More than half of UK firms plan to hire new staff

Rainy Day Trust highlights its people-first support for the home improvement sector, with CEO Anna Skeats connecting with businesses and championing wellbeing through Mad March Million.

BHETA is alerting all businesses involved in the manufacture, import, distribution, or sale of bladed articles to a Government proposal to introduce a mandatory licensing scheme for sellers and importers.

Recent media commentary has painted a lacklustre picture of Christmas trading. However, a closer look at the ONS Retail Sales year-on-year data tells a far more encouraging story for sectors central to BHETA membership.

During the event 80 suppliers and retailers gained practical insights from B&Q, TikTok Shop, Tesco, and BHETA members on scaling digital sales.

The summary of the Budget by KPMG outlines targeted business tax changes, employer measures on pensions and wages, and individual impacts including property taxes and adjusted allowances.

Rainy Day Trust introduces Workplace Ambassadors and a 2026 wellbeing challenge to help businesses prevent staff crises and build stronger, healthier workplace support systems.