Drivers and vehicle manufacturers have been told several different timelines for when the sale of conventionally fuelled cars will be banned in the UK. An initial date of 2040 was announced in July 2017 by then-environment secretary Michael Gove. He said the move was aligned with a target set outContinue Reading
Money transfer firm Wise saw its shares tumble after profit forecasts disappointed investors. The UK fintech company also revealed that profits more-than-tripled for the past year, but saw positivity surrounding this eclipsed by concerns over its outlook. Wise, which was launched in 2011 under original name TransferWise, pointed towards 15-20%Continue Reading
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with its ongoing investigation into PPE Medpro, a company awarded substantial government contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The man, apprehended at his home in Barnet, North London, is suspected of conspiracy to commitContinue Reading
Virgin Money has warned of “headwinds” from interest rate cuts and said it will face cost pressures as it pauses some restructuring efforts ahead of its £2.9 billion takeover. The high street lender – which agreed in March to be bought by rival Nationwide Building Society – reported an 18%Continue Reading
In the contemporary financial environment, securing and growing your wealth requires a sophisticated understanding of various financial strategies. Among these, estate planning and asset management stand out as critical pillars. At SecretsForWealth, we are dedicated to assisting you in navigating these complex areas to maximize your wealth and secure aContinue Reading
Airports have criticised the Government’s reintroduction of a limit on liquids over 100ml carried in hand luggage at some terminals in the UK. The Airport Operators Association, the trade body for UK airports, said the move has created “uncertainty” for passengers at the busiest time of the year and leftContinue Reading
Whisky maker Whyte & Mackay has made a “revised offer” to employees as it seeks to avert industrial action at three of its distilleries. GMB Scotland members at the company’s Dalmore and Invergordon distilleries in Ross and Cromarty and Tamnavulin in Moray voted to walk out after receiving the previousContinue Reading
Scotland’s First Minister has been urged to help come up with a plan to protect jobs put at risk by the closure of the Grangemouth refinery. Bosses at the site said last year the refinery could begin the switch to an import terminal as early as 2025, sparking fears aboutContinue Reading
The UK economy failed to grow in April, official figures showed, as heavy rainfall put a dampener on growth. It is the last official health check on the economy before the General Election next month, and it will have consequences for the campaign. But what do the figures actually tellContinue Reading
Further talks between whisky maker Whyte & Mackay and members of the GMB union are taking place as the drinks manufacturer attempts to “mitigate” planned industrial action at three of its distilleries. GMB Scotland members at the company’s Dalmore and Invergordon distilleries in Ross and Cromarty and Tamnavulin in MorayContinue Reading
