The Body Shop to close nearly half of UK stores – with seven to shut immediately February 20, 2024 The joint administrators of The Body Shop have revealed plans to restructure the high street retailer which will see a raft of stores close and hundreds of jobs lost.
What the UK’s new fire and rehire rules could mean for businesses and employees February 20, 2024 The UK Government has announced new measures around the use of fire and rehire practices after high profile companies, including P&O Ferries, sparked outrage with their use of the tactic.
UK’s largest nightclub operator Rekom owed over £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut 470 jobs February 19, 2024 The UK's largest nightclub operator owed more than £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut almost 500 jobs before a rescue deal was agreed.
Inflation and cost rises bring losses near £50m at Harringtons pet food maker February 16, 2024 A rise inflation and costs contributed to losses nearing £50m at the company behind the Harringtons pet food brand during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
Dead Man’s Fingers maker cuts over 500 jobs and enters the red after cyber attack hits sales February 16, 2024 The maker of Crabbie's Ginger Beer and Dead Man's Fingers spiced rum shed more than 500 jobs and entered the red after its sales were hit by a cyber attack, it has been revealed.
Kwik Fit sheds 200 jobs as profits slashed on rising product and energy costs February 15, 2024 Kwik Fit shed more than 200 jobs as its profits almost halved after being hit by higher product and energy costs during its latest financial year.
Fintech Checkout racks up £100m losses after creating 300 jobs February 15, 2024 Checkout.com, one of the most valuable fintechs in Europe, haw seen its losses widen by over 400 per cent to more than £100m, it has been revealed.
Recruiter Gattaca sees income slide, cuts jobs amid cooling jobs market February 15, 2024 Recruiter Gattaca has reported its income from permanent jobs in the first half of 2024 is expected to slide down by 38 per cent.
AO saves more than 70 jobs at mobile phone retailer which entered administration February 15, 2024 AO has saved more than 70 jobs after acquiring certain assets from a mobile phone retailer in administration.
UK inactivity rate rises as record number out of work due to long-term sickness February 13, 2024 Rising inactivity due to ill-health has been a worrying trend with the UK the only G7 nation where employment is still below pre-pandemic levels.