Labour’s benefit cuts risk costing the UK economy over £38bn a year, says the Trussell Trust, as rising poverty places further pressure on public services and economic growth. Read more: Labour’s benefit cuts could cost UK economy billions, warns Trussell Trust
UK supermarkets ramp up promotions, spending £347m on deals to stay competitive as grocery inflation rises to 3.8%, according to Kantar’s latest market report. Read more: UK supermarkets spend hundreds of millions on promotions as grocery price war intensifies
Faced with evolving workforce demands, UK businesses are investing in reskilling and upskilling to remain competitive in 2025.
The UK government introduces legislation to reinforce diversity and inclusion efforts, countering trends of DEI rollbacks observed in other countries.