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Taxman tells firms if your suppliers cheat us we’ll fine you

Companies could be prosecuted and face unlimited fines if they fail to spot tax evasion by their suppliers.

Tories pledge tax breaks to help UKs small businesses

Boris Johnson will offer businesses a series of tax breaks today as he seeks to repair relations damaged by Brexit.

All three main political leaders set to woo business at CBI conference

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson will all attempt to woo the UK’s business leaders with speeches to the CBI’s annual conference.

Top mobile sports betting apps

With the help of mobile devices, you are now able to enjoy sports betting virtually from anywhere.

The FIRST question CEO’s should ask themselves… Who am I?

Not what you were expecting? Not, how should I be managing my team effectively? Or, what are the essential skills to strong leadership?

Providing employee references – what are the key considerations?

During the process of recruitment, employers ordinarily seek the details of a candidate’s previous or current employer in order to obtain an employment reference.

Jaguar Land Rover loses Defender trademark ruling against Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Jaguar Land Rover has lost an attempt to trademark the shape of its old Defender 4×4 after a long-running battle with tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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Taxman tells firms if your suppliers cheat us we’ll fine you
Tories pledge tax breaks to help UKs small businesses
All three main political leaders set to woo business at CBI conference
Top mobile sports betting apps
The FIRST question CEO’s should ask themselves… Who am I?
Providing employee references – what are the key considerations?
Jaguar Land Rover loses Defender trademark ruling against Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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Taxman tells firms if your suppliers cheat us we’ll fine you

Companies could be prosecuted and face unlimited fines if they fail to spot tax evasion by their suppliers.

Tories pledge tax breaks to help UKs small businesses

Boris Johnson will offer businesses a series of tax breaks today as he seeks to repair relations damaged by Brexit.

All three main political leaders set to woo business at CBI conference

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson will all attempt to woo the UK’s business leaders with speeches to the CBI’s annual conference.

Jaguar Land Rover loses Defender trademark ruling against Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Jaguar Land Rover has lost an attempt to trademark the shape of its old Defender 4×4 after a long-running battle with tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Ditch impulse buys! Chocolate, magazines & underwear cost £144,000 over a lifetime

Buying a chocolate bar or treating yourself to a new lipstick may seem like an easy, cheap pick-me-up at the end of a hard week.

UK has dodged a technical recession, but growth is still at lowest in nine years

The UK’s economy has narrowly avoided falling into a recession, but annual growth fell to its weakest level since 2010.

McLaren targets tailors & dressmakers to help design supercars at £50m Sheffield plant

The Formula One team and luxury carmaker believes softer design skills will work with modern automotive manufacturing techniques

Carpetright rolls over and accepts takeover by largest shareholder

Carpetright has formally agreed terms to sell the company to their largest shareholder Meditor for £15.2m, shareholders will receive just 5p a share.

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Providing employee references – what are the key considerations?

During the process of recruitment, employers ordinarily seek the details of a candidate’s previous or current employer in order to obtain an employment reference.

The next big thing in online dating security
Flexible workplaces to contribute £12BN to local UK economies in the next decade
High street stores lost £18BN as brits test instore and go to purchase online
Everybody can do a TEDtalk
Potential, Pitfalls and (ultimately) Patience
The impact of each party’s social media presence ahead of the General Election, revealed

Profiled…

Getting To Know You: Jackie Fast, founder, REBEL Pi,

Jackie Fast, leading entrepreneur, and former The Apprentice contestant and founder of disruptive ice wine brand, REBEL Pi tells us what inspires her

Getting To Know You: Nick Gold, MD at Speakers Corner

Nick Gold, MD at Speakers Corner tells Business Matters that saying ‘I don’t understand, please explain’ demonstrates confidence and not weakness in business.

Newswire

FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain

Business Matters

Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
Ocado shares rise on reports of Marks & Spencer deal
Sterling rallies on hope UK can avoid no-deal Brexit
AG Barr to shrug off sugar tax hit with increase in profit

Get Funded

Starling Bank raises £30m to fund expansion as it approaches millionth account

Starling Bank, the leading UK digital bank, has raised £30m in a new funding round.

Smith & Williamson staff share £200m pay day after sale to Tilney

Staff at wealth manager Smith & Williamson will share more than £200 million after it was bought by larger rival Tilney for £625 million.

Appyparking closes £7.6M funding round

AppyParking, the kerbside management and mobility technology firm that is transforming parking for motorists and empowering local authorities and car park operators to better manage their assets, announced that the company has just closed a £7.6 million Series A round.

1000heads Group secures investment from Phoenix Equity Partners

Word of Mouth agency, 1000heads Group, has secured an investment from a leading UK mid-market private equity firm, Phoenix Equity Partners.

Atlas City Global announces completion of $4M funding round

Atlas City Global has secured $4M in seed investment from Robert A Hefner III, along with other HNW individuals.

Former senior staff from Deliveroo & Zoopla join tech scale-up carwow

Carwow, the platform that allows consumers to buy new, used and leased cars from a network of approved dealers, has made a number of senior hires from the UK’s most successful scale-up companies.

Black Sheep Coffee secures £13m in funding to expand globally

Black Sheep Coffee, the specialist independent coffee shop chain, has raised £13m in funding from private investors, bringing the firm’s total funding to £25m since inception of the company back in 2013.

Glasgow revealed as best UK city to launch a gastronomic business

New data from mobile payments platform, SumUp, has revealed the best European cities to open a small business in gastronomy.

What is P2P investing, and is it viable alternative investment in the market?

Property is well known to be a stable investment and is one of the few investments that are largely shielded by economic uncertainty.

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Legal

Automated Facial Recognition Technology (AFR): Big Brother in action?

Artificial intelligence continues to be in the news. One area that has hit the headlines recently is the use of AFR – automated facial recognition technology – which is now well established.

Avoiding GDPR Fatigue

Over the last 18 months, it’s clear that GDPR has contributed to the complete overhaul of the way we handle our data.

Brexit, data and the EU – the forgotten border question?

Much discussion of Brexit centres on the trade in goods. If we leave without a deal, will there need to be a hard border in Ireland? Will Kent become a lorry park? What will we be paying in tariffs?

Keeping your data close to your chest – the re-emergence of First Party Data

Changes in data protection laws and an evolving market environment have led some big companies to take an apparent step backwards and rely more and more on first party data.

How can setting up a trust help to reduce inheritance tax?

A trust is a legal arrangement where money, property or investments are formally transferred to a select group of people (trustees) or a trust company.

Betting on a bundle of rights – how the law protects data

Data is the oil of the digital economy – whether it’s personal data or other sorts of data.

Whistleblowing protection: Are current UK laws sufficient?

Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing wrongdoings relevant to the public interest.

A business owner’s guide to the division of assets in divorce

The breakdown of a marriage and subsequent divorce is an unfortunate chain of events that can prove to be very stressful and challenging.

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Made in Britain

Made in Britain: Twisted Automotive

From purchasing some of the remaining Land Rover Defenders off the production line in 2016, the business now turns over £10 million Twisted Automotive provides customised versions to UK and global fans of the vehicle.

Great British Brands: London Morgan

London Morgan Founder Nigel Smith tells us about why passion is a crucial ingredient within their company.

The British brands cutting through traditional industries

British brands aren’t afraid to be innovative. Throughout history, they have established themselves as industry leaders within a number of sectors internationally, from fashion to food and drink.

Made in Britain: Manasamitra

Manasamitra is a South Asian arts organisation delivering cultural experiences in traditional and innovative ways.

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