Joe Phelan

1 week ago | money.co.uk | Joe Phelan

New research from energy services provider Equans has revealed that 94% of UK industrial SMEs that have started decarbonising are doing so through a formalised framework. This is significantly higher than the European average of 80%, underscoring the fact that UK businesses are taking structured, measurable, proactive steps toward achieving net zero. This is more than just a box-ticking exercise.

1 week ago | money.co.uk | Joe Phelan

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3 weeks ago | money.co.uk | Joe Phelan

Not long ago, the independent bookshop looked destined for extinction. Hammered by online giants and squeezed by rising rents, many believed local bookstores were on their last legs. But, fast forward to 2025, and bookshops aren’t just surviving – they’re thriving. In the past six years alone, the UK has welcomed nearly 200 new independent bookshops to its high streets. It’s a remarkable comeback story.

4 weeks ago | thehrdirector.com | Joe Phelan

Following reports that almost two-fifths of Gen Z plan to leave their jobs, a new study has revealed what managers need to know to motivate different generations of employees.1The survey of 1,000 UK workers* reveals the type of management style that different generations respond best to in the workplace – with the youngest generation of workers set to influence change. Most effective management styles for different generations: Which leadership style do you respond best to in the workplace?

4 weeks ago | money.co.uk | Joe Phelan

Tariffs aren’t new. Countries have been using them for centuries to control trade, protect homegrown industries, and collect revenue. But over the past few months, tariffs have been pushed to the top of the news agenda, largely thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump and his economic strategy. So, what exactly are tariffs, how do they work, and what can you do to protect your business from their effects? A tariff is, at its core, a tax on goods crossing borders.