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UK firms adopting cost‑control tools

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Latest: UK firms adopt financial and fleet strategies to offset rising costs

In late July 2026, UK companies began highlighting digital solutions to curb rising operating costs. Travel agencies and shipping operators introduced multi‑currency expense platforms, allowing firms to bill and track sp

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UK Employment Rights Act rollout

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: UK Employment Rights Act 2025 rollout prompts small‑business compliance push

In late June 2026, a Birketts survey found that 81 % of UK HR professionals felt only “somewhat prepared” for the Employment Rights Act 2025, with particular anxiety about the new unfair‑dismissal protection after six mo