Finance and property firms dominate 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards shortlist
Lloyds, Knight Frank, and Coventry Building Society are among the financial and property firms shortlisted for this year’s UK Social Mobility Awards.
The Coders Guild urges SMEs to tackle project waste costing billions annually
The Coders Guild is calling on UK SMEs to address inefficient project delivery, with new data revealing over £13,000 lost per employee per year.
Salary sacrifice opens door to first new car for 82% of Fleet Evolution drivers
Fleet Evolution says 82% of employees taking a car through salary sacrifice have never had a new vehicle before.
Two hospitality venues closing daily as Aurora Capital warns of mounting pressure on independents
Aurora Capital’s George Holmes says wage costs and rising taxes are pushing small hospitality businesses to the brink, as net closures reach 374 in H1 2025.
XPO Logistics named among top 10 graduate employers in 2025 sector rankings
XPO Logistics has been named the 7th most desirable employer in the Logistics, Transport, and Supply Chain sector in the Cibyl Sector Rankings 2025.
Carrier Transicold launches UK-first electric training programme for refrigerated transport engineers
Carrier Transicold has introduced an accredited IMI Level 3 training course to upskill engineers in high-voltage electric refrigeration systems.
Aftermarket employers return to in-person hiring as GCA reports surge in field roles
Glen Callum Associates’ Q2 2025 report highlights a rise in field-based roles and increased demand for cross-sector talent in the automotive aftermarket.
TaskMaster Resources secures £15m BFS funding to support national growth
TaskMaster Resources has secured £15m from Bibby Financial Services to fund its expansion and part-acquisition in the South-West.
British Business Bank hits £2.5bn milestone under Growth Guarantee Scheme
The Growth Guarantee Scheme has reached £2.5bn in lending, with nearly 70% of funding delivered outside London and the South East.
Peter Vardy launches global tech and investment group focused on mobility and fintech
Peter Vardy has launched a new venture, Peter Vardy Global, focused on automotive SaaS, mobility innovation and fintech investment.
One in five UK employees receive no workplace support on gender-specific health issues
New research by Towergate Employee Benefits reveals that 6.8 million UK employees are not receiving workplace coaching or awareness around gender-specific health concerns.
Ethnic diversity still lacking in boardrooms as FTSE 100 and S&P 100 fall behind public institutions
Just 6% of FTSE 100 Chairs and 13% of S&P 100 Chairs are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, according to new analysis from INvolve.
