Over the past two weeks global markets have struggled in the face of the new Omicron variant, however, after two days of strong trading the FTSE100 is now back to the… The post Could M&As defy Omicron uncertainty to hit all time high in 2022? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Government wants to increase the number of female entrepreneurs in the UK by 50 percent by 2030 – the equivalent to nearly 600,000 businesses led by women. This target… The post Women in business: Metro Bank reveals how the pandemic has made the loan process more accessible for women appeared first on London Business…
With inflation surging to a 10 year highi, consumers’ financial optimism has taken a hit for a second quarter in a row, according to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse study. In stark contrast… The post Inflation puts brakes on consumer spending, but borrowing remains resolute with buy now, pay later growth continuing appeared first on London Business News…
Christmas Day is rapidly becoming one of the biggest events in retail. Last year, shoppers spent £1bn online on the big day and this year will see that rise to… The post Brits will spend £1.2bn online on Christmas Day, as more people shop online than watch the Queen appeared first on London Business News…
The Bank of England’s (BoE) deputy governor has warned on Monday that inflation could “comfortably exceed” 5% by spring which is when energy bills are to rise even further. Ben… The post By spring inflation could ‘comfortably exceed’ 5% when energy bills are to rise even further appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
In the UK, an average 55 litre tank of petrol costs £81, while electricity costs are an average of £39 a week. These figures combined mean that Brits spend an… The post Petrol and electricity in the UK is among the most expensive in Europe which consumes 26% of the average weekly wage appeared first…
New tax rules for freelance contractors and their clients came into force in April 2021. IR35, or ‘off-payroll working rules’, have caused confusion for contractors and the businesses that hire… The post Are you inside IR35? Here’s the latest guide for freelance contractors appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
John Barton, the chairman of the fashion chain Ted Baker and the former chair of easyJet and Next, has died. Ted Baker said the 77-year-old City stalwart, who was appointed… The post Ted Baker chair John Barton has died appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Monday brought a solid rise for the FTSE 100 despite the continued spread of the Omicron variant as investors reacted positively to suggestions from officials in the US and South… The post Omicron fears recede (for now) appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Two-thirds of small business leaders (63%) feel lonely in their role, which could prevent their company from reaching its full potential. Of 1,046 business leaders surveyed by Starling Bank, seven… The post Small business owners confident for 2022, with record investment planned appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
