Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing claims she “massively underestimated” the extent to which parents of private school pupils would prepay fees to avoid her VAT levy. Figures suggest the top 50 independent schools received £515 million in advance fees before the 20% VAT charge came into

If you work in estate agency, you’re not new to regulation and compliance. They’re just a normal and everyday part of running your business. From AML checks to GDPR obligations and even property misdescription legislation, there’s a lot to keep on top of. But while they

For years, digital currency was seen as the wild west of finance—volatile, complex, and suitable only for high-risk investors or tech obsessives. But times have changed. As crypto infrastructure matures and major businesses dabble in blockchain, a new idea is gaining traction: payroll in crypto. Could

As of 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new changes as to how the UK mortgage market is monitored. This is part of a wider effort that is aimed at improving the level of transparency and support for vulnerable borrowers and to make sure

Fast replies are no longer impressive; they’re somewhat expected. Whether it’s a live chat, an abandoned cart email, or a follow-up message, the speed and consistency of communication can make or break the business-to-customer relationship. Businesses juggling multiple platforms and growing customer bases are realising that

The Ivy is facing a legal battle with a former waiter who claims the upmarket restaurant chain unfairly allocated him a share of tips and service charges – and refused to explain how his portion was calculated – despite a new law requiring fair and

China’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Europe, offering cheaper, faster-to-market, and technologically advanced cars – a combination that threatens to disrupt the continent’s traditional automotive giants. Brands such as Zeekr, a premium EV maker owned by Geely, are already selling in several European

Employment minister Alison McGovern has warned that “job deserts” and high rates of long-term sickness are holding back towns and cities across the UK, leaving too many people “on the scrap heap” and stifling local economies. Speaking as the Government unveiled new plans to boost recruitment

British consumers are increasingly turning to tax-free shopping trips in Europe, with spending in the EU up 16% so far this year compared to 2024, according to new data from the Association of International Retail (AIR). The figures highlight how UK shoppers are taking advantage of

Reform UK has urged energy industry leaders to scrap their reliance on net zero targets, with deputy leader Richard Tice warning there is “no democratic mandate” for higher energy costs. In a meeting with 11 senior industry figures, Tice – who also serves as the party’s

Jeremy Clarkson has warned that British farmers face a “catastrophic” harvest this year after months of extreme weather, with agricultural leaders calling for urgent investment to protect the UK’s food supply. The Clarkson’s Farm presenter, who runs Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, said 2024 saw