Great British Sewing Bee finalist Lauren Guthrie expands her Birmingham-based business Guthrie & Ghani after completing the Help to Grow: Management Course.
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Friday freedom: remote workers log off early as broadband data reveals 3pm switch-off
Virgin Media data shows UK broadband traffic dips 8% after 3pm on Fridays, revealing a growing trend of remote workers logging off early to enjoy summer starts and long weekends.
HMRC scores tax windfall from Lionesses’ Euro 2025 prize money
The Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win is expected to deliver HMRC a £788,900 tax windfall, with players facing a 47% marginal tax rate on bonuses, according to Blick Rothenberg.
Young consumers reshape payment dispute behaviour, putting pressure on retailers to modernise
A new report from Chargebacks911 warns that younger shoppers are bypassing merchants in favour of banks when disputing transactions, fuelling a rise in chargebacks and forcing businesses to adapt or risk losing customers.
Mr McDonald’s bows out: Doug Wright sells 26-restaurant empire after 44 years
Doug Wright MBE, known affectionately as ‘Mr McDonald’s’, has stepped away from the fast food giant after 44 years, selling his 26-strong restaurant empire and leaving behind a powerful legacy of business success and community impact.
Fields of fortune: Why farmland remains a tax-efficient safe haven — for now
UK farmland remains a popular tax-efficient asset for wealthy investors, but proposed reforms to Agricultural Property Relief by Chancellor Rachel Reeves could reshape the landscape.
Brushed with value: How fine art is becoming the tax-efficient investment of choice for the wealthy
Wealthy investors are turning to fine art for tax efficiency, inheritance planning, and stable returns, with structures like trusts and cultural gifting offering strategic advantages.
CMA targets Apple and Google with new rules to open up mobile platforms to competition
The UK’s CMA will impose new rules on Apple and Google after designating them with strategic market status, aiming to boost app store competition and protect consumers.
Families face red tape nightmare with inheritance tax on pensions from 2027
From April 2027, pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations, raising £1.46bn annually but sparking backlash over added bureaucracy and burden on bereaved families.
Alibaba.com and Kickstarter join forces for $1M CoCreate Pitch to back global entrepreneurs
Alibaba.com and Kickstarter partner for CoCreate Pitch 2025, a $1M global competition supporting entrepreneurs from idea to market with funding, sourcing tools, and expert guidance.
Motor racing dominates automotive sponsorship spend across the Americas in 2025, according to new data
Motor racing accounts for 20% of all automotive sponsorship deals in the Americas for 2025, with brands like Goodyear and Toyota investing heavily in NASCAR and NFL, says GlobalData.
Trump’s first six months in office spark surge in Bitcoin millionaires, new research reveals
15,841 new Bitcoin millionaires have emerged since Trump began his second term, with supportive crypto legislation and market optimism driving BTC wallet growth, Finbold finds.
Defence sector confident of job surge as firms await MoD contracts
Defence firms across the South West expect hundreds of new jobs as government spending increases. Industry leaders await MoD contracts and a final decision on key helicopter orders.
Santander faces backlash over charges on ‘free forever’ business accounts
Thousands of Santander customers face £9.99 monthly fees from October—despite written promises of “free forever” business banking, sparking accusations of misrepresentation.
Burberry boss calls for VAT-free shopping return to boost UK retail and tourism
Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman calls on the UK government to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists, arguing it could restore Britain’s status as Europe’s top luxury destination.
