How on earth does a business survive a countrywide lockdown if most of its income comes from shoppers wandering in off the high street and busy warehouses shipping clothes to internet customers? That’s the brutal question facing thousands of clothing retailers, from major names such as Next to independent boutiques, as they scramble to tap … Read more
Since Britain was put in lockdown thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of apps have seen their popularity boom. The right place, the right time and all that. In the past two weeks, I’ve been to a virtual house party, toasted a Friday evening not in the pub but with a drink over video … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ignored calls to increase financial support for parents in the Budget last week. Last year, the Conservatives pledged to create a fund to create more affordable childcare. The cost of childcare has outstripped inflation in the last year and many parents face the prospect of giving up work, thanks to the struggles … Read more
London born hedge fund boss Sanjay Shah is suspected of swindling Danish tax authorities by setting up sham trades A London-born hedge fund boss accused of masterminding a £1.5billion tax fraud is facing one of the most expensive trials in British legal history. Sanjay Shah is suspected of devising an elaborate scheme to swindle Danish … Read more
British tycoon is arrested in US extradition fight: Mike Lynch walks into London police station to face fraud charges By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 5 February 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 5 February 2020 The tycoon once dubbed ‘Britain’s Bill Gates’ walked into a police station and submitted to arrest … Read more
Businessman who unsuccessfully sued Nick Candy in £1.5bn case over Hyde Park flat deal is declared bankrupt after failing to pay £130k legal fees Michael Brown tried to sue Candy for £1.5bn but the case was thrown out Mr Brown ordered to pay £130,000 court costs but is yet to pay a penny By Sara … Read more
One in six think their relationship with money is unhealthy according to a new ‘Money Wellness Index’ The survey found that only 6 in 10 feel in control of their finances First Direct asked 4,300 people as part of a new Money Wellness Index More than a third agree they need money to be happy By … Read more
Climate risks put at top of Davos agenda… as the global elite fly in on their private jets! By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:07 BST, 15 January 2020 | Updated: 22:07 BST, 15 January 2020 The World Economic Forum has urged business leaders to step into the void left by governments in … Read more
Former Persimmon boss Jeff Fairburn sets up US-style fund to give some of his £82m bonus to charity By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:03 BST, 15 January 2020 | Updated: 22:03 BST, 15 January 2020 Former Persimmon boss Jeff Fairburn will give some of his £82m bonus to charity, it has emerged … Read more
Mike Ashley urges Government to reform business rates system and ease turmoil on the High Street By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:37 BST, 14 January 2020 | Updated: 22:37 BST, 14 January 2020 Mike Ashley’s retail group has urged the Government to reform the business rates system Mike Ashley’s retail group has … Read more