Stamp duty should be abolished for over-75s to encourage downsizing and free up family homes for younger buyers, according to Will Bax, CEO of Retirement Villages Group. England’s property transaction tax is a “handbrake” preventing older people from moving when they need funds for their care needs, Bax asserts. “We need to make it easier […]
The winner of Britain’s 4th July election will face an economy burdened by slow growth and high debt, posing challenges for achieving a strong recovery according to the recent data from the Office for National Statistics. The economic challenges facing the UK are deeply rooted and multifaceted. Since the global financial crisis, the country has […]
Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve. Professor Chris Harrop OBE, Made in Britain Chairman explains that while Industry 4.0 revolutionised production – with the transformative impact of automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things […]
There’s no doubt that AI adoption is here and possibly more widespread than you would have thought. Research from Equals Money of UK financial decision makers found that over three quarters (77%) are already actively adopting or experimenting with AI in their processes. So, what role can AI play in your business finances? A core […]
As a business owner and advocate for scaling globally, I’ve observed a striking paradox within the UK’s economic landscape. Despite there being 5.5 million SMEs across the nation, less than 10% engage in international trade. This is a significant missed opportunity; exporting offers a range of benefits that can catalyse business growth, enhance productivity, and […]
Nigel Farage has responded to the demands from the Chief Executive of British Gas that smart meters are mandatory in the UK saying he will never get one and said many people who do are ‘bullied into it’. Farage also suggested that the reason many UK households do not have one is because they do […]
The phrase “Nothing stays the same” is often used when we look perhaps nostalgically at the past. I expect it was something we might have said to ourselves a lot four years ago when we were asked to stay at home during the repeated pandemic-related lockdowns, to make us remember that all things shall pass. […]
E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience. In recent years consumers have increasingly used online retailers to purchase […]
We’re all familiar with get rich quick opportunities: a promise of making a fast fortune that often seems too good to be true, but many people buy into anyway. Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes; whatever the description, these investment programmes carry huge risk, even if it isn’t readily apparent. The term ‘get rich quick’ dates back […]
Steve Jobs has been quoted many times on many topics. One of his most interesting analyses was regarding Microsoft He said Microsoft (which at the time was many multiples the scale and value of Apple) might be very successful, but it had no taste. He went on to say what he meant by that was […]