Apprenticeships levy ‘has failed on every measure’, says HR body
The professional body for HR said apprenticeship starts have fallen and far fewer have gone to young people....
Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste....
Budget 2021: Northern Tory MPs call for business rates cut to ‘save High Streets’
Writing ahead of the Budget, the MPs say the tax should be cut now and reformed in the long term....
Budget 2021: Extra £1.6bn for UK’s Covid vaccination rollout
The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses....
Budget: Rishi Sunak promises help as Covid restrictions ease
But Rishi Sunak says he wants “to be honest” with the public about the shock suffered by the economy....
Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid
Grants for 700,000 firms come as Rishi Sunak warns public finances face a challenge ahead of the Budget....
Six million accidental savers ‘created by Covid crisis’
Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says....
Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to injecting £126m to boost traineeship scheme
Rishi Sunak to also launch a ‘flexi-job’ scheme so people can work for several firms at once....
Amanda Staveley loses High Court fight with Barclays over damages
A businesswoman who sued Barclays for hundreds of millions has lost her case....
Budget 2021: ‘My benefits top-up is a lifeline – don’t take it away’
A benefits top-up designed to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end – unless it is extended at the Budget....