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Dragons’ Den success story firm risks collapse in weeks

A firm founded by the youngest entrepreneur to secure investment on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den is on the brink of insolvency.

Entrepreneurs’ relief criticised as helping the rich get richer

An influential think tank has questioned the value of a tax break for entrepreneurs, saying that it does little to promote business investment and only makes wealthy people even richer.

Battle hotting up for Just Eat as rival sets out £4.9bn hostile bid

A takeover battle has broken out for Just Eat after a Dutch company gatecrashed the FTSE 100 group’s merger with Takeaway.com with a £4.9 billion hostile counterbid.

High net worth individuals think change in government threatens their finances

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) perceive the prospect of a change in UK government as the single biggest threat to their finances.

Juncker: Brexit has been a ‘waste of time and energy’

The European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker told the European parliament in Strasbourg that Brexit has been a “waste of time and energy.”

Extinction Rebellion set for Christmas demonstrations disrupting shoppers

Extinction Rebellion (XR) are planning to disrupt the run up to Christmas holding a series of demonstrations.

Rome, high-performing teams & elite sport

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is the widely used adage attesting to the need for time to create great things.

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Dragons’ Den success story firm risks collapse in weeks
Entrepreneurs’ relief criticised as helping the rich get richer
Battle hotting up for Just Eat as rival sets out £4.9bn hostile bid
High net worth individuals think change in government threatens their finances
Juncker: Brexit has been a ‘waste of time and energy’
Extinction Rebellion set for Christmas demonstrations disrupting shoppers
Rome, high-performing teams & elite sport

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Dragons’ Den success story firm risks collapse in weeks

A firm founded by the youngest entrepreneur to secure investment on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den is on the brink of insolvency.

Entrepreneurs’ relief criticised as helping the rich get richer

An influential think tank has questioned the value of a tax break for entrepreneurs, saying that it does little to promote business investment and only makes wealthy people even richer.

Battle hotting up for Just Eat as rival sets out £4.9bn hostile bid

A takeover battle has broken out for Just Eat after a Dutch company gatecrashed the FTSE 100 group’s merger with Takeaway.com with a £4.9 billion hostile counterbid.

Juncker: Brexit has been a ‘waste of time and energy’

The European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker told the European parliament in Strasbourg that Brexit has been a “waste of time and energy.”

Extinction Rebellion set for Christmas demonstrations disrupting shoppers

Extinction Rebellion (XR) are planning to disrupt the run up to Christmas holding a series of demonstrations.

Misconceptions about mental health prevent service leavers getting a job

Research out today has revealed that British ex-service personnel struggle to find work due to mental health stigma.

40 million UK adults rolling the dice on retirement

40 million UK adults are rolling the dice when it comes to their retirement, admitting that they either have not or did not set savings targets for their retirement.

Operation Yellowhammer triggered as government starts no-deal preparations

Michael Gove has triggered operation Yellowhammer, meaning hundreds of civil servants are to set preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

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High net worth individuals think change in government threatens their finances

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) perceive the prospect of a change in UK government as the single biggest threat to their finances.

Rome, high-performing teams & elite sport
The Rolling Stones, Amazon and the British Red Cross
Corporate team building 101: How to grow your team’s relationship
What happens in your body during a job interview?
Why learning Chinese is essential for your business
Innovation is about more than bean bags, games rooms, and hammocks

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Getting To Know You: Sophie Livingstone, MD, Trustees Unlimited

Sophie Livingstone tells us about the advice that she would you give to someone starting out in your career?

Getting to Know You: Ammad Ahmad, Co-founder, Atheneum

Ammad Ahmad Co-founder of Research-as-a-Service company Atheneum tells us why you should start your entrepreneurial journey as soon as possible

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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

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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.

Tech Nation announces 2019 Fintech Growth Programme for UK’s most promising scaleups

Tech Nation, the leading scaleup-network for UK entrepreneurs, has today announced it is calling for applicants for its 2019 Fintech Growth Programme.

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Legal

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.

Will the future skills-based UK immigration system help or hinder your business?

The UK immigration system never fails to provoke controversy and the most recent government proposals for a future immigration system are no exception.

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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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