[Re: Government to fully fund apprenticeships for small firms, Rishi Sunak to announce, 18 Mar] Removing the five per cent co-investment payments for SMEs that hire apprentices under the age …
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FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin data calendar in holiday week
Moving markets today: Asian markets soar, led by South Korea; oil prices ascend, bitcoin steady at $70,000; spotlight on US PCE inflation After experiencing their strongest weekly gains of the …
Hovis: Cost of a loaf of bread to hold steady after price hikes
The cost of a loaf of Hovis bread is set to remain largely steady this year after prices were hiked by almost a third in the aftermath of Russia‘s invasion …
Rock on: London Climbing Centres celebrates reaching 10-year milestone
In recent years, the ascent of climbing as a popular sport has been reaching new heights. According to the Association of British Climbing Walls, 1 million people take on the …
Revolution Bars in talks to sell a quarter of underperforming venues
Revolution Bars is undergoing talks to sell off around a quarter of its venues, according to reports. The London-listed hospitality group, which employs 2,500 people across the UK, has drawn …
Nottingham Forest appeal points deduction but remain in Premier League relegation zone for now
Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against their recent points deduction imposed by a commission. The independent body ruled that the Premier League club breached the league’s Profit and Sustainability …
Leasehold reforms set to be walked back after investor lobbying
Plans to cap ground rents on leasehold properties are set to be walked back after lobbying from pension funds and investors, according to reports. Housing secretary Michael Gove has been …
UK issues sanctions and summons ambassador over Chinese cyber-attacks
The government has issued sanctions and summoned the Chinese ambassador over state-affiliated cyber-attacks which spies could use to target UK-based dissidents. Beijing has been publicly blamed by senior ministers for …
Easter egg costs could rise as cocoa prices spike after bad harvests
The cost of Easter eggs could increase again as bad harvests continue to dent global cocoa supplies, sending prices to a new all-time high. Cocoa futures traded on the New …
Southgate hands Rice captaincy ahead of Belgium Wembley clash
England manager Gareth Southgate has insisted that he hasn’t seen an international unavailable list like the one he presides over right now in his Three Lions career but admitted it …