Number of mature students applying for university courses in UK plummets
The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Government to address the ‘workforce crisis’ and urgently launch a student recruitment campaign. Evening Standard Business News…
Business
Reeves ‘happy to look at’ UK joining pan-European trade area
The Chancellor indicated the Government would consider the prospect of signing up to the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM). Evening Standard Business News…
Teaching union to launch indicative ballot of members over pay
Members of the National Education Union will be asked if they would be willing to take industrial action over the Government’s proposed pay offer. Evening Standard Business News…
Rachel Reeves tells small business owner: ‘We are trying to help’
The Chancellor toured the Leeds Corn Exchange ahead of Small Business Saturday. Evening Standard Business News…
Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Peter Kyle
The Technology Secretary is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force. Evening Standard Business News…
Bunzl upgrades profit guidance amid acquisition boost
The FTSE 100 firm expects adjusted operating profits for 2024 to ‘show a strong increase in comparison with 2023’. Evening Standard Business News…
Louise Haigh warns CrossCountry train company over service reductions
The Transport Secretary said she had ‘little choice’ but to approve the reduced services in order to give passengers some certainty. Evening Standard Business News…
Aston Martin sales stall as company sets aside £2bn for electric cars
The luxury car-maker said new chief executive Adrian Hallmark will join earlier than planned as it seeks to accelerate a turnaround plan. Evening Standard Business News…
YouGov shares crash after shock profit warning in ‘busiest year for elections on record’
Most electoral polls are not a large source of revenue for YouGov, which makes more of its money conducting market research for businesses Evening Standard Business News…
British American Tobacco sales in focus amid UK and US smoking ban uncertainty
BAT will give shareholders an update on its trading performance on Tuesday amid major smoking bans being considered in the UK and US. Evening Standard Business News…