A lot of the world’s economy takes place online in the 2020s, with countless online-only businesses springing up every day. However, recent data shows that the Great British High Street is set to make a…
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Fossil fuel giants, luxury travel users, and shareholders profiting from polluting industries could be forced to contribute directly to climate resilience measures under a new bill to be introduced in Parliament on Thursday. The Climate…
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HMRC issues first individual tax avoidance Stop Notices to former solicitor Paul Baxendale-Walker
HM Revenue & Customs has issued its first tax avoidance Stop Notices to an individual, ordering Paul Baxendale-Walker, a struck-off solicitor and former barrister, to cease promoting two schemes deemed abusive and artificial by the…
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The UK economy expanded at its fastest rate in over a year during the first quarter of 2025, as businesses ramped up investment and exports surged ahead of new US trade tariffs. According to data…
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EIS investments fall sharply despite tax breaks, raising concerns over regional imbalance and complexity
Investor appetite for backing high-growth private companies through the UK’s flagship Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has dropped significantly, with new HMRC figures showing a 20% fall in funds raised in the year to March 2024.…
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The University of Hull has announced the launch of Railwhere, a new spinout company set to transform the freight industry by helping rail operators cut costs, reduce emissions, and deliver goods more efficiently. Developed from…
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Bank of London under investigation by PRA amid financial uncertainty and governance overhaul
The Bank of London, a once high-profile fintech start-up that claimed unicorn status just four years ago, has revealed it is under investigation by the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and is facing…
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The number of UK employers voluntarily paying the higher Living Wage has risen by 19% over the past year, despite signs of a cooling labour market and pressure from statutory wage increases. Figures from the…
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The number of female founders pitching to investors has risen by nearly half over the past decade, according to a new report from venture capital firm Fuel Ventures, offering a unique lens into the evolving…
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Sports betting has grown rapidly in recent years, especially with the rise of online platforms. To attract new customers, sportsbooks often offer exciting bonuses such as deposit matches, free bets, and risk-free wagers. While these…