The Bank of England is on the cusp of reducing interest rates for the first time in more than four years, bringing them down from a 16-year high of 5.25 per cent. This crucial decision, anticipated at midday on Thursday, will be determined by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).Continue Reading
With convenience and eco-friendliness becoming key priorities, all businesses are now using flexible packaging solutions. This option is not just about practicality, it also meets the growing demand for environmentally conscious choices. Moreover, this approach helps in transforming product packaging by making it highly user-friendly. So, it is brilliant toContinue Reading
Let’s face it, the gym supplement aisle can look like a pharmacy these days. From powders and pills to shakes and bars, it’s packed with products promising big gains. But let’s cut through the noise and find out what’s really going to give you a bang for your buck. HowContinue Reading
Officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are to take strike action for the first time in the history of the service. Nautilus International said its members will walk out on August 15 in a long-running pay dispute. Officers have been taking action short of a strike since June. TheContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 had a boost on Wednesday, with its jump in value spurred by a run of strong headline earnings. The index rose 94 points to end the day on 8,368, a 1.1% increase. HSBC was among the big risers, with its outgoing boss Noel Quinn bowing out withContinue Reading
Microsoft’s latest outage was the result of an attempted hack, it has said. On Tuesday, some of its apps were knocked offline in an intentional cyber attack, Microsoft said in an update. The company’s attempts to stop the hack actually amplified it, it noted. That meant that some of itsContinue Reading
In this exclusive Q&A with Hannah Fitzsimons, the CEO of Cashflows, Business Matters magazine delves into what SMEs need to know about cashflow Tell us about Cashflows Cashflows was created in 2010 with the goal to make taking and accepting payments as simple as possible through its end-to-end in-house offering.Continue Reading
Profits have plunged at Coventry Building Society after it tussled with the lasting effects of an “exceptional operating environment” in 2023. Pre-tax profits fell to £159 million in the first half of this year, down from £269 million during the same period in 2023. Mortgage balances grew 2.2% to £51.4Continue Reading
One crucial factor that directly impacts an automobile’s dependability and performance is the battery. In the past, determining the condition of a battery required laborious procedures involving load testing and hydrometer data. Despite their value at the time, these methods’ subjective nature frequently led to inconsistent results. With the incorporationContinue Reading
The Labour government is set to significantly increase funding for clean energy projects, announcing a record £1.5 billion for its summer subsidy auction—a 50% increase over previous figures. This boost aims to revitalise the UK’s clean energy sector after the previous administration failed to secure any new offshore wind contractsContinue Reading
