Iran has mined the Strait of Hormuz and, crucially, no longer knows where all the mines are. That is not a minor detail in a distant conflict but the central fact shaping one of the most dangerous choke points in the global economy today, with direct consequences for Britain. However, congestion is notContinue reading “Lost mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran can’t clear the danger it created”
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Sack staff and risk six figures as new laws hit small firms
T Small and micro‑business employers need to prepare for the new unfair dismissal landscape once the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms come into force. In Summary From 1 January 2027, major reforms to UK employment law will significantly increase the risk and cost exposure for small and micro‑business employers. The most important change isContinue reading “Sack staff and risk six figures as new laws hit small firms”
Minimum wage crackdown begins today and one small mistake could cost your business thousands
T The latest minimum wage rates kick in today (1st April 2026). 389 employers were fined last year for failing to comply with the minimum wage rules. They were operating across retail, hospitality, care, travel, manufacturing, and high‑street brands. In total they had to pay back £7.3 million to 60,000 workers and were finedContinue reading “Minimum wage crackdown begins today and one small mistake could cost your business thousands”
UK commits £100 million air defence package for Ukraine
Copyright and all rights reserved – .gov.uk …. to protect cities and critical infrastructure The UK will urgently commit an additional £100 million for air defence support to Ukraine, helping to defend the country from Russia’s relentless attacks. From: Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP and The Rt Hon John Healey MP New funding brings the totalContinue reading “UK commits £100 million air defence package for Ukraine”
PRICE PAIN PANDEMIC: 14 Million Struggle to Survive While Shops Face ‘DEATH KNELL’ in Cost-of-Living Crisis
Which? says businesses should be doing everything they can to help their customers. According to research from the consumer association half of households are struggling to afford essentials and dipping into saving to pay for everyday items. The war in the middle east has pushed up the price of oil, gas, crop fertiliserContinue reading “PRICE PAIN PANDEMIC: 14 Million Struggle to Survive While Shops Face ‘DEATH KNELL’ in Cost-of-Living Crisis”