Private schools could face higher Ofsted fees as DfE proposes five-year increase
Business & Markets • a year ago
Eight-week consultation outlines staged fee hikes for non-association private schools inspected by Ofsted
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Private schools could face higher Ofsted inspection fees, DfE plan shows
Business & Markets • a year ago
Eight-week consultation would raise annual charges for non-association private schools over five years, shifting costs toward school fees
Disney shareholders seek records on Kimmel suspension
Business & Markets • a year ago
Shareholder groups press for board materials, affiliate agreements and internal communications, warning they may sue if documents are not turned over within five business days.
US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years as spending roars back
Business & Markets • a year ago
Second-quarter GDP revised to 3.8% on brisk consumer spending and equipment investment; trade deficit narrows as imports slow, but policy uncertainty looms over the outlook
Wedgwood production pause underscores pressure on UK heritage brands as Temu and TikTok reshape demand
Business & Markets • a year ago
Fiskars Group halts Wedgwood production at Barlaston for up to 90 days amid slowing demand, while discount platforms and changing dining habits erode long-standing luxury crockery markets.
Economist warns Autumn Budget may not fill fiscal hole as Labour pledges constrain Reeves
Business & Markets • a year ago
St James's Place chief economist Hetal Mehta says measures may be insufficient to close a £30 billion gap; argues manifesto commitments could limit fiscal maneuvering ahead of November budget
Lovisa CEO John Cheston at center of bombshell allegations by Solomon Lew over Smiggle era
Business & Markets • a year ago
Solomon Lew accuses the former Smiggle chief of workplace misconduct; Premier Investments says an ongoing law firm investigation is examining the claims as Cheston moves to Lovisa
Heritage crockery under pressure as discount rivals and casual dining shift UK dining habits
Business & Markets • a year ago
Wedgwood and Emma Bridgewater face shrinking demand as Temu and TikTok Shop offer look-alikes at a fraction of the price; Fiskars pauses Wedgwood production at Barlaston for up to 90 days.
Cracker Barrel launches $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes as branding backlash lingers
Business & Markets • a year ago
Chain rolls out a limited-time pancake deal timed to National Pancake Day, with an October football-themed promotion planned amid a months-long branding controversy and summer sales decline.