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3 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
This isn’t something going unnoticed by UK employers, 84% say they’ve noticed a decline in employee morale over the last 12 months. Recent research from Robert Walters reveals how the ‘purpose deficit’ hitting UK workplaces – driven by a confluence of reduced job opportunities, low morale and unstable leadership – is trapping professionals in unsatisfying roles.
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4 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
The US and UK governments have announced a new trade deal aimed at alleviating existing tariffs and barriers to trade between the two countries. While the base tariff rate of 10% on UK exports to the US remains unchained, the deal included specific changes to export and import tariffs across a wide range of sectors – including steel, aluminium, automotive manufacturing and agriculture.
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4 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | James Hosking |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
InPost UK, a European leader in cutting-edge logistics for e-commerce, has launched the UK’s first nationwide next-day delivery service to lockers, in partnership with ASOS, one of the UK’s most prominent online fashion retailers. The service, available exclusively to ASOS customers, marks a major step forward for out-of-home (OOH) delivery in the UK, offering next-day collection from InPost’s extensive network of lockers and parcel shops for the first time.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
The Prime Minister has warned the threat from Russia to the UK’s national security must not be underestimated and he is set to announce further sanctions on Moscow. Sir Keir Stamer has said Britain will “do everything in our power to destroy” Vladimir Putin’s shadow fleet which has shipped more than $24 billion of cargo since the beginning of 2024. The government will now take action against 100 oil tankers that is currently shipping cargo illegally in defiance of Western sanctions.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Industry Flash Poll Says 64.4% of Hospitality, night time economy and events businesses see a reduction in VAT as a primary ask. A new survey of over 250 businesses across the events, night-time economy, and hospitality sectors has laid bare a harsh truth: the very industries that breathe life into our towns and cities are on the brink—and the Government is nowhere to be seen.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Recent research from Scottish Widows reveals a concerning trend: nearly two in five people are expected to struggle to meet basic needs in retirement. In response, a financial expert is shedding light on the long-term impact of poor planning and offering practical steps to break free from the cycle of financial anxiety. Tom Barrett, a debt and benefits specialist at the wellbeing charity caba, warns that financial planning shouldn’t be left until later in life.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Last week, I had the chance to share a special ride with someone whose bold thinking has shaped industries and inspired me to dream big — perhaps even to take to the skies in a hot air balloon, just like he has. Sir Richard Branson joined me for a drive through London in a Wayve autonomous vehicle as we made our way to the launch of the new Virgin Hotels location in Shoreditch.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Sir Martin Sorrell has announced his marketing firm S4 Capital’s revenues tumbled in the first quarter amid cutbacks in tech and a “challenging” economy. S4 Capital reported in the three months to 31 March there was a 11.4% drop in pro forma net revenues seeing shares fall 4%, however the marketing firm said their guidance for the full year remains unchanged. S4 Capital is hoping there will be a recovery in the second half of the year.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% over fears of the US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs which is affecting the global economy. Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance, said, “This month’s rate cut will ease some pressure for businesses under strain, especially following recent National Insurance changes, and provides hope for a more stable environment that can foster long-term growth and investment.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has warned that the Chancellor is set to break the government’s own fiscal rules as Rachel Reeves has said she might have to raise taxes again. The think tank has now downgraded growth forecasts and the government’s fiscal position is leading to weak domestic demand.
