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Perfect storm of supply chain issues threatens a winter of discontent,...
As major disruption to supply chains continues across the country, Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* finds that a perfect storm of temporary and structural supply chain challenges, from changing Brexit regulations to production delays, are threatening to create a winter of discontent for UK businesses and consumers alike.
Real estate investment firm appoints Sholom Cohen to advance growth strategy
Real estate investment firm Colmore Capital has appointed Sholom Cohen to its growing team.
Oxford University contributed £15.7bn to the UK economy in 2018/19
The University of Oxford contributed a total of £15.7 billion to the UK economy in 2018/19, a report by the economic research consultancy London Economics has revealed.
TP Health completes management buyout and strengthens senior team to capitalise...
Leading occupational health provider TP Health has recorded stellar growth and announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, following the completion of a management buyout by a team including its two founding Directors.
Now is the time to invest research and development if we...
The Prime Minister’s focus on levelling up is admirable, but actions speak louder than words, says the National Centre for Universities and Business, the collective voice of UK business and universities.
Sortlist Raises 11 Million to Expand in the UK
Sortlist, the B2B scale-up, which focuses on bringing together high-quality marketing agencies from around the world with corresponding projects, is committed to shining a light on the talent within marketing, creative, and web agencies but who need a hand to gain recognition.
Metro Bank Colleagues Treat Newbury
The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Newbury store chose to use their Day to Amaze to plant trees when they volunteered for the Greener Greenham Group.
Over half of contractors plan to move into permanent employment to...
Over half (56%) of contractors are planning a move to permanent employment due to the IR35 reforms which came into effect earlier this year.
Global energy crisis is a wake-up call for investors: deVere CEO
The deepening global energy crisis underscores for investors the undeniable value, necessity and rewards of sustainable investing, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organizations.
UK Trade August 2021: Expert Commentary
This morning, the ONS revealed that the UK’s total trade deficit widened to £6.6 billion the three months to August 2021 (removing the effect of inflation). In response to the data, please see below commentary from Atul Bhakta, CEO of One World Express. Atul Bhakta, CEO of One World Express said: “After a strong start […]
Shaw Gibbs supports Financial Planning Week 11 – 17 October 2021
UK consumers nationwide are being offered complimentary personal financial planning sessions by qualified financial planners including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP TM) professionals. The aim is to empower consumers throughout the UK by experiencing the support available from financial planning, this includes help with organising finances and guidance in planning how to reach life goals and dreams.
Entrepreneurs in the South East the most willing to risk their...
98% of entrepreneurs willing to put their personal finances on the line to pursue their passion A new survey by NerdWallet, one of the UK’s leading financial comparison sites, has revealed that business owners in the South East of England are the most willing in the UK to risk their personal finances, with 98% prepared […]
M&A tax specialist promoted to head up Grant Thornton South Private...
Leading financial and business advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP has promoted private tax director, Richard Marsh, to partner. Richard, who joined the firm as a graduate himself, will head up the private wealth area of the South team from the firm’s Bristol office. Richard is the first head of the southern Grant Thornton Private tax team, bringing together specialists from Bristol, Cardiff, Oxford, Reading and Southampton.
Facebook’s Market Cap Grew By $101 Billion Average Per Year Over...
Facebook is the youngest of the crème de la crème of the top performing firms globally. According to the research data analyzed and published by Wette.de, its market cap has increased by a cumulative $932.0 billion under Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership. In the 9.3 years that he has been at the helm, it grew by an average of $100.7 billion annually.