The £1bn company with no staff? Why AI is a gift to Britain’s small businesses Opinion With branding built on Canva, market research synthesised in seconds or client decks as slick as McKinsey’s, could we say now that for the first time, a five-person firm can present like a 50-person one, and potentially undercut and outmanoeuvre larger rivals? Asks Eliza Filby In Silicon Valley, investors are salivating at the thought of [...]
City veteran Lord Rose: UK is ‘at the edge of a crisis’ News Lord Stuart Rose has launched a scathing attack on the government’s economic strategy, claiming the UK is “at the edge of a crisis.” The City veteran told Times Radio: “I think we should all be worried about the state of Britain today. “Now, I am absolutely an optimist in my life. I’ve been working for [...]
The Entertainer: Staff eye tax-free bonuses as founders cede control Retail Almost 2,000 employees of the UK’s biggest toy chain, The Entertainer, are set to receive tax-free bonuses after its founders handed them control of his retail empire. Gary Grant has transferred 100 per cent of his ownership in Teal Group Holdings, which he held alongside his wife Catherine, to an employee ownership trust. The move, [...]
What is a P11D form? What employers need to know ahead of the July 6 deadline May 29, 2025 Employers will need to submit a P11D form if their employees are receiving benefits of any type on top of their salary. Here’s everything you need to know. We’re well into a new tax year, but that does not mean a pause for paperwork. Far from it, especially for employers. As well as having to [...]