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JD Wetherspoon saw its shares tumble by 10 per cent after posting lower-than-expected first-half profits, despite solid sales growth across its pub estate. The pub group blamed higher labour and utility costs for the dip…

The BBC, ITV, BT and IMG have been fined a combined £4.2 million after admitting to colluding on pay rates for freelance sports broadcasting staff, following a major investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority…

Public sector borrowing has surged past official expectations by more than £20 billion so far this financial year, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week’s Spring Statement. Figures from the Office for…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached £7 billion between April 2024 and January 2025—£700 million more than during the same period last year—putting the government on track for…

It’s a strange thing, the way we form connections with voices. Proper, deep-rooted, personal connections. The kind that feel like friendship, even though the other person has no idea we exist. The kind that, when…

Sends is thrilled to join the Pay360 Conference on March 25-26, 2025, at booth 188, ExCeL London. The event focuses on “The Future of Payments and Digital Innovation”, where Sends will showcase its payment offerings.…

On February 18, the President of Uzbekistan signed the Law “On Guarantees for the Protection of Bank Deposits.” This legislation aims to enhance the security of citizens’ savings and strengthen the country’s financial system. Under…

With the mobile app market generating a staggering $38 billion in Q3 2024 in revenue, it’s no surprise that many businesses are asking, “How much does it cost to develop an app?”. In today’s fast-paced…

Britain’s high streets continued to shrink in 2024, with an average of 35 stores closing each day as retailers battled online competition and economic uncertainty. However, despite 12,804 closures last year, the latest data from…

Specialist agricultural lawyers at Clarke Willmott LLP have reported a surge in enquiries about pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements from farming families, following recent government changes to inheritance tax on farm assets. With succession planning now…