Strong consumer solidarity prevailed on Small Business Saturday despite blustery conditions sweeping the UK. According to new research by American Express, more than 10 million Britons shopped at independent retailers on 7 December, braving the impact of Storm Darragh to inject an estimated £634 million into small businesses both in-store and online. The study, which surveyed 4,000 adults across the ...
Energy bills for most British households are poised to rise again this spring, as an uptick in wholesale gas prices and escalating network charges put renewed financial pressure on millions of families. Forecasts from Cornwall Insight, the energy consultancy, indicate that Ofgem’s price cap could nudge up by around 1 per cent to £1,762 a year for a typical dual-fuel ...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has come under renewed scrutiny for what critics describe as a failure to clamp down on widespread tax evasion by thousands of Chinese “burner” companies. These shell firms, often created and dissolved within months, are accused of exploiting lax UK company registration and VAT rules to flood online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Temu ...
Moonpig, the online greetings card and gifting retailer, has reported a half-year pre-tax loss of £33.3 million after writing down the value of its “experiences” division by more than £50 million, underscoring the challenges posed by faltering consumer confidence in higher-priced discretionary treats. The loss for the six months to October compares with a £18.9 million profit in the same ...
Sterling strengthened to its highest level against the euro in nearly two years on Tuesday, climbing by 0.3 per cent to reach €1.21. The pound’s rise comes amid intensifying expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will reduce interest rates further this week, as Europe’s largest economies struggle for momentum. The ECB is widely tipped to announce its fourth rate ...
Vodafone is facing a £120 million-plus legal action brought by 61 of its current and former UK franchisees, marking one of the largest franchise-related claims to hit a major British company. The group of claimants, many long-standing and loyal franchise partners who began their careers with Vodafone, allege the telecoms giant breached its duty of good faith and violated the ...
Online casino customers can return a part of the lost funds. This bonus is relevant for those who play for money and spend money in slot machines. Cashback is assigned once a week or a month and can include a return of up to 20%. What do I need to do to get cashback? The first condition of licensed betting ...
With Grimsby making headline news earlier this week as the ‘worklessness’ capital of Britain, Stallingborough-based renewable energy tech manufacturer myenergi is calling for local businesses to stand up to the criticism, champion the region and celebrate the thriving community that makes the town great. While the publicity may paint a bleak picture, co-founder Jordan Brompton is keen to raise awareness ...
Pitching ideas is a crucial part of driving innovation and gaining buy-in, whether within a company or to external stakeholders. However, many teams struggle to present their ideas in a way that resonates. Avoiding common mistakes can significantly enhance the chances of your pitch succeeding. This article explores these pitfalls and provides actionable tips to help your team craft impactful ...
That’s how the way businesses operate has changed – small and medium-sized enterprises are relooking how they deal with their technology needs. The transition is from traditional to more flexible and cheaper solutions. Leading this transformation is SaaS, or Software as a Service, which provides tools to make work simple and drive growth. This isn’t a shift in technology; this ...