The number of company insolvencies rose sharply at the start of the year, reaching a level not seen since the financial crisis, according to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service. More than 1,900 businesses went under in January—10.7 per cent more than a year earlier—meaning nearly 500 firms a week were forced to fold. […]
Britain has emerged as the most unpopular market worldwide among leading fund managers, as growth stalls and inflation lingers following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget. A monthly survey by Bank of America reveals the UK is the least attractive country for investors, ranking below bonds, cash, energy and utilities in terms of appeal. The findings come […]
Britain’s hospitality and retail sectors are gearing up for April’s looming tax hike on employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) alongside a sharp rise in the minimum wage, both of which have industry leaders warning of further job losses and price increases. Dominic Chapman, who runs The Crown Burchetts Green and Restaurant Dominic Chapman in Henley, […]
Wales’ aspiring business owners are being encouraged to take advantage of the latest Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme. Applications are now open for a new 10-week virtual Start-Up Accelerator Programme, launching on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 and concluding on Friday, 18 July 2025. Designed to help innovators transform ideas into thriving ventures, the programme combines […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business BHP Group Ltd. said first-half profit slumped 23% as China’s faltering economy dampened demand for iron ore, prompting the miner to cut its interim dividend to an eight-year low. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Paul-Alain Hunt Published Feb 17, 2025 • 3 minute read The BHP Group Ltd. logo […]
Article content Mountain Equipment Company is recalling two types of children’s snowsuits due to concern about mould contamination. Article content The MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits are one-piece waterproof suits with dual front zippers. The recall notice distributed by Health Canada on Monday says only suits with specific item numbers and purchase order numbers […]
Article content (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said recent economic data support keeping interest rates on hold, but if inflation behaves as it did in 2024, policymakers can get back to cutting “at some point this year.” Article content “If this wintertime lull in progress is temporary, as it was last year, then […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN PMN Business PMN Technology Author of the article: The Canadian Press Rosa Saba Published Feb 17, 2025 • Last updated 28 minutes ago • 3 minute read Article content OTTAWA — Google denies abusing its market power in a written response to the Competition Bureau’s lawsuit over the tech giant’s advertising practices […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Stocks in Asia are broadly set to track gains in Europe, where the likelihood of greater military spending lifted shares in defense companies and bond yields. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Rob Verdonck Published Feb 17, 2025 • Last updated 32 minutes ago • 3 minute read sk4jpgqgnxt4orl47rhw1b97_media_dl_1.png RBA, BOE, […]