Whilst we hear a lot about starting a business, it is not every day that we hear about leaving one. There are many reasons why people consider exiting a business. No matter the reason, it is always good to ensure that you meet your business goals and get a fair […]
Why now is a good time to invest in a business as we emerge from COVID-19
There is no doubt that virtually every industry has experienced significant changes and shifts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst the economy is steadily recovering from its impact, it could seem like a risky time to buy a business. However, some industries, such as engineering, manufacturing and ecommerce, have seen a […]
Why now is a good time to invest in a business as we emerge from COVID-19
There is no doubt that virtually every industry has experienced significant changes and shifts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst the economy is steadily recovering from its impact, it could seem like a risky time to buy a business. However, some industries, such as engineering, manufacturing and ecommerce, have seen a […]
Ultimo founder Baroness Mone accused of racism in row over yacht crash
A prominent Tory peer has been accused of racism for allegedly saying that someone was “a waste of a man’s white skin”. Baroness Mone, 50, sent a WhatsApp message to a man of Indian heritage, telling him he was “a total disgrace” with a “mental loony of a girlfriend”, according […]
Ultimo founder Baroness Mone accused of racism in row over yacht crash
A prominent Tory peer has been accused of racism for allegedly saying that someone was “a waste of a man’s white skin”. Baroness Mone, 50, sent a WhatsApp message to a man of Indian heritage, telling him he was “a total disgrace” with a “mental loony of a girlfriend”, according […]
Abrdn to buy online platform Interactive Investor for GBP1.5bn
Abrdn has struck a GBP1.5bn deal to buy the online investment platform Interactive Investor, as the fund manager pushes into the increasingly popular realm of web-based trading. Abrdn, which was known as Standard Life Aberdeen until a vowel-averse name change earlier this year, said it was acquiring a fast-growing business […]
Abrdn to buy online platform Interactive Investor for GBP1.5bn
Abrdn has struck a GBP1.5bn deal to buy the online investment platform Interactive Investor, as the fund manager pushes into the increasingly popular realm of web-based trading. Abrdn, which was known as Standard Life Aberdeen until a vowel-averse name change earlier this year, said it was acquiring a fast-growing business […]
Backlash against Mercedes F1 team over Grenfell tower insulation firm sponsorship
The Mercedes Formula One team, which includes Britain’s Lewis Hamilton in its driver line-up, is facing a backlash for a sponsorship deal from a company which made some of the insulation used on Grenfell Tower. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, added his voice last […]
Backlash against Mercedes F1 team over Grenfell tower insulation firm sponsorship
The Mercedes Formula One team, which includes Britain’s Lewis Hamilton in its driver line-up, is facing a backlash for a sponsorship deal from a company which made some of the insulation used on Grenfell Tower. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, added his voice last […]
UK hotels hit by wave of cancellations as Omicron concerns grow
Hotels in the UK have been hit by a wave of Christmas cancellations as business customers call off parties and events amid concerns about the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The Best Western Hotel Group, a franchise operator, said mixed messaging from ministers had already damaged trade, with […]