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UK banks are calling for branch staff to be included in new laws protecting retail workers from assault, citing over 10,000 incidents of abuse last year. Read more: Banks demand equal protection for staff as retail worker assault law moves forward
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Uber Boats by Thames Clippers has secured £59m in funding from Natwest and Santander after experiencing a surge in passenger numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic. The London river transport provider said the joint funding package would support plans for new vessels, pier upgrades and improvements to dry docking facilities. “It’s vital that we have funding…
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Research from The Frameworks finds that businesses with an imagination-led culture see higher revenue growth and greater resilience.
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Harry Styles’ record label suffered a dramatic fall in its sales and profit in the year after the release of his third solo album. The former One Direction star released the Harry’s House album in May 2022 through his studio, Erskine Records, and Columbia Records. Its success resulted in Erskine Records achieving a turnover of…
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New UK rules will bring BNPL under formal credit law, forcing a strategic reset for fintech lenders and investors.
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UK inflation is expected to jump to 3.6% in April, its fastest rise since 2022, driven by higher energy, water, and payroll costs, according to City analysts. Read more: UK inflation set for sharp rise in April after surge in household bills
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TrusTrace Enhances Supply Chain Platform with AI-Driven Data Capabilities Swedish supply chain traceability company TrusTrace has announced a significant upgrade to its platform, now enhanced with artificial intelligence to help businesses centralise, analyse, and act on supply chain data more effectively. Founded in Stockholm in 2016, TrusTrace specialises in digital traceability and compliance solutions across…
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A Liverpool-based contracting company accused of promoting tax avoidance is to be wound up after appointing liquidators, City AM can reveal. The firm, called, Umbrella Union, described itself as an “umbrella contracting company” which “can help you comply with financial regulations whilst remaining self employed.” In October last year, HMRC added the company to its…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a revised proposal for the state’s 2025–2026 budget, which includes a significant extension of its signature climate policy, the “Cap-and-Invest” programme. Under the plan, the scheme—which compels major industrial emitters to purchase allowances for carbon emissions that exceed an annually decreasing threshold—would be extended through to 2045. It had…
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Gold prices are on track for their worst week since November 2024, falling 3.3% amid a stronger dollar and easing US-China trade tensions. Read more: Gold set for steepest weekly drop in six months as trade fears ease and dollar strengthens