Commercial Awareness
Bolt Workers Win Employment Battle
December 12, 2024
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.
TGI Fridays Faces Ongoing Financial Crisis
October 11, 2024
Popular restaurant chain TGI Fridays is expected to make a huge number of redundancies following ongoing financial challenges.
Huel Facing Fresh Regulator Allegations
September 30, 2024
Meal supplement company Huel is under more criticism from the ASA over misleading claims.
US Files Monopoly Lawsuit Against Visa
The US Department of Justice is alleging that Visa has violated antitrust laws within the highly lucrative debit card market.
Google wins €1.5 billion EU appeal
Tech giant Google has successfully fought an appeal case in the EU General Court – overturning a landmark fine.
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drug Faces Regulation
September 5, 2024
Leqembi, a promising new drug used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, is drawing mixed responses from regulators across the world.
7-Eleven’s Huge Buyout Bid
August 24, 2024
Aspiring lawyers in the corporate field might be interested to analyse 7-Eleven’s potential takeover by a Canadian rival store chain.
