Barclays PLC (“Barclays”) announces that it has agreed with the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) to withdraw its references to the Upper Tribunal (the “Reference”) of the Decision Notices regarding Barclays and Barclays Bank PLC concerning the 2008 capital raisings, first published by the FCA on 23 September 2022 (the “Decision Notices”). In view of […]
This week’s discussion with Ministers and major automotive manufacturers about the EV transition was an important reminder of the industry’s support for UK economic growth and decarbonisation. Having already collectively committed hundreds of billions of pounds to developing zero emission vehicles and services, businesses across the entire value chain are in the midst of an […]
The latest insight by eXp UK, the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has found that whilst estate agents are in favour of some form of mandatory industry training, the majority believe that estate agency is a job best learnt on the ground, not in a classroom. Every third week of November marks Global […]
Responding to the latest ONS Retail Sales Index figures, which showed sales up 1.8% by value, and up 2.0% by volume, Kris Hamer, director of insight at the British Retail Consortium, said: “While October produced a positive start to the ‘golden quarter’, with year-on-year growth for the fourth month in a row, there was a monthly […]
A new report by Marktlink reveals that while 20% of UK SME owners believe there are insufficient growth opportunities within the domestic market, a mere 11% would consider selling their company to a foreign buyer. This reluctance extends to acquisitions as well, with nearly half (49%) of SME owners having contemplated acquiring a foreign company and only […]
New research from epIMS, the EPC and energy efficiency platform developed for landlords, reveals that private landlords in England are facing a total upgrade bill of close to £20bn if they are to ensure that all privately rented properties meet the government’s minimum proposed EPC C rating by 2030. epIMS has analysed all private rental dwellings in […]
Work has started on transforming a derelict industrial site in Wolverhampton into a bustling new business park creating more than 330 new jobs. Foundry Business Park, which is being built on 15-acres off Brook Street, Bilston, will offer small and medium sized firms (SMEs) much needed modern accommodation, helping to tackle a shortage in the region. […]
Moore Kingston Smith LLP, a leading multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm, announces London-based law firm Statham Gill Davies (SGD), is joining its existing Legal Services team to form Moore SGD Law in 2025. Moore Kingston Smith’s existing legal services for business and private individuals include a corporate team which supports clients with company law, group reorganisations, investment […]
A new FSB podcast, Fintech, Failure and Small Firms, dropping on 21 November, features an in-depth interview with Karen Mills, the leading authority on the economic health and wellbeing of the US’s small businesses, former member of president Obama’s cabinet and senior fellow at Harvard Business School. In the interview, Mills examines how fintech has been, […]
Farmers concerned about increased Inheritance Tax (IHT) due to changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) should look into ways to mitigate its impact on the next generation now, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Rob Goodley, a partner at the firm, said: “In the Autumn Budget, the government announced significant changes […]
