The boom in postal and courier services means the number of business premises operated by transport companies has grown faster than any other sector, new Government figures reveal.
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Seized, luxury assets worth millions go under the hammer this Easter
From supercars to exclusive watches to waitlist handbags, over £3,000,000 worth of luxury goods will time-out from auction on Friday 15th April
Eden Project plans new base in Canary Wharf
City workers in Canary Wharf could soon be treated to lush green public spaces on the doorstep of their offices.
UK farmers fear soaring cost of fertiliser, feed and fuel on survival
The cost of fertiliser, necessary for growing many crops and grass, began to climb last autumn when the price of gas required to produce it began to rise steeply.
Birmingham going for gold with post Commonwealth Games investment
Chief executives and foreign dignitaries visiting Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games this summer will be wooed by politicians who hope the event will kick-start a “golden decade” for investment in the city.
7 ways to save time and money on business travel
When it comes to business travel, most SMEs are itching to get back on the road! But this uptick in demand combined with lingering airline capacity issues, not to mention increasing fuel costs, means higher prices
Electric cars prices will be ‘driven down’ by new govt plans, but environmentalists want more ambitious targets
Plans to ensure half of all new cars sold in the UK are fully electric by 2028 will drive down electric vehicle (EV) prices “further and faster,” experts have said.
Student loan changes in England will cost middle earners £30k
Students aiming for high-earning graduate jobs will save £20,000 in loan repayments if they delay university entry, while middle earners face paying £30,000 more over their lifetime, according to new analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Hybrid working saves businesses an average of £8,100 per employee
New research shows that the adoption of hybrid working, and utilisation of flexible office space can significantly reduce a business’ bottom line.
Be prepared for the Metaverse
Dario Betti, The Mobile Ecosystem Forum explains that the Metaverse—a virtual digital world where interconnected platforms replicate and improve real life experiences or create new digital and hybrid services
Ikea and H&M launch ‘ideas factory’ for London designers and creatives
Swedish retailers Ikea and H&M are teaming up to create an “ideas factory” on the high street that aims to seek out, mentor and promote designers and small-scale manufacturers in London.
Government to nationalise key part of electricity grid to help meet climate goals
Part of National Grid will be returned to public ownership under a new plan to help Britain reach its climate targets.
Abu Dhabi to ban single-use plastic bags from June to help reach carbon neutral goals by 2050
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will ban single use plastic bags from June.
As Government admits ‘significant challenges’ to UK stock levels, is reshoring the answer?
A new Government report, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has revealed the full extent of tumbling stock levels and broken global supply chains.
Repayment plans pushing thousands into deeper debt
The number of people with crippling debts who have entered into controversial official agreements to repay the money has reached an all-time high, new figures reveal.
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