We are practically full and must expand, says Gatwick boss December 2, 2024 The Planning Inspectorate passed its recommendation to ministers last Wednesday, on whether Gatwick's expansion should proceed.
MHA: Baker Tilly UK arm posts 32 per cent revenue jump December 2, 2024 MHA, the UK and Irish arm of Baker Tilly International, has reported a 32 per cent jump in half-year revenue, led by its audit and tax divisions.
Make UK Equities Great Again December 2, 2024 UK equities are lagging behind international competitors, but Hugh Sergeant is on a mission to turn that around – complete with baseball caps. UK Equities are unloved and have been so for years. The UK market sits at a significant discount to many of its international peers, especially the US, and while everyone seems to [...]
Sea of tax changes? Why getting your ducks in a row on pensions is vital December 2, 2024 Inheritance tax changes may feel a long way away, but sooner is better when it comes to structuring your assets to pass on as much wealth as possible to your loved ones, says Duncan Bailey The Budget has given businesses and individuals much to consider with announcements made around spending, national insurance contributions for employers [...]
United fans protest at Ratcliffe as Amorim enjoys lift-off December 1, 2024 Ratcliffe and fellow United owners the Glazer family were namechecked by supporters complaining at the removal of concessions.
Typhoo Tea rescued out of administration in £10m deal by vapes giant December 1, 2024 Typhoo Tea has been rescued out of administration by a vapes, batteries and vitamins seller for more than £10m. The trade and selected assets of the Bristol-based company have been acquired by Manchester-based Supreme, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM, for £10.2m. In a statement, Supreme said the deal includes Typhoo Tea’s stock [...]
30th anniversary of VCTs celebrated as 2024 raise approaches £240m December 1, 2024 The total amount of money raised through venture capital trusts (VCTs) this tax year is approaching £240m, 20 per cent higher than last year, as the investment industry celebrates the vehicle’s 30th birthday. The VCT was unveiled in the 1994 Budget, where Chancellor Ken Clarke launched the scheme, and have since raised £12.5bn, funnelling money [...]
Investor row erupts over Loungers private equity bid December 1, 2024 An investor battle has erupted over a private equity bid for Cosy Club and Brightside operator Loungers, with some “furious” over the perceived low offer. On Thursday, the Loungers board backed a £338m takeover offer from Fortress Investment Group, a 30 per cent to its share price. Despite the board accepting the offer, various shareholders [...]
Stokes hails England newcomer as ‘three bowlers in one’ after win December 1, 2024 Ben Stokes hailed Brydon Carse as England’s triple threat after his starring role against New Zealand, branding the Durham quick “three bowlers in one”. Carse produced a mighty effort in the first Test at Christchurch, taking combined figures of 10 for 106 to power his side to an eight-wicket victory. He picked up four in [...]
Trump uses JP Morgan chief Jamie Dimon as ‘informal adviser’ December 1, 2024 Donald Trump has reportedly used JP Morgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon as a “sounding board” for policy ahead of returning to the White House. The Wall Street veteran has been in regular communication with Trump for months, including after his election victory, The New York Post reported. The “no-holds-barred conversations” are said to have centred [...]