Vice President Harris is rolling out a new agenda that aims to boost financial and career prospects for Black men. The release of the Harris campaign’s ‘Opportunity Agenda for Black Men’ on Monday comes just four days after former President Obama, in comments that went viral, admonished Black male voters for a lack of enthusiasm in support of Harris. Obama’s ...
Setting up a company in the UK is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur. However, the process of incorporation can be complex, involving various legal and regulatory requirements. For many business owners, navigating these intricacies can be time-consuming and daunting. This is where a compliance expert comes in, offering valuable guidance to streamline the incorporation process. In this blog post, ...
The Compass AI is a revolutionary wearable that blends style and technology to help you stay organized. In a world where it’s easy to forget details from various conversations, Compass AI acts like a personal assistant. It follows you everywhere, reminding you of what needs to get done and reminding you about urgent tasks when the time comes. This isn’t ...
New data reveals that the UK is increasingly reliant on a small number of top-rate taxpayers to generate a significant portion of its income tax revenue. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the 1.13 million individuals paying the 45p rate are expected to contribute £124 billion this year, which represents more than 40% of all income tax collected by ...
Over a third (32%) of trustees of DB schemes have seen their costs rise by over 50% in the past year, according to new research from TPT Retirement Solutions, one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace pensions schemes. In a recent survey, all 100 trustees of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes polled said they had seen an increase in ...
UK Connect, a leading provider of technology solutions for the construction industry, revealed its suite of innovative services designed to boost team productivity, improve connectivity, and leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) for smarter construction practices. The company’s offerings are based on the findings of the Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2024-2028 Outlook Industry Report, which identified significant challenges and opportunities ...
Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is being urged to reform inheritance and capital gains taxes to help address the UK’s growing fiscal deficit, with proposals from think tank Demos outlining potential changes that could raise up to £2.6 billion annually. Research by Demos suggests a new banded inheritance tax system, which could bring in £16 billion over the next parliament, ...
As budget day looms there are plenty of things to consider for the hospitality and leisure sector, from the mooted changes to capital gains tax, to the much desired business rates reform. Here, Isabelle Shepherd, Director, haysmacintyre looks at the impact announcements could have. Capital gains tax The possibility of increases in capital gains tax has been making the headlines ...
The Alan Shearer Foundation has received a substantial boost, with £23,500 raised by workplace technology specialist Agilico during the Great North Run. The funds will support the Foundation’s work in providing vital facilities and therapies for people with diverse abilities and acute sensory impairments. Agilico, which took all 35 charity places for the run, saw participants from across its UK ...
JOHANNESBURG – In what is described by some as electioneering and a last-minute attempt to leave a legacy, some observers say President Biden and his administration’s officials are making renewed efforts at trying to end ‘the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world today,’ the war in Sudan. With the United Nations reporting some 25 million in desperate need ...