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It’s about having the opportunities and backing to succeed. Black History Month gives organisations a moment to celebrate Black history, culture and achievement. But the harder question is what happens when the month…

UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again

Supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than last year in the four weeks to 4 October, up from 2.3% last month, according to data from the retail analysts Worldpanel by Numerator. Spending on promotions over the last month…

FTSE 100 chief executive turnover sinks to five year low

Executive churn this year is on track to fall to the second lowest level seen since 2012, according to data from AJ Bell, as boards opt for stability. Nine chief executive changes have occurred since January, below the…

We have to take difficult decisions with whistleblowers, says FCA boss

Andriesz had worked as a managing director at BGC Group , a financial brokerage where Howard Lutnick had served as chief executive. Lutnick was named Donald Trump’s commerce secretary in late 2024. In 2020-2021, Andriesz…

Pay the VAT due on your One Stop Shop VAT Return

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Check if a business is registered for money laundering supervision

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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year

The organisation's latest report, which is closely watched by the government, said the UK economy would expand by 1.3% in 2026, up from the 1% it predicted in July, before slowing in 2027. Economies across the world have…

Formula 1 set for Africa return after 40 years with Rwanda race

The East African nation will join the Formula 1 calendar in the early 2030s with a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, south of the capital Kigali. Rwanda has beaten the likes of South Africa to having a spot on the…

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim

According to TFG London - the UK arm of retail conglomerate The Foschini Group - it identified an incident on Sunday affecting some IT systems and "specifically impacting our Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands". "We…