BT is to overhaul the way it sets executive pay after the telecoms giant suffered a revolt over outgoing boss Gavin Patterson’s bumper ..
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East Midlands bucking the trend with continued “micro-business boom”
New analysis has revealed that the number of micro-businesses in the region is at a record high despite the number in England falling dramatically.
Energy companies ‘hold millions’ in UK business cash
Energy companies are holding more than £730 million belonging to Britain’s small businesses – seriously impacting vital cashflow.
How the regulator’s proposals could cut the overdraft charges consumers pay
A fundamental shake-up of the overdraft market, with simpler and fairer pricing, has been proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (..
Overdraft charges set for ‘biggest shake-up in a generation’
Radical plans to overhaul how banks charge customers for overdrafts – including stopping firms charging higher costs for unarranged borrowing
Wellcome Trust shrugs off ‘choppier markets’ to boost fund to £26bn
The Wellcome Trust has boosted the value of its fund to almost £25.9 billion despite “choppier markets” and pledged around £900 million..
Ofgem proposes reforms to energy system
Energy regulator Ofgem has tabled proposals to “re-wire” Britain’s energy system in a move it says could save consumers £45 per year.
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Angling Direct books rising sales amid bumper Black Friday trading
Angling Direct reeled in rising sales in the last quarter as it profited from record Black Friday sales.
The fishing retailer said
Market dominance of big four accountants to be challenged
Britain’s big four accountancy firms will have their stranglehold on the audit market challenged as part of a radical shake-up of the s..
UKs top 10 cities for owning & supporting independent businesses revealed
Glasgow has been crowned as the UK’s most “independent” city, new research has revealed.
FTSE 100 declines as concerns about global economy continue
The FTSE 100 traded lower on Monday as investors continued to be concerned about the sate of the global economy.
London’s blue-chip ind..
Victoria Beckham’s fashion label posts higher losses on increased investments
Losses at Victoria Beckham’s luxury fashion label increased by £2 million as it continued to invest in the business, but maintained tha..
ONS gives Hammond £12bn student loans headache
Chancellor Philip Hammond has been dealt a £12 billion blow after statistics officials changed the way student loans are accounted for ..
Lord Sugar hires his Apprentice for 2018 investing £250,000 into swimwear company
Swimwear designer Sian Gabbidon has been chosen as winner of The Apprentice 2018 by Lord Sugar after beating Camilla Ainsworth
Asos’s profit warning sends shares of rivals lower
Retail stocks tumbled after Asos warned full-year profits will be lower, blaming a “significant deterioration” in November trading.
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