‘Manifesto for Retail’ launched after challenging 2023
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a ‘Manifesto for Retail’ after a challenging 2023. The manifesto lays out the vision for a “better retail future” with a net zero, digitally transformed industry with higher skilled, better paid jobs and an improved shopper experience. The trade association said three major fixes were needed to carry […]
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Nick Broom PVL UK Interview
In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial fleet branding, Burgess Hill-based PVL UK’s name stands out. With a profound commitment to quality and a vision that transcends mere graphics, owner Nick Broom and his company have been leaving an indelible mark on the industry for over two decades. At the heart of PVL’s unique approach is […]
London ranks second globally for climate tech funding
London-based climate tech startups raised $3.5bn (£2.75bn) of funding in 2023, the second-highest globally and ahead of the San Francisco Bay Area. London was beaten only by Stockholm for climate tech funding, with startups based in the Swedish capital city securing $3.6bn. Startups in the Bay Area raised $2.7bn, followed by Boston at $2.4bn. Read […]
Singapore becomes second country to ratify UK membership to CPTPP
Singapore has formally ratified the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the second existing member to do so after Japan late last year. The UK signed up to the vast Indo-Pacific trade group in July 2023, with our accession bolstering the trade bloc’s combined worth to £12 trillion, […]
London Gatwick partners with Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology
London Gatwick has announced a partnership with the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (IoT), a collaboration between businesses and education providers to deliver technical skills and qualifications required in the region. By partnering with the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology, which launched earlier this academic year (2023-24), students will gain first-hand airport experience, […]
The Story So Far
From Biodiversity to Sustainable Aviation Fuel we shared some great local business stories in 2023. But we’re only getting started. Here’s your quick recap of some of our favourites. elink.io | See Original We’re also looking to share more video interviews with key people with stories to tell in our region. elink.io | See Original […]
Climate tech leads as UK tech funding shows signs of recovery
Climate tech was the leading sub-sector for UK startup funding last year amid signs that VC funding activity is recovering. Last year UK startups raised $21.3bn (£16.8bn) across all tech sub-sectors, the UK’s third-best year for VC funding and behind only the outlier years of 2021 and 2022 when interest rates were at record lows. […]
Wage growth slows in boost for Bank of England
Wage growth in the UK has slowed to the lowest rate for 10 months, reinforcing hopes that the Bank of England could consider cutting interest rates as the jobs market continues to cool. But official figures also revealed that earnings have outstripped price rises for the fifth month in a row, in a boost to […]
KPMG report shows labour market cooling for 2024
UK companies remain reluctant to hire new staff, amid muted economic growth reports consultancy.uk. A new study from KPMG shows that the number of job openings declined at the close of 2023, while the number of staff placements also remained net-negative. British businesses have been slowing down hiring for the best part of a year, […]