Policy
UK business policy, regulation, and government initiatives
How UK Companies Are Preparing for the AI Regulation Framework
The UK's pro-innovation approach to AI regulation contrasts with the EU's prescriptive AI Act, but UK companies still face significant compliance requirements.
The Future of UK Business Rates: Reform or Revolution?
Business rates remain one of the most contentious taxes in the UK. With reform proposals gaining momentum, business leaders should understand what is at stake.
UK Employment Law Changes: What Employers Need to Prepare For
Significant changes to UK employment law are coming into effect, including reforms to flexible working rights, zero-hours contracts, and fire-and-rehire practices.
Post-Brexit Regulation: Where the UK Is Diverging from the EU
The UK is using its regulatory independence to diverge from EU rules in AI, financial services, and data protection, creating opportunities and complexities.
The UK Broadband Voucher Scheme: Opportunities for Rural Businesses
The Government's broadband voucher scheme offers up to £4,500 for rural businesses to upgrade their connectivity, but uptake remains lower than expected.
Net Zero 2050: The Regulatory Roadmap for UK Businesses
UK companies face an accelerating timeline of environmental regulations. Here is the compliance calendar every business leader needs to understand.
UK Immigration Policy and the War for Talent
Changes to the UK's immigration system are reshaping the talent landscape for British businesses, with some sectors facing acute skills shortages.
How the UK Competition Regime Is Changing Under the DMCC Act
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act gives the CMA significant new powers that will affect businesses across the UK economy.
UK Tax Policy Changes Every Business Leader Should Understand
From corporation tax to R&D credits to the global minimum tax, UK fiscal policy is evolving rapidly with significant implications for business strategy.
The UK Industrial Strategy: What It Means for Business
The Government's new Industrial Strategy sets ambitious targets for growth sectors. Here is what UK business leaders need to know about its practical implications.
Manager Training for Autism and ADHD Conversations: What Good Looks Like
Manager confidence is the bottleneck in autism and ADHD support at work. Training should focus on practical conversations, boundaries, and implementation.
The School-Meeting Penalty: How Rigid Schedules Push Neurodivergent Families Out
Rigid schedule cultures can unintentionally penalise employees in neurodivergent families. Better policy design can reduce attrition and improve fairness.
From Policy to Practice: How UK Employers Can Support Parents of Autistic Children
Many UK employers have family-friendly policies on paper, but parents of autistic children need practical implementation in teams, rosters, and manager decisions.