HM Revenue & Customs is seeking to recover about £90 million in unpaid taxes from temporary staffing business Challenge Recruitment Group, after the company was rescued from insolvency in an £18 million pre-pack administration deal. The US workforce platform swipejobs acquired Challenge’s core assets in July, taking over contracts with major UK clients including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op. Administrators FRP ...
Business confidence in the UK has climbed to its highest level since Rachel Reeves’ first budget last October, though leaders warn the fragile recovery could be undermined by further tax hikes in the autumn. The Institute of Directors’ (IoD) index of optimism rose to -61 in August, up from -72 in July, recovering from a record low but still signalling ...
Seventeen years after its launch amid the global financial crisis, the Lewes Pound, the UK’s last surviving local currency, has ceased circulation. First issued in 2008 in the East Sussex town of Lewes, the currency became a symbol of independence and community resilience, created to support small businesses and keep money circulating locally. But the steady rise of cards and ...
One of the UK’s leading tech investors has urged pension funds to increase backing for British scale-ups, warning that too much of the upside from high-growth firms is flowing overseas. Saul Klein, co-founder of venture capital firm Phoenix Court, said that the UK has become Europe’s leading hub for “thoroughbreds” — fast-growing tech firms with revenues above $100 million — ...
C Type printing is a popular photographic printing process that produces high-quality archival photographic prints using traditional light-sensitive paper and chemicals. Known for its durability and vivid colour reproduction, C Type printing is favoured by professional photographers and artists for fine art projects. Its analogue roots marry beautifully with modern digital imaging, offering exceptional results for c type printing globally. ...
The digital transformation of modern enterprises has created an unprecedented attack surface that extends far beyond traditional network perimeters. As organisations increasingly rely on interconnected devices and systems, two critical security disciplines have emerged as essential components of comprehensive cyber defence: IoT cybersecurity and sheep dip cyber security. Understanding these complementary approaches is vital for any organisation seeking to protect ...
Dealing with an air conditioning issue during a heatwave can be incredibly uncomfortable. Thankfully, with 24 hour aircon service, relief is just a call away. This service ensures that emergencies are handled swiftly, even in the dead of night, offering comfort and peace of mind round the clock. Why 24/7 Air Conditioning Services Matter When an aircon unit fails, it ...
These days, if you run a shop and ignore supply chain forecasts, it’s like driving downtown with no GPS. You might get by, but soon you could be stuck with piles of unsold winter coats in July, or see empty shelves when new sneaker drop hits. Knowing roughly what folks might buy and when seems less a nice extra and ...
Greg Jackson, the outspoken founder of Octopus Energy, has been appointed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to join the Cabinet Office board as a non-executive adviser, giving him an influential role at the heart of government. The appointment marks a significant move to bring private sector expertise into Whitehall decision-making. Jackson, whose energy supplier has grown from a start-up in ...
Jeremy Clarkson’s hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm is fuelling a surge in applications to agricultural colleges across the UK, with teenagers citing the show as their first introduction to careers in land management and farming. While Clarkson is the star of the programme, admissions officers say the real inspiration for many applicants has been Charlie Ireland — the land ...