Business

Business optimism declined sharply this month across the UK’s services sector as rising expenses and weak demand reduced profits and worsened expectations for the rest of the year. A recent industry survey found that most firms were pessimistic about their future performance, dismissing the usual post-summer increase in activity.

Ryanair Increases Staff Bonuses for Enforcing Cabin Baggage Rules Ryanair will raise the bonus payments given to airport staff for identifying carry-on luggage that exceeds size limits, according to the airline’s chief executive. Employees will now receive €2.50 for every non-compliant bag removed from passengers, up from the

Trial of Four-Day Workweek Shows Positive Results in Scotland Higher productivity and better employee well-being were observed in a year-long test of a four-day workweek conducted by the Scottish government. Two public organizations, South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), participated in the trial, which began in

Americans are facing financial difficulties, dealing with debt and higher living expenses, and many hold the Trump administration and corporate interests responsible for worsening economic conditions for working families, a recent survey shows. Six in 10 respondents blame the Trump administration for increasing their cost of living, according to a

UK Supreme Court to Rule on £44bn Car Finance Dispute The UK’s highest court is set to issue its decision on the £44bn car finance dispute, which could determine whether millions of drivers are eligible for compensation due to unfair lending practices. The Supreme Court’s ruling, expected after

Transport Secretary Seeks Answers from Nats Chief After Air Traffic Disruption The transport secretary has called upon the head of the UK’s air traffic control service, Nats, to explain the technical failure that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays on Wednesday. Heidi Alexander stated she would meet with Martin