The Garrick Club, renowned for its longstanding all-male membership policy, has ousted a member who advocated for the inclusion of women.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Charlotte Tilbury Makes History as first female-founded brand by Partnering with F1 Academy
Charlotte Tilbury, the renowned British beauty brand, is making waves in the world of motorsport by becoming the first female-founded brand to sponsor the F1 Academy. This groundbreaking partnership aims to support female drivers and promote gender diversity in Formula 1.
NatWest Group Achieves Highest Annual Profit Since Pre-Financial Crisis
NatWest Group has disclosed its most substantial yearly profit since the period just preceding the financial crisis in 2007.
Amazon sellers teetering on the brink of insolvency due to VAT verification fiasco
Food and beverage vendors on Amazon are sounding alarm bells over the looming threat of bankruptcy, all stemming from the ecommerce titan’s decision to withhold their funds until they can substantiate their VAT status.
Scottish salmon is named UK’s top food export for 2023
Scottish salmon was today named as the UK’s top food export in 2023, following the publication of annual HMRC figures.
Jeff Bezos could save $600m in taxes after moving to Florida
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, stand to save a staggering $600 million in taxes simply by relocating to Florida.
Post-Brexit watchdog ‘prepared’ to probe influx of cheaper Chinese electric cars
The head of Britain’s post-Brexit trade watchdog has indicated readiness to follow Brussels in investigating Chinese companies flooding the electric car market. However, despite this preparedness, the government has yet to request such an inquiry.
Thousands of jobs at risk as The Body Shop enters administration
The British arm of The Body Shop has officially entered administration, casting uncertainty over 200 stores and jeopardising thousands of jobs.
UK inflation remains steady at 4% bolstering hopes for interest rate cut
The latest figures released this morning show that UK inflation defied expectations last month by holding steady, a development that could prompt the Bank of England to look at interest rate cuts sooner than previously anticipated.
Aston Martin in discussions with bankers over debt burden ahead of repayment deadlines
Aston Martin is currently in discussions with bankers regarding the management of its substantial £1.1bn debt burden, confirmed Lawrence Stroll, the company’s executive chairman.
Brits Cut Back on Airfryer Purchases Leading to Decline in Sales at Ultimate Products
Ultimate Products, a consumer goods conglomerate, has disclosed a decline in airfryer purchases among Brits, resulting in a four per cent decrease in revenues during the latter half of the year.
Thousands of Deliveroo and Uber Eats Drivers Set to Strike on Valentine’s Day
Delivery drivers for popular food-ordering platforms such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats are preparing to stage a strike on Valentine’s Day to demand improved pay and working conditions.
Adnams Seeks Advisers to Raise Funds and Secure Future
Adnams has confirmed its engagement of advisers to explore avenues for raising funds as the Suffolk-based brewery seeks to safeguard its financial stability.
Brexit dealt a 5% blow to the UK economy, says Goldman Sachs
The UK economy is now 5 per cent smaller than it would have been if the nation had opted to remain within the European Union, as outlined by an evaluation conducted by Goldman Sachs.
Record Surge in UK Business Start-ups Signals Resilience Amid Economic Challenges
In a testament to the resilience of the UK’s entrepreneurial spirit, newly released data reveals that over 900,000 new companies were incorporated in 2023, marking a historic high for business formation in the country.
