<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> Budgeting is one of the most important aspects of financial planning. It can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to it, but with the right guidance and tools it can become a simple process that helps you achieve your financial goals. Creating and […]
Government pledge to cut red tape saving employers £1Bn described as ‘misery for workers’ by Unite union
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> The announcement from the government today, which claims that it is taking advantage of post-Brexit freedoms to remove unnecessary red tape and regulatory burdens which could save employers over £1billion has been slammed by Unite, the UK’s leading union. The Government says that the announcement is part […]
Two-thirds of small businesses want to invest in themselves – But 49% don’t know how
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> Amid the UK’s continuing economic downturn, small to medium enterprises are facing immense pressure. Many SME owners believe the UK economy can support businesses looking to scale up – but shocking statistics show that 49% of enterprise bosses are unaware of financing opportunities that could support them. […]
UK companies overpaid £11.9bn in corporation tax last year
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> UK businesses overpaid £11.9bn in corporation tax the past year says UHY Hacker Young, the national accountancy group. UHY Hacker Young warns businesses that HMRC will not automatically refund them if they overpay corporation tax. They must reclaim any overpayment themselves – and if they fail to […]
LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and closes China app
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> LinkedIn has become the latest tech firm to axe jobs, closing 716 roles out of a 20,000 workforce. The social media network which focuses on business professionals will also phase out its local jobs app in China.In a letter by the company’s chief executive Ryan Roslansky, he […]
Banks reining in SME lending according to new report
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> British businesses are increasingly worried about access to funding, with new data showing banks are reducing SME lending. According to figures from fintech firm Iwoca, 77 per cent of brokers said that high street banks are reducing their appetite to fund SMEs. The information was collated from […]
Ryanair signs $40bn deal for 300 Boeing aircraft
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> Ryanair has agreed a $40bn (£31bn) deal with Boeing that will see it purchase up to 300 new aircraft over the next decade. Half of the 737-MAX-10 order has been described as firm, with the remaining being options. The airline claims this is the largest order ever […]
Outdated IT systems threaten UK food security and air quality, say MPs
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> Food security and air quality in the UK are being put at risk by outdated IT systems at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a parliamentary committee has found. MPs have said the situation “cannot continue” as officials are having to use paper forms […]
Wetherspoon on track for ‘record’ year as chain shrug off inflation woes
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> JD Wetherspoon is expecting a “record” high in sales this year as the budget pub chain shrugs off inflationary and supply chain woes, sending its shares – with the company’s shares soaring over seven per cent when markets opened this morning. The London-listed boozer said that sales […]
UK businesses turn to temp staff amid recession worries
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> UK businesses are turning to part-time staff to avoid locking into long-term contracts for fear of being dragged down by the economic slump, a new survey out today shows. Demand for temporary staff is running much higher than for full-time workers, according to consultancy KPMG and the […]