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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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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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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
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Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc says mandating pension funds to invest in UK assets would be “a sledgehammer to crack a nut”, urging government to prioritise fiduciary duty. Read more: Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets
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The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within weeks. Read more: NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%
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The UK government is piloting an AI tool named ‘Consult’ to automate the analysis of public consultation responses, aiming to reduce administrative workloads and enhance efficiency across departments.
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British pension funds should not be forced to invest in UK assets, the boss of one of London’s biggest insurance firms has said, in a rebuke of the government’s pension reforms plans. The Treasury this week helped seal a voluntary, non-binding agreement by pension funds, dubbed the Mansion House Accord, will see increased investment into…