Despite ever-increasing media attention, despite political meanderings and despite a fear that free will is being eroded, Iain Robertson remains aware that the ‘will-I-won’t-I’ choice hovers on a knife-edge between fiscal demand and faux hope. Read the mainstream media and you might believe that confidence in electric vehicles (EVs) is turning the corner among car […]
A client requiring a £1.75m capital release for a development in Battersea, having recently paid cash for a detached residential asset in Surrey, has been assisted by Aspen Bridging. The timing of the recent purchase caused issues at the legal stage, as the title deeds were outdated the charge could not be registered. Aspen’s senior […]
Shopping with small and local businesses has never been more important with almost one third (31%) of the UK’s SMEs relying on the Christmas period to help them survive, according to new research released by Nucleus Commercial Finance. The research found that one in five (20%) SMEs are anticipating a challenging Christmas trading period – […]
With unemployment levels predicted to rise to 2.6 million by mid-2021, it is more important than ever before for students and graduates to consider internships. Indeed.co.uk states that the average internship salary across the UK is £20,715 per year, but often interns receive half of that. With that in mind, scouring over 1,000 intern positions, […]
1pm plc, the independent specialist finance provider to UK businesses has announced that it has changed its name to Time Finance plc. As such all companies within the Aim listed 1pm Group will be renamed under the Time Finance brand. The rebranding reflects the evolution of the business over a number of years, culminating in […]
Landbay, one of the UK’s leading buy-to-let lenders, has today increased its loan to value (LTV) from 75% to 80% with the launch of two new buy-to-let products. These new products, available on standard properties, mean Landbay is now back at pre-lockdown LTV levels with very competitive interest rates. The new products are available on two […]
In what has been an incredibly difficult year for many businesses, leaders and managers have truly been put to the test and, in some cases, their skills have not been up to scratch. That’s according to new research from ILM – a City & Guilds Group business and the UK’s leading provider of leadership qualifications […]
New order volumes in November grew at its fastest rate in six years with housebuilding a star performer, according to the UK purchasing managers’ index. The survey pointed to the strongest degree of business optimism across construction since January. Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply group director Duncan Brock, said: “The sector is moving back […]
The UK new car market again saw a decline last month as registrations in November fell -27.4% year-on-year, or 42,840 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a month when showrooms across England had to close due to new lockdown restrictions, the industry recorded […]
Deloitte has strengthened its leadership in Scotland with the appointment of a new senior partner for Glasgow. Angela Mitchell has recently taken on this role and is responsible for the growth and development of the Glasgow practice. She takes over from Douglas Farish who is now leading the Edinburgh office as senior partner, following the […]
