Commercial Awareness

UK Water Regulator Issues Significant Non-Compliance Fines

June 11, 2025

In recent months, UK water sector regulator Ofwat has issued a number of fines to water companies for breaches of water standards.

Shein Issued EU Consumer Rights Warning

June 5, 2025

Fast fashion giant Shein has been issued a serious warning following an investigation by the EU’s consumer rights enforcer over multiple alleged breaches.

UK House Prices Experience Significant Increase

February 14, 2025

New research suggests house prices in the UK have reached highs not seen in years, as concerns over affordability increase yet again.

UK Government Demands Access to Apple Data

The UK Government is attempting to force Apple to allow it access to a huge volume of encrypted user data.

Airbus Announces Huge Job Cuts 

December 12, 2024

The world’s biggest commercial aircraft maker, Airbus, has announced plans to cut a large amount of its workforce.

Worker Protection Act: A Turning Point?

The recently passed Worker Protection Act 2023 aims to significantly change the way sexual harassment is deal with in the modern workplace.

Bolt Workers Win Employment Battle

Drivers working for cab-hailing app have won a legal case at the Employment Tribunal concerning their rights as ‘employees’.

The Biggest Stories of 2024

Check out some of the biggest stories of 2024 and what to keep an eye out for next year to build your commercial awareness skills.

The Budget: Key Features and Reactions

November 7, 2024

Numerous businesses have provided their thoughts on the chancellor’s Budget, with many raising national insurance increase concerns.

National Insurance Increase Causes UK Business Concern

October 17, 2024

A potential rise in National Insurance has led a huge number of employers to voice concerns over the impact on their operations.