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HMRC plans £2bn technology spending spree as legacy systems prove stubborn
HM Revenue & Customs is preparing to embark on a technology spending programme worth more than £2 billion over the next two years, as long-running efforts to modernise its ageing IT estate continue to run into delays and rising costs. According to HMRC’s latest procurement pipeline, the tax authority willContinue Reading
UK growth to slow and business investment to contract amid tax hikes – report
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UK unemployment set to hit five-year high as tax rises begin to bite, EY warns
UK unemployment is expected to rise to its highest level in five years in 2026 as previously announced tax increases begin to weigh on growth and hiring, according to new forecasts from the EY Item Club. The forecasters warned that joblessness could peak at 5.2 per cent in the firstContinue Reading
Lucy Goff: ‘In seven years, I went from one-person start-up to my wellness company being valued at £170m’
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter When Lucy Goff gave birth toContinue Reading
This year’s Oscar nominees are furiously political – so why are their stars silent?
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter The Secret Agent – a dark horse contender at this year’s Academy Awards – spins the freewheeling tale ofContinue Reading
The humiliating journey home: Mandelson’s fall from grace – and what awaits him in UK
Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Lord Peter Mandelson resigned fromContinue Reading
Man Utd transfer news as Cole Palmer details emerge and double swoop prepared
Transfer deadline day has arrived and Manchester United have just hours remaining to complete any deals. The Red Devils must finalise any last-minute business by 7pm this evening. Michael Carrick has enjoyed a flawless beginning to life as manager at Old Trafford, with United securing a thrilling win against FulhamContinue Reading
Social media users who tout illegal routes into UK face up to five years in prison
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Social media users who tout illegal routes into the UK face up to five years in prison as the Home OfficeContinue Reading
How to Determine the Markup Percentage for a Retail Business
Markup percentage confuses a lot of retail business owners when they are starting out. The math itself isn’t that complicated, but applying it to actual business situations gets messy. Different products need different markups, competition affects what you can charge, and your costs aren’t always what they seem at first.Continue Reading
US crayon maker Crayola pledges multimillion-pound investment in UK and Ireland
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