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Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced plans to further reduce transport emissions by further deploying biomethane-powered trucks.

Flexible workplace rules have made it easier for employees to work anywhere, any time. This has created a “ghost shift” of workers on the job outside of the traditional 9-to-5. But new data from Freshworks shows that IT support isn’t keeping up.

Bestway Wholesale has appointed Charles Abraham as Food Service Director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business accelerates its growth across catering, foodservice and the on-trade markets.

M&S announces that it is extending its commitment to British lamb and beef farming with a £2.1bn investment.

Three in 10 business owners do not have a pension independent of their business, according to Rathbones Group, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management firms, warning that millions may be taking unnecessary risks with their future finances.

The Pantry marked a hugely significant milestone on Monday 6th April, celebrating 20 years since it first opened its doors as a small sandwich shop perched on Hayes High Street in Hillingdon, Middlesex.

Family owned and run Mediterranean food specialist, Dina Foods, has secured a Parnationwide listing with Ocado Retail, further expanding the reach of its authentic bakery and confectionery products.

UK entrepreneurs are confident about their own business prospects in the upcoming tax year, despite pessimism over the wider UK economy, according to new findings from Rathbones.

Lawyers have been appointed to represent more than 40 flat owners in a multi-million-pound fraud claim in the High Court after an alleged failure to identify extensive defects and fire risks during the construction of their block.

“The current situation involving employees who are stranded in the Middle East raises a number of important employment law and HR considerations. Employers will need to approach matters carefully, balancing legal obligations with operational realities and employee welfare."

Workers would prefer to earn less if they had guaranteed hours, a new major survey has discovered. When considering a job, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) is the least important factor, along with benefits and perks.

Farmers’ fields and country lanes are being buried under piles of waste, with new figures showing fly-tipping in England has hit record highs.

Nearly 6,000 high-growth business owners left the UK in just two years between 2024 and 2026, with the greatest proportion working in tech sectors.

The John Lewis Partnership has announced a £108m investment in pay, continuing its commitment to invest in Partner wages, alongside its wide range of other benefits.

As the Government unveils its Warm Homes Plan, Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean Blinds, argues that external solar shading must move from the margins to the mainstream of home energy policy.

Mark Little has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of multi-award winning national commercial cleaning and FM company Cleanology.

A team of cricketers swapped bats and balls for treble 20s and bullseyes as they staged a darts marathon for charity.

Rising tax and cost pressures forced more than one in five (21%) SME bosses to lay off staff last year, according to a survey commissioned by Rathbones, one of the UK’s largest wealth and asset management groups.

Croxsons, a 150-year-old family business that manufactures premium glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.

The Munnelly Group has announced strong annual results for the year ending 2025, with the business demonstrating ‘resilience and strategic discipline’ in what continues to be a challenging market environment.