Men in the UK are nearly one-and-a-half times more likely to receive a bonus than women, and when they do, their payouts are significantly higher, according to new research from HR data specialists Brightmine. The study found that men received an average bonus of £4,913, equivalent to 9.5 per cent of salary, compared to £2,723or 6 per cent of salary ...
Tesla’s European sales fell sharply in July, with the electric carmaker losing market share for a seventh consecutive month and slipping behind Chinese rival BYD for the first time. Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) show Tesla’s EU sales dropped 42.4 per cent year on year, from 11,465 to 6,600 vehicles. That cut the company’s market share from ...
Institutions are moving fast — don’t get left behind. XRP is on fire. CME just reported that XRP futures became the fastest contract ever to surpass $1 billion in open interest, outpacing even Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutional demand is surging — and now, everyday investors can join the action. So how can you benefit from this momentum? That’s where WinnerMining ...
The government has unveiled plans for a new £29.6 million RNA biofoundry in Darlington, designed to accelerate the development of next-generation therapies for cancer, dementia, cardiovascular disease and infectious illnesses. Backed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the UK RNA Biofoundry will provide scientists and businesses with a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility to manufacture RNA materials at clinical ...
The Government is weighing a major shake-up of landlord taxation that could see National Insurance contributions applied to rental income for the first time. Under the proposal, being considered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Autumn Budget, landlords would pay NI on top of income tax already levied on rental earnings. Treasury officials believe the move could raise around ...
The government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) has pledged up to £200 million to support new battery storage projects across Britain, as part of a £500 million investment package designed to strengthen the country’s clean energy infrastructure. The deal sees the NWF co-invest with Australian pension fund Aware Super and infrastructure investor Equitix in Eelpower, a specialist battery developer. Construction of ...
On July 18, XRP broke through $3.65, shattering its 2018 all-time high of $3.40. After a pullback to $3.20, it rebounded 7%. Technicals remain strong, with the RSI above 50 and support at $3, indicating a dominant buying trend and a potential rise to $4 in the short term. However, savvy investors don’t just wait for prices to rise; they ...
The scrapping of VAT-free shopping for international visitors has cost London’s West End £310 million in lost sales during the first half of 2025, according to new research. The figure represents a 40 per cent rise on the £220 million recorded for the same period last year, and is the largest six-month loss since the scheme was abolished by the ...
The dollar weakened and US borrowing costs jumped after President Donald Trump claimed to have sacked Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, escalating his battle with the country’s independent central bank. In a move without precedent in modern US history, Trump said on Tuesday evening that Cook was “effective immediately” removed from her position on the Fed’s seven-strong governing board over ...
Tom Hartley Jnr has announced the successful sale of the extraordinary Mansour Ojjeh McLaren collection, one of the most significant supercar ensembles ever assembled. The collection of 20 McLarens, curated by the late Mansour Ojjeh – the influential shareholder and driving force behind McLaren’s success on and off the track – is considered unrepeatable. Each car represents the final chassis ...