Millions are ‘doing their bit’ to help out in their communities, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found assisting in schools, volunteering in charity shops and litter picking in community spaces are some of the most popular ways they are lending their services. While others have helped out with Scouts or Brownies, local sports events or given lifts …

Review platform Trustpilot has reported 50,000 fewer positive reviews since April, a five per cent drop on the previous year. The biggest problem areas raised by reviewers are deliveries, response times to enquiries and mistakes made with orders. The data was released by the review platform, which also commissioned research of 2,000 UK consumers which found 30 per cent feel …

Employees at the Tilbury fulfilment centre were recently surprised and delighted to see ‘Baby Spice’ turn up unannounced during a shift in the lead up to Christmas. And the singer-turned-presenter stopped to chat with employees while also treating them with a sneak preview of a new children’s book she has narrated for the brand. Emma Bunton revealed she loved reading …

Nearly half of small business owners are completely unaware of how to market their firm, according to research. The study of 500 leaders of small to medium sized organisations found 42 per cent have no idea how to create an online profile, which could have a positive effect on promoting their business. And a staggering 39 per cent …

Half of working adults believe the pandemic has damaged their career prospects, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 employed or recently unemployed adults found almost one in 10 believe the industry or sector in which they work has become unstable following the events of the past 12 months. Others have had their pay reduced (eight per …

Almost a third of employed adults are unhappy in their current job. A study of 2,000 workers found 32 per cent don’t feel motivated in their career and 18 per cent are dissatisfied with their quality of life at work. Over the last 12 months, 64 per cent of the employees polled were based at home, resulting in …

Business owners endure 11 months of pitching, six reinventions of their business model and four years of work before finding success. A study of 1,000 SME owners found they faced an average of nine major obstacles and 17 pitches – 29 per cent of which were a failure – on their journey. And 42 per cent admitted they …

A hobby ‘micro’ brewery started in the cramped living room of an ex-council flat has grown into a million-pound business that has weathered the alcohol industry’s biggest ever storm. Andrew Birkby, 35, and William Harris, 32, launched Wildcard Brewery after making their own beer from a home brew kit. They took a shot in the notoriously difficult industry …

Almost a quarter of adults admit they will use the sales to buy late Christmas presents for friends and family they won’t now be seeing over the holidays. Research has revealed bargain hunting Brits will spend £2.7 BILLION online during this year’s post-Christmas sales. Boxing Day is the most popular day to start sales shopping, with 27 per …

A hobby ‘micro’ brewery started in the cramped living room of an ex-council flat has grown into a million-pound business that has weathered the alcohol industry’s biggest ever storm. Andrew Birkby, 35, and William Harris, 32, launched Wildcard Brewery after making their own beer from a home brew kit. They took a shot in the notoriously difficult industry …