Truss hires former energy exec as new business liaison head September 21, 2022 Liz Truss has hired former EDF Energy executive Michael Stott as new head of business liaison for Downing Street. Stott is to become Truss’s key leader of business relations and engagement strategy, Sky News learned today. He is replacing Alex Hickman who held the role for two years under Boris Johnson. The newest business figure [...]
Business supplier Yü Group urges Government to protect SMEs September 21, 2022 Yü Group has urged the Government to ensure SMEs are fully included in support packages this winter and not miss out on help.
BEIS chair slams business package as a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’ September 21, 2022 The chair of an influential Westminster panel has slammed the business support package as a "waste of taxpayers' money."
Oxford Street candy stores to face tougher rules amid claims of ‘dirty money’ and tax evasion September 21, 2022 Westminster Council will come down hard on its so-called ‘dirty money’ problem, zeroing in on US-style candy stores in Oxford Street. A motion will be passed this evening as 30 confectionary shops are under investigation for business rates evasion totalling £3m. The council leader said the war in Ukraine highlighted Russian oligarch investment in Westminster, [...]
Energy sector raises concerns over six-month window for business support September 21, 2022 The energy sector raised concerns over Government plans to provide support for businesses to combat soaring wholesale costs.
Sentiment shows no sign of improving as inflation narrative continues to impact Bitcoin price September 21, 2022 The price of Bitcoin is down 2.8 per cent over the past 24 hours at $18,853, while Ethereum is down 2.8 per cent over the same time frame.
Home buyers warned cut in stamp duty will lead to big jump in monthly mortgage bills September 21, 2022 Home buyers could end up paying much bigger monthly mortgage bills if the government goes ahead and scraps or cuts stamp duties. Ahead of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget on Friday, The Times reported that radical plans to cut stamp duty are in the pipeline as part of efforts to boost economic growth. Downing Street refused [...]
If politics is about persuasion, Truss’ speeches need to be on life support September 21, 2022 So you don’t have to, I have re-watched a number of Liz Truss’ speeches.
Ashley vs Cowgill: Has Sports Direct boss had the last laugh in retail rivalry? September 20, 2022 NEWS of Mike Ashley’s departure from Frasers also signals the end of one of retail’s most tempestuous rivalries, after JD Sports’ boss Peter Cowgill exited his own sportswear giant earlierthis year. After decades of high street tussle, the two retail titans have now both relinquished their roles behind two of the country’s largest athleisure brands. [...]
London’s FTSE 100 edges higher ahead of central bank rate announcements September 20, 2022 London’s FTSE 100 slid yesterday, driven by traders bracing for a big week of central bank announcements. The capital’s premier index dropped 0.64 per cent to reach 7,190.16 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, slumped 1.48 to 18,519.69 points. The world’s biggest [...]