The accountancy sector is facing a skills crisis as firms reveal talent has plummeted, with leaders blaming competition from other industries. According to a new survey by outsourcing specialists Advancetrack, …
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Why this year’s London Tech Week looks set to be the biggest ever
Many UK companies are gearing up for London Tech Week 2024, which is almost doubling in size this summer as demand has boomed for the capital’s hottest tech event. Set …
Chelsea target Kieran McKenna offered quadruple-your-money deal by Ipswich
In-demand Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has been offered a four-fold pay rise in order to ward off interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Brighton. McKenna was named Manager of …
Paula Vennells: Former Post Office chief denies she ‘ironed away disturbing complaints’
Former chief executive Paula Vennells has denied the Post Office used methods to “iron away” some “very disturbing complaints” while giving evidence to the Horizon IT scandal. Vennells, the former …
Brit Billy Harris one match away from Roland Garros main draw
Briton Billy Harris will tomorrow take on Valentin Vacherot for a place in the French Open main draw after his astonishing run continued yesterday. The 29-year-old, who won his first …
General Election? Five reasons the Prime Minister could call one now
Speculation has been mounting in Westminster throughout the day that Rishi Sunak could be preparing to call a general election – as soon as this afternoon. While this would broadly …
Thames Water’s week from hell: Ofwat looks to act, resignations, anger and bonds
The crisis at Thames Water intensified this week amid a cocktail of government warnings, resignations and threats from the regulator. This morning, the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, slammed …
Capital One: Higher loans helped revenue and profit surge
Higher loans helped Capital One’s revenue jump by £100m as profit surged at its European arm in 2023, it has been revealed. The Nottingham-headquartered company has posted a revenue of …
The Apprentice: Former winner’s company once backed by Lord Sugar at risk of being shut down
A company set up by a former winner of The Apprentice and previously backed by Lord Alan Sugar is at risk of being forcibly shut down. James White’s Right Time …
Anglo American rejects new £39bn BHP bid but parties seek deal resolution in the ‘next seven days’
Anglo American has agreed to enter talks with rival BHP today despite rejecting its latest £38.6bn bid, potentially paving the way for the mining mega-merger to get over the line. …