Central London Alliance calls for government to cut VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure January 23, 2024 Central London Alliance (CLA) calls on the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that visits to the UK increased 112 per cent year-on-year, generating £30 billion [...]
Why council funding may be the next hot potato for Rishi Sunak to handle January 23, 2024 Dozens of Tory MPs have written to Rishi Sunak demanding “emergency” funding for councils which they say are facing cash pressures “like never before” amid an election year.
Economy: ‘Situation critical’ warning after huge spike in on the brink businesses January 22, 2024 Nearly 50,000 UK businesses are in a "critical" financial position, according to a new data, as high borrowing costs and inflationary pressures continue to squeeze firms.
Post Office faces further criticism over closure of two London depots January 21, 2024 The under-fire Post Office is facing renewed criticism for closing two key London depots despite concerns from campaigners.
Schroders Greencoat to pay £700m for Toucan in back-door Thurrock Council refund January 19, 2024 Schroders Greencoat is expected to buy up insolvent solar energy firm Toucan Energy next week, reports suggest.
500 UK jobs at risk after Aston Martin and Bentley cut ties with parts manufacturer January 17, 2024 Aston Martin and Bentley's decisions to terminate contracts with a UK company that makes car components has sparked fears that hundreds of jobs could be cut as the firm battles to survive.
How one manufacturer collapsed into administration owing over £100m before being rescued January 16, 2024 The story of how a group that manufactured buses and police cars collapsed into administration owing more than £100m and led to over 150 people to lose their jobs has been revealed for the first time.
Premier League in talks to scrap financial rules which led to Everton points deduction January 16, 2024 The league wil likely fall into line with European rules in the coming seasons.
Post Office warned it could face insolvency over £100m tax bill January 14, 2024 Fears over the Post Office’s finances are growing as it emerged it claimed tax relief on compensation payouts.
Post Office could face £100m bill and insolvency, tax expert says January 13, 2024 The Post Office could be facing a £100 million bill and insolvency after claiming tax relief for its compensation payments to subpostmasters, according to a tax expert.