Article content (Bloomberg) — Ghana’s creditors have agreed to an early repayment of all outstanding energy bonds, following a meeting this week. Article content The bondholders present at a Nov. 26 special meeting “unanimously proposed and resolved to authorize the modification of the final maturity or redemption date and interest payment dates of all the […]
Conservative MP calls for increased investment in technology to reduce reliance on low-paid migrant workers, highlighting automation as a means to boost efficiency and lower net migration. Businesses should adopt more automation technologies instead of hiring low-paid migrant workers, according to Conservative MP Chris Philp. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Philp emphasised the need for increased […]
UK consumer and business confidence declines as Labour’s tax-raising budget sparks concerns over hiring, rising costs, and economic growth prospects. UK consumers and businesses have grown more pessimistic about the state of the economy following Labour’s tax-raising budget, which has triggered concerns over hiring and escalating costs. Recent surveys indicate a decline in confidence among […]
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reported that UK drivers are still paying more for fuel than they should because of “stubbornly high” retail margins. The watchdog expressed concerns over weakened competition in the fuel sector, leading to inflated prices at the pump. According to the CMA, fuel margins remain higher than historical levels. […]
First-time homebuyers in some of the UK’s most expensive areas are hurrying to finalise property purchases before April 1, when stamp duty costs are set to rise by an average of £6,300, according to new data from Rightmove. Demand for homes among first-time buyers in London has increased by 3 percentage points since the recent […]