Over seven million employees are poised to receive enhanced rights, including sick pay, maternity pay, and protection against unfair dismissal from their first day at work due to significant new legislation. The Labour Party plans to reveal what they describe as a «once-in-a-generation» reform of employment rights on Thursday, aiming to improve job security for…
SoftBank has unveiled a $3.4 billion share buyback program in response to a sharp decline in its stock price amid a broader sell-off in Japanese and technology stocks. The shares of the Japanese tech giant have plummeted by nearly a third in the last month due to escalating concerns about the high valuations assigned to…
Investors and employees are facing challenges in determining whether their companies are meeting net-zero objectives, as almost half of the UK’s largest publicly listed companies have revised their climate performance metrics for the previous year. According to a Deloitte analysis, 46 companies in the FTSE 100—often referred to as the “premier league” of the London…
Q: How should I respond if an employee gets arrested? A: Initially, refrain from making any hasty decisions like terminating the employee; an arrest doesn’t equate to guilt. Prior to taking any measures, it’s crucial to discuss the situation with the employee to understand the details. Dismissal without conducting a thorough investigation could lead to…
Market trends in the United States often influence the UK stock market, and recent American inflation data aligned with projections. This development has triggered expectations for potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in September, subsequently leading to a decline in UK government bond yields and a positive shift for commercial real estate…
Regret is a common experience, but it’s crucial to avoid pension-related regrets as they can significantly impact your financial well-being in retirement. A survey by Hargreaves Lansdown revealed that 39 percent of retirees regret their pension decisions. Three percent wished they had monitored their investments more closely, ten percent regretted not increasing contributions earlier, and…
Se ha generado mucha controversia desde el lanzamiento de un nuevo diseño para la equipación de Inglaterra. La cruz de San Jorge en el cuello ya no es simplemente roja, sino también azul y morada. ¿Cómo se atreven? Incluso el Sir Keir Starmer quiere que se cambie de nuevo. Y sí, todo esto parece sacado…
Las opiniones difieren en cuanto al verdadero mérito del valiente equipo de Inglaterra que recientemente completó su programa de Seis Naciones, pero la identidad del mejor equipo de Inglaterra, incluido el equipo nacional, está fuera de toda duda. De hecho, hay muy pocos equipos en Europa, de cualquier nivel, que hayan podido competir con los…
Alec Stewart renunciará como director de cricket de Surrey al final de la temporada después de 11 años en el cargo para pasar más tiempo con su esposa, quien tiene cáncer. Stewart, ex capitán de Inglaterra y Surrey, se tomó una licencia en enero de 2023 para cuidar a Lynn, quien ha tenido cáncer desde…