Every year, Black Friday kicks off a pivotal time of year for many small businesses – from independent retailers, to fully digital companies. However, it’s becoming more and more challenging to stand out of the crowd. There are some key tips and tricks for getting set up, and maximising your […]
From Black Friday to the Festive Season: 8 tips for small businesses to stand-out
Every year, Black Friday kicks off a pivotal time of year for many small businesses – from independent retailers, to fully digital companies. However, it’s becoming more and more challenging to stand out of the crowd. There are some key tips and tricks for getting set up, and maximising your […]
Retailers putting up prices at fastest pace since 1990 as consumers splash out early for Christmas
Retailers are putting up prices at the fastest rate since 1990 according to industry figures that add to evidence of a cost of living squeeze this winter. A CBI survey also suggested that sales have been boosted by consumers starting their Christmas shopping early because of fears over supply disruption. […]
Retailers putting up prices at fastest pace since 1990 as consumers splash out early for Christmas
Retailers are putting up prices at the fastest rate since 1990 according to industry figures that add to evidence of a cost of living squeeze this winter. A CBI survey also suggested that sales have been boosted by consumers starting their Christmas shopping early because of fears over supply disruption. […]
Questions raised over Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s GBP2bn youth jobs scheme
There is limited evidence that Rishi Sunak’s GBP2bn jobs programme for young people is working, according to a new report. The National Audit Office (NAO) watchdog warned that the government has “limited assurance” over whether the Kickstart scheme, aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds, is having any positive effect or creating […]
Questions raised over Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s GBP2bn youth jobs scheme
There is limited evidence that Rishi Sunak’s GBP2bn jobs programme for young people is working, according to a new report. The National Audit Office (NAO) watchdog warned that the government has “limited assurance” over whether the Kickstart scheme, aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds, is having any positive effect or creating […]
Ahmed Ezz’s Commitment to Local Communities
Despite his significant achievements as an international business leader – having built Africa’s largest steel producer from the ground up – Ahmed Ezz has indicated that his greatest pleasure in life was to serve the people of Egypt as a Member of Parliament, helping to build a more prosperous and […]
Extinction Rebellion targets Amazon warehouses in Black Friday blockade
Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists have blocked more than a dozen Amazon depots across the UK as Black Friday protests cause severe disruption for drivers. The activist group tweeted that it is blockading fulfilment centres at 13 sites across the UK, including Manchester, Bristol, Tilbury in Essex and Dartford in Kent. […]
Extinction Rebellion targets Amazon warehouses in Black Friday blockade
Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists have blocked more than a dozen Amazon depots across the UK as Black Friday protests cause severe disruption for drivers. The activist group tweeted that it is blockading fulfilment centres at 13 sites across the UK, including Manchester, Bristol, Tilbury in Essex and Dartford in Kent. […]
Google to pay GBP183m in back taxes to Irish government
Google’s Irish subsidiary has agreed to pay EUR218m (GBP183m) in back taxes to the Irish government, according to company filings. The US tech company, which had been accused of avoiding hundreds of millions in tax across Europe through loopholes known as the “double Irish, Dutch sandwich”, said it had “agreed […]