Retail business in London missed out on a projected £220m in the first half of 2024 due to the ongoing effect of the so-called tourist tax, despite continued growth in …
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Deliciously Ella acquired by Swiss firm as it looks to expand
Healthy snack company Deliciously Ella has been acquired by the Swiss firm Hero Group for an undisclosed sum. Deliciously Ella founders Ella Mills and Matthew Mills, who is chief executive …
Freetrade revenue soars as platform launches share lending
Revenue at investment platform Freetrade spiked 34 per cent in the first half of the year, bringing in £233m in new cash to the stock trading website. The group reported …
English football referees’ v HMRC: Top UK court dismisses £584,000 tax appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the football refereeing body regarding the employment status of 60 referees after the body was hit a £584,000 tax bill. HMRC hit …
BT adds EDF UK chair and former top civil servant to its board
BT has appointed the chairman of EDF UK, who was previously one of the UK’s top civil servants, to its. board. Sir Alex Chisholm has taken up the role of …
Why Rhodes in Greece is ideal in autumn, with fewer crowds and plenty of sun
THE TRIP: The Ixian Grand offers ultimate peace of mind: all inclusive and adults-only. That means no unexpected holiday overspending and no screaming kids by the pool. We stayed in …
Visit Lake Como in autumn for gorgeous scenery without the crowds
One of the most extravagant hotels in Europe, Adam Hay Nicholls stays at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on the fringes of Lake Como in best possible season: autumn One …
Reform ‘expensive’ pensions triple lock to get public finances back on track, OECD says
The government should reform the ‘triple lock‘ to help get the public finances back on a sustainable path, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In a …
Lotus Bakeries: Biscoff maker continues to see sales soar as customers lap up collaborations
Lotus Bakeries, the UK division of the brand behind the famous Lotus Biscoff range, has reported another increase in sales as it continues to diversify into unexpected markets, according to …
Deliveroo: Boss Will Shu in £15m pay day after selling millions of shares
The chief executive and co-founder of Deliveroo has received a pay day of almost £15m after selling more than 9m shares in the London-listed company. Will Shu has disposed of …