JP Morgan boss, Jamie Dimon, has warned the world may be living through “the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades” as Israel prepares to launch an expected ground offensive on Gaza. The escalating conflict could have “far-reaching impacts” on energy prices, food costs, international trade and diplomatic ties, he said as JPMorgan […]
Taxpayers need to be honest with the Revenue as soon as their affairs are challenged and not call HMRC’s bluff; otherwise, they will end up in the position that Bernie Ecclestone finds himself, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Bernie Ecclestone, the former boss of Formula 1 Racing, pleaded guilty to tax evasion […]
On the eve of the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences, new analysis reveals the acute need for greater support to help British businesses navigate a pivotal 15 months of new rules related to international trade. A new report from the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) finds that over 20 major policy changes will […]
The Prompt Payment Code (PPC) was introduced to the UK in December 2008 as a voluntary code of practice, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC), on behalf of Department for Business and Trade (DBT). As Pat Bermingham, CEO, Adflex explains it set standards for good payment practices between UK-based organisations and their […]
As I watched Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveil the government’s new Net Zero targets, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment. It’s a day that will go down in history as a black mark against British business, and one we will rue for years to come. Sunak’s announcement marks a disconcerting shift in priorities […]
Exactly one year ago, Liz Truss took office as the prime minister of the U.K., promising a transformative era of free-market economics. However, the 12-months that followed her appointment painted an entirely different picture, marked by economic upheaval, political farce, and a series of unexpected events that shook the very core of British politics. We […]
Jonathan Maxwell, founder and CEO of Sustainable Development Capital LLP — one of the UK’s largest independent sustainability and climate-focussed investment firms — says that the ongoing energy crisis needs to be embraced by businesses as an opportunity to innovate and grow. Good businesses, they say, solve problems. That is fortunate, for Brexit, Covid, and […]
Oliver Dowden, the deputy prime minister, has highlighted the potential of AI to enhance productivity and streamline mundane tasks. However, he also warns of the risks associated with AI, including the potential for hackers to exploit sensitive government information. We explore the far-reaching implications of AI and how it could shape various aspects of society. […]
Wilko, the well-known High Street homeware retailer, has recently collapsed into administration, unable to secure a rescue deal. With 400 shops and 12,500 workers at stake, the future of the company hangs in the balance, I look at the reasons behind its downfall, and the potential implications for its employees and the retail industry as […]
The World Wide Fund for Nature estimates there has been a 69% average loss in the abundance of mammal, bird, reptile, fish and amphibian species since 1970, and more than a quarter of all species are under current threat of extinction. While most business leaders recognise this issue of biodiversity loss and the need to […]