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national insurance reforms

Surge in employee ownership as business owners seek tax-efficient exits

24 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

A growing number of business owners are turning to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) to sell their companies tax-free, as changes to capital gains tax (CGT) rules and rising national insurance costs prompt entrepreneurs to seek more efficient exit strategies.

More than 1.8 million people streamed, viewed, or downloaded The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US in under 24 hours, after both shows released emergency episodes in response to the US bombing of Iran over the weekend.

1.8 million tune in as emergency Iran episodes of The Rest Is Politics in 24 just hours

23 June 202523 June 2025 In Business, Social Media Paul Jones 0 Comments

Emergency episodes of The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US draw 1.8 million views and streams in a single day following US bombing of Iran, as listeners turn to trusted podcast voices.

UK consumer confidence saw a marginal improvement in March, rising by just one point to -19, according to the latest GfK index.

More than a third of Brits increasing disposable income spending, new study finds

23 June 2025 In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

A new Bauer Media Outdoor study reveals 38% of Brits are spending more of their disposable income than last year, with travel, clothes and entertainment topping the list.

OpenAI has been forced to remove online content promoting its high-profile partnership with Sir Jony Ive’s hardware startup io, following a trademark dispute with AI earbud maker iyO.

OpenAI takes down Jony Ive’s ‘io’ content after trademark complaint from earbud startup iyO

23 June 2025 In Business, Legal, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

OpenAI has removed online content promoting its $6.4bn deal with Jony Ive’s hardware startup ‘io’ after a trademark complaint by AI earbud maker iyO.

Internet users are being urged to change their passwords and bolster their online security after cybersecurity researchers discovered 16 billion login credentials in publicly exposed datasets — a trove that could be used by criminals to hijack everything from social media accounts to email logins.

Internet users urged to change passwords after 16bn login credentials found online

23 June 2025 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Cybersecurity researchers warn internet users to update passwords and enable multifactor authentication after 16 billion login credentials were found in exposed datasets.

Millions of people are borrowing to pay essential bills at Christmas, charities warn, with energy debts a key concern as prices are set to rise again.

Petition launched as 4 in 5 UK businesses face soaring energy bills without price cap

21 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

With nearly 80% of UK businesses hit by rising energy costs and no price cap in place, Utility Bidder has launched a government petition calling for urgent support and regulation.

People with Down’s syndrome and other learning disabilities say the lack of visible role models in the workplace is one of the biggest barriers to finding employment, according to a new survey that highlights the urgent need for greater inclusion in customer-facing roles.

Lack of role models holding back jobseekers with Down’s syndrome, study finds

20 June 2025 In Business Paul Jones 0 Comments

Only 5% of people with learning disabilities are employed in the UK. New research shows that more visible role models in hospitality would boost confidence and job applications.

GB News has surged to become the UK’s fourth largest news brand, according to the newly released Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, marking a major milestone for the self-styled “People’s Channel”.

GB News is now the UK’s fourth biggest news brand, Reuters report reveals

20 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

GB News ranks as the UK’s fourth biggest news outlet by weekly reach, according to the Reuters Institute’s 2025 Digital News Report, overtaking Channel 4, Channel 5, and CNN.

HM Revenue & Customs is expected to net a significant tax windfall from this year’s Wimbledon Championships, as the tournament’s ever-increasing prize pot pushes more players into higher UK tax brackets.

Increase in Wimbledon prize money will provide HMRC with a bumper tax take this year

19 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Wimbledon prize money has doubled in 10 years, with a 7% increase in 2025 alone. HMRC is expected to receive a substantial tax boost as overseas players face UK tax on their winnings.

The ASA has criticised UK advertising for relying on outdated and harmful stereotypes of older people, with a new report highlighting concerns around representation and end-of-life service targeting.

UK watchdog criticises ‘offensive’ portrayal of older people in adverts

19 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

The ASA has criticised UK advertising for relying on outdated and harmful stereotypes of older people, with a new report highlighting concerns around representation and end-of-life service targeting.

Deciding whether to register a trade mark for your business name, logo, or both is an important step in protecting your brand. But how do you choose the right option for your business, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? 

Should I trade mark my business name or logo?

19 June 202519 June 2025 Advice, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Deciding whether to register a trade mark for your business name, logo, or both is an important step in protecting your brand. But how do you choose the right option for your business, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? 

Shares in Metro Bank jumped more than 15% on Monday to reach a two-year high after reports emerged that Pollen Street Capital, the London-based private equity firm behind Shawbrook Bank, has approached Metro’s leadership about a potential takeover.

Banking giants plot takeovers to ramp up market share

18 June 202519 June 2025 In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

NatWest, Shawbrook, and other major UK banks eye acquisitions in a new wave of consolidation aimed at boosting market share and absorbing rising tech and regulatory costs.

England’s already strained water supply could be under far greater threat than official forecasts suggest, as the country’s environmental regulator admits it has no reliable data on how much water is being consumed by the booming artificial intelligence sector.

AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England

17 June 202519 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

The Environment Agency warns it cannot predict future water shortfalls due to unreported use by AI datacentres, as England faces a 5bn-litre daily deficit by 2055.

VodafoneThree, the newly merged telecoms giant formed from Vodafone UK and Three, has unveiled plans to invest £11 billion in a nationwide rollout of standalone 5G and ultra-fast broadband, with the aim of reaching 99.95% of the UK population by 2034.

Vodafone terminates contracts of 12 franchisees who joined £120m lawsuit

16 June 202519 June 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Vodafone has terminated contracts with 12 franchisees involved in a £120m lawsuit over alleged unfair treatment, as the telecoms giant defends its high street strategy and franchise model.

The UK has long been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research, pioneering breakthroughs in areas like healthcare, financial modelling and cybersecurity. The Government’s AI Action Plan and recent investments highlight a clear ambition to establish the UK as a global AI superpower. However, ambition alone is not enough.

How UK businesses can effectively overcome the AI implementation gap

16 June 202519 June 2025 Advice, In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

The UK has long been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research, pioneering breakthroughs in areas like healthcare, financial modelling and cybersecurity. The Government’s AI Action Plan and recent investments highlight a clear ambition to establish the UK as a global AI superpower. However, ambition alone is not enough.

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national insurance reforms

Surge in employee ownership as business owners seek tax-efficient exits

A growing number of business owners are turning to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) to sell their companies tax-free, as changes to capital gains tax (CGT) rules and rising national insurance costs prompt entrepreneurs to seek more efficient exit strategies.

Farage proposes £250k tax break for non-doms, triggering backlash over ‘billionaire loophole’

Amazon commits £40bn to UK expansion with new fulfilment centres, studio upgrades and tech investment

HSBC faces £150m dilemma over office space as return-to-work drive clashes with post-pandemic downsizing

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