It is alleged that employees at an accounting firm and a corporate advisory group received tip-offs from staff at the Insolvency Service, who have since been fired from the government …
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Modern salad bar Urban Greens thrives in Kensington expansion
Urban Greens has collaborated with chef and Mob Kitchen alumnus Finn Tonry to expand its menu for its newly opened fourth site on High Street Kensington. Following the success of …
The Spring Budget is the perfect opportunity to kill the tourist tax
Reinstating tax-free shopping will be a shot in the arm for UK tourism – and is long overdue, writes Chris Hayward The City is on the brink of a huge win. After …
Profits fell at green tech start-up Myenergi ahead of major job losses
Profits were cut at smart home start-up Myenergi ahead of the company slashing more than 100 jobs, it has been confirmed. The Lincolnshire-based business has posted pre-tax profits of £8.8m …
Investment banks cut job vacancies in half as dealmaking slump hits recruitment and bonuses
Major investment banks have cut their number of UK job vacancies in half over the last year as a dealmaking slump puts a strain on recruitment and bonuses. Analysis of …
Scrap ‘pernicious’ share tax to help boost the London Stock Exchange, Hunt told
Jeremy Hunt must scrap a “pernicious” tax on share trading to breathe life back into the beleaguered London Stock Exchange after a drop-off in new listings, a top investment bank …
London airports Luton and Stansted cash in as travel demand holds
London Luton and Stansted Airport are cashing on strong travel demand in early 2024, despite fears of a slowdown following last year’s post-Covid bounceback. Stansted Airport reported record breaking numbers …
Pay growth to ease for first time since Covid in ‘key moment for labour market’
Wage growth is set to slow in 2024 with employers planning to offer workers smaller pay rises than last year, a new survey suggests. Employers expect pay to increase by …
Hipgnosis independent valuer exits amid catalogue dispute
Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s independent valuer has exited its role amid a heated dispute over the valuation of the music fund’s catalogues, which include hits by Mariah Carey and The Rolling …
Fashion brand Lands’ End pins growth hopes on ‘renewed strategic focus’ after losses widen
The UK arm of US fashion brand Lands’ End is hoping a “renewed strategic focus” will help it return to growth in the coming years. The company, which has its …