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Fit note reform shifts attention to employers’ role in absence. New pilots could reshape return-to-work support, but only if employer involvement is clearly defined and practical enough to work across different roles, teams, and workplace settings.
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POLIMI has climbed sharply in executive education rankings this year. Gains in both open and custom programmes have lifted the school into Europe’s top 30 across the two Financial Times tables.
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WeeCOOK has returned to growth after shutting its Arbroath restaurant. The food business says pie sales rose 15% in 2025 as it focused on award-winning pies, direct sales, and street food.
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Business jargon is still creating costly misunderstandings for UK owners. Capital on Tap found missed opportunities, supplier issues, and financial mistakes linked to uncertainty around common commercial and finance terms.
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Uncertain pay can keep workers chasing rewards past sensible limits. Research from emlyon business school found people delayed recovery even when the return from continued work had fallen close to zero.
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HSBC research shows SME leaders carrying heavy mental cashflow strain. More than half say cashflow distracts from other responsibilities, while cross-border volatility is adding pressure for internationally active businesses.
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Innovation drives growth, but many boards still resist backing it. Conor McNicholas, Impact Director at Magnetic, argues that shared language, leadership commitment, and better data can help companies assess innovation more confidently, and turn boardroom tension into measurable growth.
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Lovell’s North East projects helped lift group housing results higher. Morgan Sindall’s partnership housing arm reported record 2025 figures, with regional regeneration developments in Newcastle, Whitburn, and Morpeth contributing to revenue growth, profit gains, and more than 5,000 completions.
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Greener business travel depends on better systems, not individual effort. Sophie Fleming, Global Head of Trainline Business, argues SMEs need simpler, rail-first booking tools and clearer emissions data to turn sustainability goals into everyday travel decisions.
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Small businesses are being held back by weak financial confidence. Kate Hayward, Xero’s UK managing director, argues that stronger financial literacy can help owners manage cash flow, avoid costly mistakes, and make better decisions on growth, hiring, and investment.