HMRC’s latest public awareness campaign, ‘Don’t Get Caught Out’, is being criticised by tax experts for blurring the lines between legal tax planning and illegal activity — a move that could confuse taxpayers and undermine the clarity of the UK tax system. According to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, the campaign repeatedly refers to “tax avoidance schemes” ...
The UK’s long-awaited trade deal with India may have been spurred into motion by the escalating global tariff war instigated by US President Donald Trump, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Jim Brown, Chief Operating Officer at the firm, said the growing uncertainty caused by Trump’s aggressive trade policies may have acted as a wake-up ...
Some people change the world without saying much. Hong Wei Liao is one of them. She lives in Toronto, where she leads a quiet but powerful life. She helps others, especially women and young people, find their voice and path. She doesn’t look for fame. She doesn’t speak loudly. But when she talks, you listen. “I don’t need to be ...
Shawn Blankenship’s journey is not flashy. It’s not filled with headlines or overnight success stories. But it is the kind of story that feels more real—and maybe more important. Today, Shawn is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and the Medical Director of Holistic Medical Services and Counseling in Charleston, West Virginia. His life’s work focuses on treating the whole person—body, ...
When you think about carnival rides, you probably think about fun. Bright lights. Laughter. Spinning wheels. But for Darren Janesky, there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. Darren is the owner of Big Round Wheel Amusements. He lives and works in Blacksburg, South Carolina. His job is simple to explain but hard to do well—he rents and sets ...
Reco Jefferson didn’t grow up with a lot of money, but he did grow up with a lot of curiosity. Born in Mississippi, he spent much of his early years taking things apart just to see how they worked. “I was always reading, always trying to figure things out,” Reco says. “Especially anything about tech or engineering. I knew early ...
Organizations of all sizes utilize dozens to hundreds and even thousands of endpoints to manage operations effectively. Endpoints are physical devices that may access or request to access an organization’s network, ranging from laptops to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Because they are so commonly used, the management of endpoint security becomes one of the key tasks of teams overseeing ...
Cyber attacks are significantly affecting businesses. If a company is left unprotected, a single breach can result in service outages and loss of critical data and revenue. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures safeguards an organization’s data—financial information and intellectual property— and builds business reputation. However, a single layer of defense isn’t always ideal. Rather, a multi-layered cybersecurity approach is essential for ...
Ratings from International Agencies Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings, Launch of ESG Projects, Financial Literacy for Schoolchildren, and Other Achievements of Octobank Record Profit in Q1 Net profit amounted to 108.5 billion UZS, a 397.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. For comparison, Octobank’s profit for the entire year of 2024 was 150.7 billion UZS, meaning the quarterly ...
In a world where fast fashion once dominated the conversation, there is now a powerful shift happening at the top of the fashion pyramid. Luxury, once defined by extravagance and exclusivity, is being reimagined through a new lens—one that prioritizes sustainability, purpose, and the stories behind each garment. At the forefront of this evolution is a growing wave of designers ...