Kuba Shand-Baptiste

About Author

Kuba is a senior news writer covering UK employment trends, policy, and the changing world of work. She brings a sharp editorial eye and deep journalistic insight to every story she tells.

Expertise

A writer and editor with extensive experience across leading UK publications, Kuba has worked across news, current affairs, policy and government reporting. She has interviewed thought leaders and business figures, bringing nuance and credibility to her coverage of workplace and societal issues.

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Published

01 Dec 2025

How to maximise annual leave in 2026

Learn how to maximise your 2026 annual leave in the UK by pairing bank holidays with smart break planning. Plan your year now.
Published

27 Nov 2025

Hiring for the Holidays: 5 Ways SMEs Are Finding Festive Flexibility

Discover how UK small businesses are hiring seasonal and Christmas staff with flexible roles, faster onboarding and support for young workers. Read more here.
Published

26 Nov 2025

The Budget’s Blindspot: How Small Businesses Missed Out

The Budget failed to deliver crucial support for SMEs. Discover where small businesses missed out on NICs relief, tax stability, and compliance simplification.
Published

26 Nov 2025

8 Things Small Businesses Really Wanted from The Budget

UK small businesses called for cost relief, simpler tax rules, skills support and clearer rights from the Budget but saw limited change. See where…
Published

26 Nov 2025

8 Policies That Will Affect Your Business Before the End of the Year

UK small businesses face eight key law changes in 2026 across jobs, pay and reporting. Learn which areas to watch and how to get…