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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
In our fast-paced digital world, where technology and user expectations are constantly shifting, businesses are on a relentless quest for innovative solutions to stay ahead. One strategy that’s gaining traction is outsourcing web application development services. If you’re skeptical about this approach – perhaps worried about losing control or compromising quality – let’s explore the […]
Celebrating the best in British business, the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards last night honoured entrepreneur and style icon Trinny Woodall with its prestigious Inspiration Award. London’s Grosvenor Hotel set the scene for an evening celebrating Britain’s business elite at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards. With twenty categories spotlighting the country’s most innovative and […]