As the cost of living crisis builds up UK shoppers are slashing their budgets in almost all areas. But there is a notable exception – the money spent on clothing is above pre-pandemic levels,
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FCA Chief says tech is key to tackling financial fraud
Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), outlined technology and data as key to tackling financial fraud in the UK in a speech delivered at the Peterson Institute of International Economics this week.
Born out of jealousy: 1 in 5 businesses started because entrepreneurs were jealous of their boss
One in five businesses were started because founders were jealous of their former boss, according to new research, with entrepreneurs desperate to experience the freedom of their own business.
Over half of UK businesses plan to adopt intelligent automation to address spiralling costs
The recent geopolitical conflict in Eastern Europe has significantly disrupted commodities markets, compounding already heightened inflation levels and seeing price points rise in 2022 and beyond.
Husband and wife duo launch Love Brownies café in Richmond
Love Brownies, the award-winning brownie business has opened its 20th shop in Richmond, London.
Employers should help ease the rising cost of living, say employees
Recent research has revealed over half of employees believe their employer should offset some of the rising cost of living.
UK government’s innovation agency backs ‘slow’ travel company with £1.1M funding
As the world tried to stem the spread of the Covid-19 virus and contain the outbreak, tourism slowly came to a halt.
West Midlands and North East businesses hit hardest by cost of living
One in five small businesses in the UK is at serious risk of closure due to the rising cost of living, with the greatest areas of concern being the West Midlands and the North East, according to new data.
80 per cent of Brits have less than £500 in their account as hordes of people are slipping into debt
The number of Brits with persistent debt problems has jumped by almost a third as the cost-of-living crisis bites further.
The political policies that could fail under UK’s ‘lame-duck’ government
Much needed decisions on energy to retail taxes look likely to stall amid political chaos
Government’s failure to deliver on Net Zero is not only to blame for the UK not meeting targets
As Net Zero week continues, there are concerns that unsustainable business practices and inertia within industries may well lead to the downfall of our carbon neutral future.
Business group calls for government to equip the next generation to become business leaders
UK Business Forums (UKBF) has welcomed recommendations to modernise and prioritise entrepreneurial education in UK schools that have been included in Entrepreneurship Education, a new report published by Finn Conway for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Entrepreneurship.
One-off disc of Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind could sell for £1m
How many thousands of pounds must a rare Bob Dylan record be worth? The answer, my friend, is projected to be upwards of £600,000.
UK Export Finance provide £6 billion for SME exporters
UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency, has provided £6 billion in financing for UK SME exporters over the past 12 months as they continue to promote Britain as the champion of free trade.
Ankorstore partners with Mary Portas to breathe life back into UK highstreets post pandemic
European curated marketplace Ankorstore, has announced its brand partnership with retail expert and broadcaster, Mary Portas.
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