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  • Government moves to curb late payments

    Government moves to curb late payments


    Ministers tighten payment rules for large business buyers today. Proposed reforms would cap terms at 60 days, mandate interest on overdue invoices, expand enforcement powers, and bring payment performance closer to board scrutiny, though the measures still require legislation and some of the most significant changes would not take effect…

    Read the full story: Government moves to curb late payments

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    New rules requiring small businesses to file detailed accounts paused.…

  • Tech-driven design reshapes UK offices as workers demand better

    Tech-driven design reshapes UK offices as workers demand better

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    Office design now shapes whether young talent stays or goes.…

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    Public hiring props up US jobs growth

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    US job growth outpaced expectations again in June 2025. Public…

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    Nadia Nikolova appointed CEO of responsAbility Investments in 2025. M&G’s…

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    Firms embrace four-day week after successful trial

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    UBS’s SDG Outcomes Fund reaches $100 million in commitments. The…

  • Frasers Group secures £3.5bn for growth

    Frasers Group secures £3.5bn for growth

    July 3, 2025

    Frasers Group secures £3.5bn financing for growth and acquisitions. The…

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