Chancellor warned Currys will hire less staff due to the Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comCurrys faces reduced hiring and rising wage costs due to new budget measures, which will lead to inevitable price increases.
More than eight out of 10 small businesses back new growth plans for 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com81% of UK small businesses are prioritizing new growth initiatives for 2025.43% focus on increasing sales, while hiring plans are cautious due to National Insurance changes.Regional and sector variations exist in growth planning for 2025.
UK Companies Slash Hiring Plans Following Reeves's Tax IncreasesUK companies plan to cut hiring due to a £40bn tax hike, impacting jobs and growth.Economic pressures are driving businesses to reduce recruitment and delay pay rises.
CEOs signal hiring pullback as U.S. job market slowsCEO confidence has fallen, indicating caution amid economic uncertainty, particularly in hiring plans.Most CEOs still show a willingness to invest despite concerns about slower sales and economic conditions.