Small business launches soar by more than 40 per cent to 830,000 as people turn to selling goods from home in bid to make a living Biggest new businesses registered with Companies House were from people selling goods from home, study by Reboot SEO Agency found 39,700 new firms selling via mail order or the … Read more
She’s a bona fide A-lister. And Anne Hathaway looked like she meant business while heading to a meeting in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Lockdown actress, 38, went for a subtly chic ensemble for the outing, donning a smart black jacket with dark cigarette pants. Business casual: Anne Hathaway looked chic while stepping out for … Read more
Many small and medium British businesses are becoming more confident about the near future despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey suggests. After a dreadful 2020, two thirds of UK businesses have said they are optimistic about their prospects of growth in 2021, with younger business owners the most upbeat about … Read more
BUSINESS LIVE: FTSE starts the week on the back foot; G4S bidder Gardaworld refuses to improve offer By This Is Money Published: 08:15 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 08:21 GMT, 22 February 2021 The FTSE 100 has begun the week slightly lower as investors await confirmation of Britain’s path out of lockdown today. Details … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Jewellery designer Connie Nam reveals the inspiration behind her business Connie Nam founded Astrid & Miyu to create unique and accessible jewellery Her famous fans include Georgia May Jagger, Jessica Alba and Holly Willoughby She lives in London with husband Joe and her kids, Summer, three, and Skye, two Connie said putting some … Read more
Boss of Marks & Spencer calls on Chancellor to use increase in corporation tax to overhaul business rates and rescue High Street Steve Rowe said ‘seismic upheaval’ caused by pandemic would lead to thousands more lost jobs unless ‘unbearable yoke’ of business rates is slashed Rowe urged Rishi Sunak to use a planned rise in … Read more
Victoria Beckham’s fashion business racks up total losses of over £46m as auditors warn of ‘significant doubt’ about firm’s ability to continue running In accounts from earlier this month, auditors warned of ‘significant doubt’ Mrs Beckham recorded losses of £11.8 million for 2019 and £12.3 million for 2018 Accountants said business will need continued shareholder … Read more
Victoria Beckham’s fashion business racks up total losses of over £46m as auditors warn of ‘significant doubt’ about firm’s ability to continue running In accounts from earlier this month, auditors warned of ‘significant doubt’ Mrs Beckham recorded losses of £11.8 million for 2019 and £12.3 million for 2018 Accountants said business will need continued shareholder … Read more
HAMISH MCRAE: Sunak must listen to the business community about the things that are holding it back By Hamish Mcrae For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 GMT, 20 February 2021 | Updated: 22:16 GMT, 20 February 2021 There are just ten days to go before the Budget – and ten days to get policy … Read more
Chancellor accused of ‘insulting’ struggling firms as he delays overhaul of ‘busted’ business rates system By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:10 GMT, 19 February 2021 | Updated: 22:18 GMT, 19 February 2021 The Chancellor was accused of ‘insulting’ struggling firms as he delayed the overhaul of the ‘busted’ business rates system to … Read more