Single and widowed over-65s are more likely to have no-one to talk to about money than those who are married or live with a partner, Age UK has found.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Johnston Press boss reassures staff as they ‘prepare for restructure’
The chief executive of Johnston Press has reassured staff of a “brighter future” after the company announced it was preparing to enter into administration.
One Manchester calls for social entrepreneurs to change lives
The Housing Provider will invest £150,000 into projects that can create social value and change people’s lives.
Business urges Government to not go backwards on hard won Brexit progress
The business support and lobby group the CBI has issued a unanimous statement to the government as it appears to be imploding following the announcement that a Brexit deal had been struck.
ShortList magazine axed as publisher focuses on women’s title
Men’s magazine ShortList is being axed in print as its publisher focuses on women’s title Stylist.
RBS drops out of regulator’s list of important global banks
Royal Bank of Scotland has been dropped from a list of the world’s most important banks, signifying the lender will no longer be required to hold extra capital in case it fails.
Iceland boss urges politicians to set aside ideology and seal May’s Brexit deal
The boss of Iceland has urged politicians to put aside personal ambitions and seal Theresa May’s Brexit deal, as businesses seek clarity after a tumultuous week.
EasyJet to see annual profits take off as focus shifts to guidance
EasyJet is to reveal annual profits surging by up to 42% on Tuesday with the low budget airline brushing off strike action and gaining from the troubles beset by rivals.
David Hockney painting sells for new auction record for living artist at £70m
A celebrated painting by British artist David Hockney has been sold at Christie’s in New York for just over $90m (£70m) – an auction record for a work by a living artist.
Facebook accused of dark PR tactics
Facebook faces a new controversy over alleged tactics it used to discredit its critics, embarrass rival firms and downplay problems at the company.
Pound steadies after biggest sell-off since 2016
Sterling rose against the US dollar and euro, but FTSE 100 financial stocks remained under pressure.
Third of London SMEs lack basic digital skills
The latest Lloyds Bank Business and Charity Index reveals that over a third of London SME organisations lack the basic digital skills that could drive growth.
Virgin Media & EE fined total of £13.3m over ‘excessive’ exit fees
Virgin Media and EE have been fined a combined £13.3 million by regulator Ofcom for overcharging nearly 500,000 phone and broadband customers who wanted to leave their contracts early.
More than half of consumers ‘expect to see house prices rise next year’
Consumers are more likely to think house prices will increase by the end of 2019 than property professionals, a survey suggests.
Could Theresa May be shown the door by Tory MPs?
A flurry of Tory MPs – including European Research Group chairman Jacob Rees-Mogg – have said they have lost confidence in Theresa May.
