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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A former Bank of England official says interest rates might have to rise this yearContinue Reading

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Oil prices fell and Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as markets bet that the US and Iran would resume negotiations before their fragile two-week ceasefireContinue Reading

For most metal finishing businesses, energy is one of the largest operating costs on the books. Plating lines, rinse tanks, coating systems, and drying stages all run continuously, and the cumulative electricity bill reflects it. What many operations do not realise is that a significant portion of that energy spendContinue Reading

Every UK business, regardless of size, must have a fire evacuation plan. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places this duty squarely on the responsible person, which in most SMEs is the business owner or a designated senior manager. Yet many small businesses operate without a documented plan, relyingContinue Reading

Running a business in London is expensive enough. Most owners watch their overheads carefully — yet they consistently undervalue the one professional who could reduce their tax bill, protect their cash flow, and keep them out of trouble with HMRC. The problem is not that accountants are unhelpful. The problemContinue Reading