When the automotive sector succeeds, so does Britain. So as SMMT congratulates the Labour Party on its election victory, we look forward to working with the new government to implement its proposals which come at a pivotal moment for our industry. The next five years will be decisive, with a once-in-a-generation switch to zero emission […]
Further details of the Growth Guarantee Scheme, the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, are published today. The Growth Guarantee Scheme is designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow and is expected to support around 11,000 smaller businesses between 1 July 2024 and 31 March […]
Hiring a lawyer is a crucial step when dealing with a settlement case. In Florida, the standard percentage a lawyer takes from a settlement case is typically 33.33% if the case is settled before filing a lawsuit. This percentage can increase to 40% if a lawsuit is filed, reflecting the additional work and complexity involved. […]
London is the home of the world’s fintech industry, and understandably so. For centuries, the British capital has dominated banking and continues to do so until this day. Even so, London’s financial industries don’t seem to have the market might, power and gravitas as San Francisco’s impressive technology companies. None of them have market caps […]
Selecting the right broker to start a Demat account is crucial for any investor looking to navigate the financial markets efficiently. A Demat account, short for a dematerialized account, holds all your securities electronically, providing ease of access and management. However, the choice of broker can significantly impact your investment experience, influencing everything from transaction […]
Time Finance is delighted to welcome Jamie Robinson as an area sales manager in its Vendor Finance team. Jamie joins the leading alternative finance provider with over 10 years’ experience in the financial services industry and his specialism lies in hard assets. His previous roles include relationship manager at Lombard asset finance and business development […]
If the Labour Party are to follow through with the tax proposals in their general election manifesto, Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Nimesh Shah, CEO at the firm, said: “The manifesto promises not to increase Income Tax, National Insurance, VAT or […]
The Atradius chief economist, John Lorié, assesses the economic landscape during this challenging time for the global economy. Global growth is estimated to be 2.6% in 2024. Worldwide trade growth to improve to 2.5% in 2024 and 3% in 2025, in line with GDP growth. Inflation is slowing down and closing in on central bank […]
2024 The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined -4.5% to 33,066 units in June, ending a record-equalling 17 month growth run, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite the fall, the market has remained robust in the first half of the year – […]
The sophistication of BEC attacks means that cybercriminals are gaining access to more sensitive data, and businesses have to up their defences. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently issued new guidance for businesses on the threat from BEC attacks. The sophistication of BEC attacks means that they have had a huge amount of […]
