Article content MOUNT PEARL, Newfoundland and Labrador — The City of Mount Pearl has once again contracted out the work of municipal workers to a private company, Farrell’s Excavating, wasting taxpayer money on snow clearing services that are likely to never be used. Article content “After municipal workers went on strike two years ago, Mount […]
Luke Johnson, the chairman of Gail’s bakery chain and a prominent entrepreneur, has warned that some of his businesses “might not survive” under Labour’s proposed workers’ rights reforms. Speaking to the Employment Rights Bill committee, Johnson expressed concerns over the additional costs and complexities that the legislation could impose on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). […]
A construction industry awards event has sparked a sexism row after featuring female performers in skin-tight, builder-themed outfits, leading to widespread criticism and calls for change within the sector. On The Tools, an online community for builders, faced backlash when photos emerged from its recent awards ceremony showing women in tight-fitting costumes modeled on personal […]
House prices across the UK are higher than they were a year ago in every region and are forecasted to continue rising in 2025, despite potential dampening effects from recent budget changes. According to property search website Zoopla, average house prices have increased by 1.5 per cent over the past 12 months. A pronounced north-south […]
George Osborne has bolstered his personal fortune since leaving politics, as he joins a trio of investment bankers sharing a £30 million pot after record profits at Robey Warshaw, the influential City advisory firm where he works. Accounts for the Mayfair-based firm reveal that profits soared to £70 million in the 12 months ending March, […]
Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States could lead to a significant shift in Chinese investment, with a potential $33 billion “up for grabs” for the UK, according to leading UK-based venture capital firm Fuel Ventures. The firm believes that the changing dynamics in US leadership will encourage Chinese investors to look beyond […]
There are many aspects to consider before you decide to close your limited company. Some of these might sound obvious, while others can be overlooked in the potentially confusing process, and easy-to-miss if you’re unfamiliar with liquidation. This can be especially true if your company is insolvent and under pressure from its creditors. Here are […]
In 2005, I dropped out of school. At that time, I had no insecurities about dropping out of school. I thought that as long as I worked hard, I would soon find a good job and realize my ideals and pursuits. However, reality slapped me in the face. Because of my low education and poor […]
The UK government is committed to kickstarting the nation’s economic growth, but recently released trade figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) indicate a substantial journey ahead, according to leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Simon Sutcliffe, Customs & Excise Duty Partner at the firm, commented: “Trade statistics for 2023, published by […]