While Wimbledon’s champions may lift the iconic silverware next weekend, they’ll also be handing a sizeable portion of their record-breaking prize money to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Analysis by accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg suggests…
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Razzamataz offers £25k franchise opportunity to two aspiring entrepreneurs through ‘Future Founders’ initiative
Razzamataz Theatre Schools has launched a new initiative to mark its 25th anniversary, offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own performing arts franchise — backed by a prize worth up to £25,000.…
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UK government bond markets steadied on Thursday morning after Keir Starmer publicly reaffirmed his support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, easing investor concerns over fiscal stability in the wake of rising borrowing costs. The rally comes…
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Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by Ryanair and easyJet ahead of a planned French air traffic control (ATC) strike, which is set to cause widespread disruption across European airspace this weekend. Ryanair, Europe’s largest…
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The global demand for superyachts is reaching new heights — and so is their size. Once a symbol of extravagant luxury, today’s superyachts are evolving into floating palaces that offer both privacy and functionality for…
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The government has pledged to monitor the outcome of a major legal case against Vodafone closely, following a powerful adjournment debate in Parliament that saw MPs from across the political spectrum rally behind franchisees alleging…
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All 17 companies that took part in the latest UK trial of a four-day working week have opted to continue with the model or a variation of it, after seeing benefits in staff wellbeing, mental…
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Skills crisis threatens 1.5 million homes target as construction sector struggles to recruit
A chronic shortage of skilled workers is putting the UK government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 at serious risk, according to new research by skills development body City & Guilds. The…
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Frasers Group, the retail empire controlled by Mike Ashley, has secured a new financing package worth up to £3.5 billion, significantly strengthening its financial firepower for future acquisitions and growth initiatives. The group announced today…
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UK-based custom furniture brand Roomix has secured £850,000 in fresh investment to accelerate its growth and reimagine how families furnish their homes. The funding round brings the startup’s total raised to over £1 million since…