Why companies employing workers in India see success
India has a large pool of highly skilled professionals in various domains, including IT, software development, engineering, finance and customer service and companies can create mutually beneficial partnerships by hiring them.
Professors call the High Potential Individual Visa route 'unfair'
One year after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched the new High Potential Individual Visa in 2022, professors from universities in Europe and Africa call the route "unfair".
UK government to mandate public disclosure of fuel prices to empower drivers
The UK government is set to require fuel retailers to publicly disclose their prices in an effort to increase transparency and give consumers more control.
Investing in England's worst quality housing could generate over £135 billion
Restructuring England's poor housing could yield £135 billion in societal benefits, according to the Building Research Establishment.
High energy-use businesses urged to claim extra discount on energy bills
The British government has announced a one-month deadline for energy-intensive businesses to apply for the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS).
Parents struggle to keep up with childcare expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis
Parents speak out about the cost of raising a child. Childcare expenses already take up to 60 per cent of a parent's average monthly salary.
The evolution of the office work environment – how to embrace change for a new era
Office life is changing and companies need to adapt to how office culture affects its employees in particular and operations as a whole.
Survey uncovers concerns about staff retention in current economic environment
According to the 2023 SME Business Survey by HR Solutions, one in two SMEs is concerned about staff retention in the current economic climate.
High UK inflation hinders cost-of-living fight
Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 8.7 percent in May, official data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on the Bank of England and government to act over a cost-of-living crisis.
Mobile wallets overtake traditional wallets as UK consumers embrace digital convenience
The increasing adoption of smartphone-based digital wallets is transforming the dynamics of consumer behaviour, thereby ushering in a new era of spending in the UK.
UK consumer spending patterns revealed in recent report by Barclays
Inflation forces Brits to reduce discretionary purchases as consumer card spending grows in March. However, pubs and clubs flourished during the coronation weekend.
Digitisation of consumer finance is getting closer to disrupting the resilience of traditional players
Though traditional banks and credit card providers have thus far thrived in the face of new models of consumer finance, they are finally facing a challenge.
UK government blames the 'gender pension gap' on maternity leave
The UK government propose new legislation to help bridge the "gender pay gap", after blaming maternity leave and part-time work for the retirement wealth contrast - which currently stands at 35 per cent.
Majority of British business owners alarmed by soaring energy bills, survey reveals
As fixed market agreements and government subsidies for non-household energy bills expire, energy costs could potentially increase by 133 per cent.
iMac 2023 could be one of the last M1 Macs from Apple
With rumours suggesting an M3 chip could be in the offing this year, it looks like the highly-anticipated iMac 2023 could pack Apple's latest silicon.
UK government's £7 billion Energy Cost Relief program uplifts businesses
The energy cost relief program benefits majority of UK businesses, extending assistance to non-standard customers with license-exempt suppliers.
Unveiling the Economic Impact of Proposed UK Gambling Reforms
The concern centred around the potential impact on the gambling industry's revenue is a consequence of the proposed UK gambling reforms and their potential impact on the industry and broader economy.
US retail sales, industrial production post April gains
Retail sales rose by 0.4 percent in April from a month earlier to $686.1 billion
UK factories receive millions in funding to improve energy efficiency and push towards net zero by 2050
UK government's IETF has granted £24.3 million to top UK energy-intensive firms to help them improve their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
How a Woman Turned £129 a Week into Two Months of Free Groceries with Cash Back Rewards!
A busy mum saved money and earned cash back rewards on her grocery shopping by using a debit card, ultimately getting two months of free groceries after over a year.
Bitcoin is more important to property rights than you think
We are entering a period where those who own Bitcoin can use it as a tool in trade to build trustworthy relationships, with its link to our property rights and the influence this has on society growing more apparent.
London seeks to keep Europe fintech crown despite Brexit
Britain's exit from the European Union without an EU-London deal on financial services has complicated access to the gigantic market and talent.
UK consumer confidence highest since Feb 2022 as 'green shoots' emerge: GfK
British consumers were their most upbeat in more than a year this month, despite the surging cost of living, as they took a more positive view of their finances and the health of the wider economy, market research firm GfK said on Friday.
Microsoft could be secretly working on own AI chip, here's everything you need to know
Microsoft's Project Athena could be related to the company's long-rumoured custom ARM-based chips for servers.
China's GDP recovery likely picked up in Q1 on end to COVID curbs
China's gross domestic product likely gathered pace in the first quarter, data is expected to show on Tuesday, as the end of strict COVID curbs lifted the world's second-largest economy out of a crippling pandemic slump, although some headwinds persist.
Around 50% of UK retail investors lack knowledge about ETFs and IFISAs
A recent study shows that numerous UK investors are unaware of tax-efficient investment options such as ETFs, IFISAs and other products beyond traditional ISAs.
France's pension reforms matter to the people
France's proposed pension program is similar in some ways to other countries. However, French citizens oppose this plan and demand a better solution.
Ditch the cash: How travel debit cards are changing the way we spend abroad
If you're a frequent traveler looking to streamline your expenses and avoid hidden fees, the Currensea card is definitely worth considering.
UK businesses could see annual tax bills increase by around £9,000
A new analysis has found SMEs could see annual tax bills increase by around £9,000 for the bigger earners from this month. Firms making a profit of £200,000 can expect to see tax bills climb from £39,723 to £49,361.
UK residents can save up to £60,000 per year on their pensions
From ISAs to pensions, VCTs to EISs, Madeleine Ingram, Director at Calculus, shares how UK individuals can make tax-efficient investments amid the fair of a coming recession.