Boris Johnson admits UK shortages are here to stay until Christmas October 3, 2021 Boris Johnson has admitted the UK’s goods shortages will likely last until Christmas, while adding that “we need to see” a “period of adjustment” post-Brexit. The Prime Minister said today that he would not “pull the lever” of more immigration in the short-term to stop the lorry driver shortages. Petrol shortages are still being seen [...]
Sunak should slash taxes at budget to protect recovery, urges taxpayers’ lobby group September 30, 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak should slash taxes at the budget to prevent the UK’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis running out of steam. That’s according to the chief of the top lobby group for taxpayers, who warned looming tax hikes will hit hardworking families and businesses and cause the recovery to “fall flat”. John O’Connell, [...]
What China crisis? Crypto markets rally despite Beijing clampdown September 27, 2021 The price of Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies tumbled on Friday, as news spread that China’s central bank had again declared all crypto-related transactions illegal.
Lorry driver squeeze and CO2 shortage leaves Brits unable to buy food September 24, 2021 Severe lorry driver and CO2 shortages are stopping Brits from buying food, according to official statistics released today. Around one in six people are unable to buy essential food items due to them not being available, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). A paucity of lorry drivers has led to lengthy delays in [...]
Hybrid working: Out of office… forever? September 8, 2021 During lockdowns, many started working from home for the first time. Now, 91% don’t want to go back to the office full-time. With hybrid models of work being adopted by many, Christian Koch talks to leading CAs about the chances of a new workplace revolution… This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. What does [...]
PM hikes National Insurance and dividends tax by 1.25 per cent to pay for NHS and social care reform September 7, 2021 Britons will be hit with £12bn-a-year tax rises to pay for increases in NHS and social care spending, with National Insurance and dividends tax in Boris Johnson’s crosshairs. A new Health and Social Care Levy will effectively hike National Insurance Contributions for employees and employers by 1.25 per cent from April 2022, while taxes on [...]
Can Bitcoin fix the financial problems of the last 50 years? August 20, 2021 As the world of fiat currency turns 50 years old, Jason Deane asks if Bitcoin can fix its problems.
Podcast: The plastic problem facing investors August 11, 2021 Read the full transcript Part one: The weight of plastic worth all the fish in the sea Ashleigh Cowie (AC): In doing research for this podcast I came across this astonishing fact. Are you ready for it? David Brett (DB): Go on then. Hit me with it. AC: Right now, there are more than 5 trillion pieces of [...]
Are eSports and blockchain gaming coming of age? July 28, 2021 Blockchain gaming is opening up earning potential for the average gamer without streaming, writes Jillian Godsil.
DEBATE: Is it fair for businesses to go completely cashless? July 27, 2021 Tom Spencer, chief organiser of the London Neoliberals, says YES A move to a cashless economy has long been met with fear due to the small impracticalities it will have on few people. But we should be embracing this change because it will bring about significant economic benefit. This is because the problem of the [...]