Bank of England governor highlights ‘substantial problem’ with UK labour data accuracy in Mansion House speech

The Bank of England’s ability to set effective interest rates is being hindered by unreliable labour market statistics, according to governor Andrew Bailey, who has highlighted the shortage of accurate data on the UK’s workforce as a “substantial problem.” Speaking at Mansion House to an audience of City financiers, Bailey voiced his concerns over the […]

How a Trading Challenge Can Help You Earn from Home

Many aspects of working life have changed, drastically, over the past several years with more people exploring creative ways to earn their money from home. Freelancing work and online tutoring are popular forms of remote opportunities to help people earn an additional or primary income. A trading challenge is another, unique, approach to earning money […]

HMRC’s lower interest rate on late payments overshadows refund disparity

HMRC will reduce the interest rate it charges on late tax payments to 7.25% from 18th November, following the recent cut in the Bank of England’s base rate. However, this reduction highlights a stark disparity: taxpayers will receive only 3.75% interest on tax refunds, leaving a 3.5% gap in favour of HMRC. The revised interest […]

HMRC’s lower interest rate on late payments overshadows refund disparity

HMRC will reduce the interest rate it charges on late tax payments to 7.25% from 18th November, following the recent cut in the Bank of England’s base rate. However, this reduction highlights a stark disparity: taxpayers will receive only 3.75% interest on tax refunds, leaving a 3.5% gap in favour of HMRC. The revised interest […]

Post Office faces backlash over potential closure of 115 branches as jobs and services are at risk

The Post Office has announced potential closures of 115 Crown Post Office branches, placing up to 1,000 jobs at risk in a significant restructuring aimed at reducing losses. The proposed changes may lead to franchise arrangements with third-party operators like WHSmith taking over affected branches. However, this shake-up has drawn sharp criticism from unions and […]

Post Office faces backlash over potential closure of 115 branches as jobs and services are at risk

The Post Office has announced potential closures of 115 Crown Post Office branches, placing up to 1,000 jobs at risk in a significant restructuring aimed at reducing losses. The proposed changes may lead to franchise arrangements with third-party operators like WHSmith taking over affected branches. However, this shake-up has drawn sharp criticism from unions and […]

Barclays launches £22bn fund and new business prosperity index to support UK business growth

Barclays has introduced the Business Prosperity Index, a new quarterly report offering a detailed view of UK business performance and growth opportunities. Created with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), the index combines data from over one million Barclays business clients—including lending, cash flow, and international payments data—and survey insights from 1,000 business […]

Barclays launches £22bn fund and new business prosperity index to support UK business growth

Barclays has introduced the Business Prosperity Index, a new quarterly report offering a detailed view of UK business performance and growth opportunities. Created with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), the index combines data from over one million Barclays business clients—including lending, cash flow, and international payments data—and survey insights from 1,000 business […]

Email Marketing: The Unseen Catalyst for Business Growth in a Digital World

In the relentless pursuit of digital innovation, businesses often find themselves enamoured with the latest social media trends and influencer partnerships. Yet, amid the clamour of new platforms and fleeting digital fads, email marketing remains a steadfast and highly effective tool for engaging customers and driving growth. As companies recalibrate their marketing strategies to adapt […]