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Homeowners face £3,000 rise in mortgage payments
Millions of homeowners refixing their mortgages next year face an average annual increase of £3,000 in repayments, according to research which warns that 2023 will bring additional financial hardship for borrowers.
Dire investment challenges face UK SMEs in 2023
With the New Year comes ambitious business objectives and proposals. However new research forewarns of the significant investment challenges UK SME business owners have no choice but to face head on in 2023.
The five frauds to watch out for next year
People are being urged to never give out their personal details and remain vigilant of “relentless scammers” in the fight against fraud.
Fintech company Workhy helps entrepreneurs start and run businesses online
Fintech Company Workhy Helps Entrepreneurs Start and Run Businesses Online
Festive season fuels 2.5 million visits to the capital post-Covid
As consumers celebrate their first Christmas season without Covid uncertainties or restrictions, new data has found that 2.5 million people have made their way back to shop, dine and drink across London in the run-up to the festive season.
Small businesses set to be swamped with £23BN in recruitment costs alongside cost of living crisis
New research has revealed that 46% of workers across the UK are considering moving jobs, resulting in a potential £41.9bn cost to businesses.
More than half of UK EV drivers don’t have access to charging at work
More than 52% of surveyed EV drivers did not have access to a charge point at their place of work, a YouGov survey has revealed today.
Britain falling behind with full-fibre broadband roll out
Britain still lags behind many European and Asian countries in the fastest broadband despite a record pace of rollout, according to Ofcom’s annual Connected Nations report.
Three-quarters of business leaders in the UK have suffered from impostor syndrome
Impostor syndrome has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, as pressures to perform well at work have caused higher levels of doubt in one’s ability to do their job.
This Christmas, TikTok can help you reach even more customers
These tips for TikTok can help you reach a new audience and grow your business this Christmas.
How to manage employees with Christmas party time and train strikes
Employers who are worried that they are not be able to run Christmas parties for their staff due to strikes and disruption could put them back or send employees a Christmas hamper.
1 in 5 people believe their company is not an inclusive place to work
Although we’ve come a long way when it comes to making the workplace more inclusive for people no matter their race, gender, sexuality or disability, there are people who think that their place of work still has a long way to go.
Independent online retailers fear loss of prime Christmas sales as Royal Mail moves cutoff dates
Small businesses that rely on Royal Mail to deliver their products to customers before Christmas are being forced to take their last orders for gifts as early as this weekend because of the postal backlog already building up as a series of postal worker strikes looms over the next fortnight.
What will the customer experience look like in 2023?
Customer experience is an integral part of any business’s success story and taking a strategic approach to it is key.
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