Mike Cherry interview: Now is not the time to saddle small businesses with higher taxes January 27, 2022 The pandemic has been a bumpy ride for Britain’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. Trying to navigate the choppy waters of the government swinging between tougher and looser restrictions to tame Covid-19 has been fraught with risk and uncertainty. But, one thing seems for sure: the looming heavier tax burden will weigh heavily on small firms, [...]
The only way is up: UK advertising records strongest year in history January 27, 2022 UK advertising had its strongest year in market history, with growth up 26.4 per cent, putting market value at an estimated £30bn for 2021.
Average nightclub business in £230k worth of debt as sector calls for support January 26, 2022 The average nightclub business is burdened by debt topping £230k thanks to the pandemic, with sector bosses calling for more support. Clubs are no longer required to ask revellers to show their NHS Covid Pass on entry, however the sector has said a full Covid recovery was far away. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) [...]
Boohoo opens first owned factory in ‘new chapter’ amid international market challenges January 26, 2022 As Boohoo opens its first owned factory in Leicester, the company will be hoping to take a positive step forward after a miserable two years. The fast fashion retailer said its new 32,000 sq ft factory in Thurmaston Lane, Leicester, was “proof of its commitment to the city of Leicester and ethical British manufacturing.” The [...]
Chancellor on the brink? It’s not what you think January 26, 2022 Jason Meyers explores what January 3 2009 means to a decentralised world, and if there's a solution to keeping the Chancellor off the brink.
Industry experts call for consumers to adapt energy habits to mitigate rising prices January 26, 2022 The habits of energy consumers need to be adapted to minimise the pain from rising household prices this year.
Onramper secures $6m seed funding to bridge gap between fiat and crypto January 26, 2022 Onramper - a fiat-to-crypto gateway aggregator - has raised $6m in seed funding, led by EQT Ventures.
Live to fight another day: Amigo Loans’ stock makes much-needed 22 per cent comeback after two days from hell January 26, 2022 Amigo Loans share price is climbing this morning, recording a 22 per cent increase after two dramatic days. Yesterday, the lender’s stock dropped nearly a third after the company said late on Monday night that its chief financial officer, Mike Corcoran, will step down immediate effect. “The Company anticipates it will be able to announce the [...]
Calling time on Boris’ leadership could bear fruit for the Tories – if they grasp it January 26, 2022 How despondent are the Tories? One MP was beyond glum the other day. Quizzed who they’d like as leader, they replied: “We could have Arthur the bloody Great and it wouldn’t make any difference.” Labour has been cock-a-hoop as opinion polls have consistently given the party double-digit leads. But things can change. Just ask Sir [...]
Inflation and supply chain crisis to throttle UK economy, IMF warns January 25, 2022 The global supply crunch and roaring inflation will choke UK growth this year, the world’s economic watchdog warned today. A combination of the supply chain crisis rumbling on and the cost of living corroding Brits’ incomes has prompted the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to downgrade their forecasts for UK economic growth this year to 4.7 [...]