What next as Bank votes to wait and see?
The Bank of England closed its final session of the year with a decision to leave interest rates unchanged, after U.K….
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Four day week? We need at least six, say CFOs
The majority of finance leaders need a six-day work week to do their jobs properly, causing stress and a general feeling…
Weather fails to deter shoppers as millions storm the tills
Storm Darragh did little to dampen the spirts of shoppers this month as new research has shown. Despite the storms, 10…
Employment retracts 1.2% following ‘anti-jobs Budget’
Full-time employment is going backwards following the Government’s policy decisions in relation to employers. This is according to data compiled from…
Why month-end can seem a never-ending task
The time it takes to prepare month-end accounts is increasing significantly, according to new research. Over half of UK finance decision-makers…
Initiatives promise lending boost for CDFIs
The finance gap faced by ambitious and fundable small businesses is set to narrow thanks to two new programmes announced by…
Image crisis leads to accountancy talent drain
The accountancy sector is facing an urgent talent crisis with accountants blaming outdated and negative perceptions for the weak pipeline, according to…
How the young are thriving at work
More than a third of office employees feel their work ethic has improved over the past 12 months, according to a…
Number of women in executive roles on FTSE-250 boards falling
The number of women holding executive directorships on FTSE-250 boards has fallen in the past two years, a drop of 11…
Why Black Friday is a gift to small businesses
It’s official: we are shopping small, with consumers willing to pay more to prioritise purchases from small businesses over larger competitors this Christmas. New research…