A new study of small business owners has revealed that poor customer service from suppliers is hampering their ability to focus on rising costs and inflation. The research, undertaken by connectivity provider TalkTalk Business, shows that two thirds of SMEs say they work with a supplier that has blamed poor […]
Third of UK workers experience tech issues working remotely
New research has revealed that a third of UK office workers experience problems with their workplace technology which, on average, can take over three days to be replaced. What does this mean for already struggling IT departments when 8 in 10 people in the UK agree that flexible working is […]
Cautious consumers dragging factory output to a new low
Falling production in the UK’s consumer goods industry dragged down output in the manufacturing sector to a seven-month low in May amid broader signs of a global economic slowdown. Growth in Britain’s factory sector slowed last month, according to a closely watched survey, driven by global supply chain disruption, high […]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys Missguided to bring digital expertise to retail group
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought Missguided’s brand out of administration for £20 million in the first distressed takeover since his son-in-law took over the running of his empire. Missguided collapsed on Monday after Boohoo failed to clinch a takeover deal of its online fast-fashion rival and administrators at Teneo […]
Enterprise Nation extends SME Finance Hub to offer access to R&D Tax Credits and mortgages
Small business support platform Enterprise Nation has extended its SME finance hub to include access to support with applying for and claiming R&D Tax Credits and applying for mortgage, protection, pension and investments, in a pioneering one-stop-shop for small business finance. The new-look hub builds on the existing features offered by […]
Aston Martin accelerates journey to becoming world-leading sustainable ultra-luxury business
Aston Martin has today hit the accelerator pedal on its journey to becoming a world-leading sustainable ultra-luxury automotive business, with the announcement of an ambitious new sustainability strategy, Racing.Green. Launched on Earth Day, Racing.Green. formalises core principles, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, that reflect Aston Martin’s established approach […]
Rishi Sunak apologises after agonising over future after party-gate fine
Rishi Sunak agonised for hours yesterday over whether to resign after the decision by the Metropolitan Police to fine him for attending Boris Johnson’s lockdown-breaking party. The chancellor spent yesterday afternoon discussing his political future with aides and allies after the unexpected decision by the Metropolitan Police to issue him […]
Umbrella workers’ National Insurance increase is almost double normal workers rises
The Chancellor will impose an increase in both employers’ and employees’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which will take effect from April 6th 2022. The increase being imposed is 1.25 percentage points, meaning the actual rise is about 9% for employers and 10% for employees. For some time, most freelancers […]
Umbrella workers’ National Insurance increase is almost double normal workers rises
The Chancellor will impose an increase in both employers’ and employees’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which will take effect from April 6th 2022. The increase being imposed is 1.25 percentage points, meaning the actual rise is about 9% for employers and 10% for employees. For some time, most freelancers […]
Umbrella workers’ National Insurance increase is almost double normal workers rises
The Chancellor will impose an increase in both employers’ and employees’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which will take effect from April 6th 2022. The increase being imposed is 1.25 percentage points, meaning the actual rise is about 9% for employers and 10% for employees. For some time, most freelancers […]