Feeling like a hero for coming to work while sick? Well, you’re not August 8, 2024 You might feel like a hero for battling through a cold, but there's a hidden cost for your company and the economy, writes Paul Schreier
Woodward: RFU have sold soul in Allianz Stadium deal August 7, 2024 Coach of the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning England side Clive Woodward has described the decision to rename Twickenham the Allianz Stadium as “sad”, and insists the RFU board have “sold its soul”. England entered into a partnership with the major insurer Allianz which will see home of rugby Twickenham rebranded with the firm’s name [...]
‘We haven’t sold the business’: London Lions administrators deny Lithuanian claims August 7, 2024 London Lions have won the BBL and Women’s BBL titles for the last two years.
Legal & General beats profit estimate and raises dividend amid strategic overhaul August 7, 2024 Legal & General (L&G) has raised its dividend as its profit for the first half of 2024 exceeded expectations, after its new chief promised a "simpler" future.
Hiscox: Lloyd’s of London insurer reports ‘robust growth’ despite a more ‘active loss environment’ August 7, 2024 Hiscox, the Lloyd’s of London insurer, has reported another set of strong results as the company has continued to benefit from a hard insurance market. In its interim results for the six months to 30th June, the company recorded 3.3 per cent growth in insurance contract written premium (ICWP). The figure rose $89.6m (£70.5m) to [...]
SMEs warned to be ‘proactive’ with wage compliance amid HMRC crackdown August 6, 2024 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been warned to take "proactive" steps to ensure compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as the HMRC dials in its focus to 11 UK regions.
Rising costs force owner of Blackpool’s piers into the red August 6, 2024 The company the owns Blackpool’s three iconic piers fell into the red during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Blackpool Pier Company, which owns the South, Central and North piers on city’s Promenade, has posted a pre-tax loss of £335,652 after reporting a pre-tax profit of £354,231 in 2022. According to newly-filed [...]
‘Strike the right balance’: Rachel Reeves doesn’t rule out capital gains tax hike August 6, 2024 Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out a hike to capital gains tax, insisting it was vital to “strike the right balance” when it came to fiscal policy.
DWF turnover increased by double-digits in first results since going private August 6, 2024 The first legal service firm to list on London Stock Exchange, DWF, has seen its net revenue increase by 14 per cent over the last year, 10 months on since it went private
The Notebook: Why the Consumer Duty is something to celebrate August 6, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Debbie Kennedy, CEO at Lifesearch, takes the notebook pen to tell us why we should cheer the Consumer Duty Happy birthday to the Consumer Duty! Last week saw the one-year anniversary of Consumer Duty – a relative ‘unknown’ for the average person on the street, [...]