Cash is still king but needs reform
FTSE giant G4S is predicting a ‘decade of change’ in the use of cash across Europe. Graham Levinsohn, G4S regional chief…
Governance
Government urged to ‘wake up’ on slowing economy
The Government has been told to “wake-up” as further evidence of a slowdown in the UK economy emerged this morning from…
EU caution puts squeeze on job hiring
The uncertainty around the outcome of the EU referendum is forcing UK businesses to put the brakes on job hiring. According…
Pay cut for Co-op boss Pennycook
Richard Pennycook, the boss of the Co-operative Group, has asked for and will receive a 60% pay-cut despite helping to rebuild…
BCC calls on firms to hire apprentices
The British Chambers of Commerce is encouraging businesses to use the start of the new tax year to hire more apprentices….
SMEs may struggle with the national living wage
The new National Living Wage was introduced last week. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has described it as the most…
Brexit slows down UK economy
Financial services firm Deloitte has warned that uncertainty over June’s EU referendum is already leading to a UK economic slowdown with…
Reactions to the Budget 2016
Opinions on the chancellors Spring Budget annoucement Director of Finance reports on the reactions to the chancellors budget announcement, which included…
Budget 2016: Predictions and comments
Stephen Ibbotson, director of business at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), talks to Director of Finance…
Corporation tax to rise significantly in coming years
Corporation tax to rise significantly in coming years Businesses in London will see their corporation tax bill rise by an estimated…