the failure of the UK and EU to reach a post-Brexit deal over financial services.

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Pandemic effects 'less severe' than feared, says bank

Despite the pandemic-induced slowdown affecting every global economy, the Bank of England predicted on Thursday that the UK slump would be less severe than expected, although the recovery might take longer than originally forecast.

Economists warn that the UK inflation rate will fall further by this summer because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

UK inflation predicated to tumble by summer

Economists warn that the UK inflation rate will fall further by this summer because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

HMRC says expats and non-doms stuck in the UK due to COVID-19 can claim ‘exceptional circumstances’ exemptions and will not have to pay tax on their global incomes.

Expats get a coronavirus tax break

HMRC says expats and non-doms stuck in the UK due to COVID-19 can claim ‘exceptional circumstances’ exemptions and will not have to pay tax on their global incomes.

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Coronavirus - will employees be paid if they can't go to work?

With concern amongst UK employees that they may not be paid if they contract the Coronavirus or are asked to self-isolate by a doctor, what is the truth?

New research by Doteveryone explains why we need to reform the gig economy and offers advice on what the best practice, responsible tech approach to gig work might look like.

How tech can support a fairer future for work for everyone

New research by Doteveryone explains why we need to reform the gig economy and offers advice on what the best practice, responsible tech approach to gig work might look like.

City backs Boris - but not his Brexit deal

A majority of financial services chiefs in the City of London are supporting Prime Minister Boris Johnson's re-election bid in the December 12 general election - but not his Brexit deal, according to a new poll.

Businesses worried over living wage increase

Why are UK business groups uneasy about spending plans proposed by Chancellor Sajid Javid?

Expat winners and losers in currency changes...

The strength of the dollar has resulted in many more American cities entering the top 100 in a table ranking the cost of living in locations around the world.

Bank moves hit city jobs growth

The number of job vacancies in London’s finance sector has halved over the past two years because Brexit has knocked business confidence and prompted relocations to new European hubs in the EU27, according to a new report.

Top 10 HR tips for international assignments

Relocating to a new country can be a daunting prospect for employees – especially if it's your first international assignment or you are being accompanied by your family. Here are the top 10 tips to make sure an international assignment a success.

Employee financial wellness programmes: how do they support recruitment and retention?

Good employers strive to create healthy and supportive working environments for their staff. However, they have less control over the stress and worry that many members of staff experience outside of work, in their daily lives.

The Employee Value Proposition and global mobility: a tool in the war for talent?

The “war on talent” is mostly due to a shortage of skilled labour. How can the Employee Value Proposition help employers attract and retain talent, especially in the world of international assignments and global mobility?

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Skills investment in employee benefits' spotlight

Total rewards packages look set to rise with a fifth of employers planning to upgrade benefits budgets, adding to recent inflation-beating wage rises. Professional development is the biggest beneficiary.

Pound buoyed by services sector bounce

The UK’s service sector bounced back in May, leading to a sharp rise in the pound against the dollar and Euro. Commentators suggest GDP growth could recover in the second quarter as a result.

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UK inflation rise blamed on sterling's weakness