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Tech, transport and talent: What 2025 holds for the North West
11 hours ago · From tech to transport – the North West is set for a big year in 2025, its leaders have told BusinessLive. 2024 was a mixed year for the British economy, with consumers still contending with high prices and businesses still digesting the impact of Rachel Reeves’ Budget proposals including changes to national insurance.
Firms that innovate can seize growth opportunities
3 days ago · As look ahead to the new year, there are going to be many challenges facing the businesses here in the UK. Not only will they be dealing with some of the financial challenges brought about by the UK Government’s policy towards taxes and the workplace, entrepreneurs and small businesses will also face a rapidly changing landscape shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer ...
Massive job cuts and store closures expected in UK retail as …
6 days ago · Over 200,000 retail jobs and more than 17,000 stores are predicted to vanish next year as the sector's decade-long crisis persists, warns a leading retail body. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) attributes this ongoing issue to online shopping, lingering effects of Covid-19, and high taxes, exacerbating a problem that originated with the financial crisis in 2008.
UK business outlook for 2025 is much brighter than the end of 2024
Dec 30, 2024 · UK businesses are bucking the trend of negative sentiment that has characterised much of the year, with an anticipated upturn in 2025. According to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer, more UK firms are optimistic about a stronger start to 2025 compared to their outlook at the beginning of 2024.
Ones to Watch in 2025: The West Midlands' rising stars who could …
4 days ago · The business world is never dull in the West Midlands. From a skyline full of cranes to the enduring legacy of the fantastic 2022 Commonwealth Games, the region continues to attract interest and investment from key decision makers across the world. And there is no doubt that 2025 will continue ...
UK economy's rollercoaster year: From rapid growth to recession …
5 days ago · Analysing the UK's economic trajectory in 2024 has proven to be complex. At the year's outset, a consensus among forecasters suggested another stagnant year for the UK. "Expectations were bleak coming into 2024," commented Sanjay Raja, Deutsche Bank's chief UK economist. "External forecasters were ...
We cannot grow the economy by just taxing businesses
Dec 27, 2024 · As 2024 draws to a close, it is clear that the UK economy finds itself at a critical crossroads, with businesses bracing for what many fear will be a sharp downturn in activity due to a combination of domestic fiscal pressures and international uncertainties. Indeed, some have even suggested that ...
UK companies cut jobs at fastest rate in nearly 4 years as firms ...
Dec 16, 2024 · The private sector in the UK has seen the fastest rate of job cuts in nearly four years, as companies react to new tax rules announced in the Budget. The latest S&P Global Flash UK Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) revealed that while business confidence remained steady from November due to a ...
West Midlands - Business news, local news, expert opinion
The latest business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK and NEC Group. Never miss a story - click here to sign up to our free email updates - and follow our …