Employers lack time to adjust to minimum wage change
Many employers are unprepared for next year’s increase in Britain’s minimum wage, according to a government survey. The new survey conducted…
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Boards with more women do better
Companies with more women directors generate a 36% higher return on equity, as reported by The Financial Times. According to a…
UK state pension among the least generous
The UK’s state pension is one of the least generous in the world, according to a report from an international think…
RBS and Standard weakest in Bank of England stress test
Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Chartered were the weakest of Britain’s seven largest lenders in a Bank of England stress…
Business leaders left reeling after Osborne’s payroll tax announcement
Business leaders have been “left reeling” after George Osborne announced a £11.6bn payroll tax, claimed the Institute of Directors (IoD). Companies…
HSBC to cut 8,000 jobs in the UK to reduce costs
HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, is planning to cut 8,000 jobs in the UK in savings drive. According to the BBC, the…
UK budget deficit estimated to be £40bn in 2020
By 2020, the government will be forced to report a £40bn deficit instead of the planned £10bn surplus, according to a…
Former Tory treasurer to donate £1m to Brexit campaign
Former Tory party co-treasurer Peter Cruddas is to donate £1m to the Vote Leave campaign in the EU referendum. His donation…
Gender pay gap shrinks to 9.4 per cent
Gender pay gap narrowed slightly in 2015 but concerns were raised that the disparity has slightly changed in the last five…
Northern Rock mortgages sold for £13bn
More than 85% of former Northern Rock assets have been sold for £13bn by the government. The portfolio has been sold…