In light of a report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which found that over a fifth (22%) of companies expect significant profit declines in the coming months – new research has revealed the UK industries currently grappling with the largest cost increases. With rising inflation, ongoing supply chain issues, and further tax rises […]
The latest analysis from epIMS, the EPC and energy efficiency platform developed for landlords, reveals that over 40% of landlords remain unaware that an EPC rating of C is soon to become the minimum standard allowed by law for private rented properties, and more than a quarter don’t know what their current EPC rating is. On […]
The Manchester office market delivered a robust performance in the final quarter of 2024, with figures from the Manchester Office Agents Forum (MOAF) confirming 280,598 sq ft of office space let across the City. This brings total take-up for the year to 1.22 million sq ft, exceeding the five-year average by over 100,000 sq ft […]
Occupancy and room rates of UK hotels were up year-on-year in December, but profits remained flat as cost pressures started to bite, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of UK hotels was up from 70.3% to 71.6% in December […]
Markets were warned by Trump. Yet, despite clear signals, investors remained complacent—until now. The shockwaves of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies are rattling global markets, sending currencies lower, stock markets tumbling, and igniting fresh fears of inflation and economic instability. “The writing was on the wall,” says Nigel Green, CEO of global financial […]
Responding to the government’s Land-use Framework consultation, Roger Mortlock, CPRE chief executive, said:‘Land is a finite resource. However, this simple truth rarely seems to influence how we use the limited supply we have. Our land is under more pressure than ever, with demand set to soon outstrip supply unless ill-judged decision making is replaced by a more strategic and joined-up […]
Growing pains are inevitable as automotive manufacturers ramp up the transition to zero emission vehicles and, with significant retooling underway in UK factories, the publication of SMMT’s annual production figures this week revealed no real surprises. Car production is at its lowest level for some 70 years as manufacturers turn more than £20 billion of EV and […]
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Investors are rattled at the prospects of a full-blown trade war breaking out after the US slapped punishing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, prompting retaliation. Investors are buckling up for a rollercoaster ride for the global economy, with the European Union expected to be next […]
Cynergy Bank has launched an enhanced Business Current Account, which offers competitive interest and access to an updated online banking platform. Cynergy Bank’s updated Business Current Account has been designed to offer the nation’s SMEs a compelling alternative to the traditional banks’ offerings – with a market-leading interest rate of 2.50% AER variable paid on deposits […]
Viva.com solidifies its position as a technologically advanced financial institution for businesses across Europe through the absorption of Viva Payments by Viva Βank, both companies of Viva.com Group. The legal merger is expected to be completed shortly, followed by the operational merger by March 2025. As a result, Viva.com expands its offering to also provide […]
