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Why investors can’t afford to overlook geopolitical risks

Interactive investor, the UK’s second largest private investor platform, hosted an event for its customers which explored why investors should not underestimate political risks. The event, which ii customers could… The post Why investors can’t afford to overlook geopolitical risks appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Millions of people are working from home amid strike logjam

Broadband provider Virgin Media O2 today said “millions more people” are working from home during this week’s rail strikes. A spokesperson said: “Due to the nationwide strikes this week, millions more… The post Millions of people are working from home amid strike logjam appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Millions of gig workers will be able to access their wages earlier thanks to new partnership

Millions of Brits will be offered the chance to get instant access to their salaries thanks to an exciting, new partnership. Data experts Unveel.io and London-based multi-channel voucher distribution platform borofree.com are teaming up… The post Millions of gig workers will be able to access their wages earlier thanks to new partnership appeared first on London Business News |…

Disruption in global food markets is starting to feed through into the numbers ‘and looks set to drive continued inflation’

Inflation (CPIH) in May rose to 7.9%, up from 7.8% in April, major contributors included household energy bills and transport costs, with prices for food and non-alcoholic accelerating fastest compared… The post Disruption in global food markets is starting to feed through into the numbers ‘and looks set to drive continued inflation’ appeared first on…

Reduced regulation around banking activities creates shareholder value and positive stock returns

Reduced regulation around banking activities creates shareholder value and positive stock returns, new research from Nyenrode Business University and Erasmus School of Economics reveals. Dr. Michael Erkens, Professor of Corporate… The post Reduced regulation around banking activities creates shareholder value and positive stock returns appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Motorists are warned the price of diesel is ‘perilously close to the £2-a-litre milestone’

The RAC have warned motorists on Wednesday that the average price of diesel is “perilously close to the £2-a-litre milestone.” RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams warned that wholesale costs will… The post Motorists are warned the price of diesel is ‘perilously close to the £2-a-litre milestone’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Brits want balance – 4 in 10 would take unpaid leave to get more time off

New research shows Brits are increasingly willing to take measures to achieve better work-life balance, as over 4 in 10 (43%) of UK employees would take unpaid leave to get… The post Brits want balance – 4 in 10 would take unpaid leave to get more time off appeared first on London Business News |…

Private equity investment set to thrive amid economic chaos

For private equity and venture capital, 2021 broke investment records, capped at a five-year run that equated to $1.8trn in new buyout capital. This was largely due to a pandemic… The post Private equity investment set to thrive amid economic chaos appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Could automatic enrolment minimum contributions increase to 12% by 2032?

Minimum workplace pension contributions would increase to 12% under plans put forward by insurance companies today. Under current rules, the minimum contribution stands at 8% of ‘qualifying earnings’ – a… The post Could automatic enrolment minimum contributions increase to 12% by 2032? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

The median basic pay award remains unchanged at 4% in the three months to the end of May, but no closer to inflation

The latest data from XpertHR shows that the median basic pay increase in the three months to the end of May 2022 was worth 4%, unchanged from the previous month,… The post The median basic pay award remains unchanged at 4% in the three months to the end of May, but no closer to inflation…

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