Economy

LCC dinner celebrates opening of sixth crematorium

On March 14, The London Cremation Company (LCC) recognised the opening of its sixth crematorium at a dinner for leaders…

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Theresa May signs letter to formally begin Brexit process

Prime minister Theresa May has formally signed the letter which will signify the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU).…

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Five things you need to know about the new £1 coin

The new £1 coin came into circulation as of yesterday, we took a look at five things you will need…

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Budget announced: Self employed face insurance hike

Self employed workers will face an increase in National Insurance contributions, the Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced. ‘The self-employed were…

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Small firms fear export decline following Brexit

One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the…

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Small business confidence bounces back

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed today that UK small business confidence in the last quarter bounced back…

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Pound falls following Brexit comments

The value of the pound has fallen to its lowest point in two months following Prime Minister Theresa May announcing…

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National minimum wage increases in October

From October 1 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased for workers under 25 and apprentices by between 3 percent…

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National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB

Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’…

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NatWest and RBS could introduce charges for businesses

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which owns NatWest, has said small businesses could be forced to pay charges on credit balances…

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