UK TRADE AND BUISNESS

Labour will endorse a report due out shortly that will call for the British Business Bank to be allowed to invest more actively in fast-growing British companies, Sky News learnt  The Labour Party will this week back a report calling for the British Business Bank to be given an expanded role as it hopes to […]

Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates says the Post Office paid less tax by deducting payments to victims of the Horizon scandal from its profits. From BBC’s report This could count as a possible breach of tax law, according to experts. The Post Office said its financial information was “appropriate and accurate”. It has been […]

Uber is opening up its ride-hailing app to black-cab drivers in the new year, in what it has dubbed a “partnership” with hackney carriage drivers. However, the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA), which represents more than 10,000 members, said it was not consulted ahead of Uber’s “unilateral announcement”. The LTDA’s Steve McNamara said joining Uber […]

In a speech focused at least partially on an upcoming election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined his choices and decisions about the nation’s finances. In turn, that will affect the money and prospects for individuals across the country. These are some of the key policies affecting your personal finances. Reports from BBC A tax cut, […]