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19.12.2022 - 13:24
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BWY launches thought-provoking and celebratory online events programme for 2023
From deep dives into ancient history to today’s quest for true equity, diversity and inclusivity in yoga, from six internationally renowned teachers. The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) launches its new national online events programme with a focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, a powerful workshop that will provide a toolkit of practical steps to …
19.12.2022 - 13:24
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Charity launches new Online Money Management Workshops to support young disabled people during the cost-of-living crisis
Theatre charity launches online money workshops to support young disabled people during the cost-of-living crisis. Surrey based theatre charity, Head2Head Sensory Theatre, has launched new online money management workshops to support young people with disabilities during the cost-of-living crisis. The interactive online money management workshops, which begin on 3rd January 2023 use drama, games, role …
19.12.2022 - 12:02
Business
Sky News
Shapps picks Cardell to be first female competition chief
Grant Shapps, the business secretary, has picked one of the competition regulator’s top executives to become its first permanent female boss.Sky News has learnt that Sarah Cardell, the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) interim chief executive, will be appointed later on Monday to the post. Her appointment will come nearly a year after Andrea Coscelli, …
19.12.2022 - 10:29
Business
Business Live
Somerset horse feed company sold out of administration, saving jobs
A North Somerset producer and seller of horse feed has been sold out of administration, saving seven jobs. The Pure Feed Company was placed into administration in November after being hit by a “combination of challenges” which it said left it unable to trade. According to administrators Begbies Traynor, difficulties included price rises in raw …
19.12.2022 - 10:11
Business
Evening Standard
City bankers could receive unlimited bonuses as Bank of England pay consultation begins
City bankers may soon be able to receive unlimited bonuses after the Bank of England today announced plans for a consultation on scrapping the so-called ‘bonus cap’.The decision to scrap the cap, which sets limits on the ration between fixed and variable pay in financial services, was among the few policy moves that survived Kwasi …
19.12.2022 - 10:11
Business
Sky News
Rail strikes ‘key’ reason for slump in high street visits ahead of Christmas
Visits to high streets slumped last week, according to industry data showing a “key” impact from rail strikes amid wider evidence of a hit to the economy from the industrial action.Springboard reported that shopper numbers across Britain fell 4.6% last week versus the week before amid the disruption to public transport – also blamed for …
19.12.2022 - 09:36
Business
Evening Standard
London fintech Updraft raises £108 million to grow lending business
Lending firm Updraft today became the latest London fintech to ramp up its expansion plans after it completed a £108 million debt and equity raise to scale up operations.The Old Street-based business, which combines smart algorithms, open banking and credit reference data to offer bespoke personal loans to its customers, will use the funding to …
19.12.2022 - 09:32
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Business Live
Mining firm Tungsten West boosts ore and mineral reserves at Plymouth mine
Mining company Tungsten West has boosted ore and mineral reserves at its Hemerdon mine near Plymouth, it has announced. The AIM-listed firm, which is looking to restart production at the site next year, provided the update to investors on Monday (December 19) as part of a feasibility study. The business said it had seen a …
19.12.2022 - 09:02
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Business Live
Blackburn Rovers owner makes first profit in 10 years
The owner of Blackburn Rovers made its first pre-tax profit in 10 years after the Championship club sold its training ground, it has been revealed. Venkys London Ltd has reported a pre-tax profit of £2.6m for the 12 months to March 31, 2022, up from a loss of £21.4m in the prior year. Venky’s London …
19.12.2022 - 08:54
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Business Live
North East tech innovator Kromek seals new deal with US giant Smiths Detection
North East tech innovator Kromek has sealed a new deal with a US supplier of security screening equipment. The NET Park based business, which develops and manufactures radiation and bio-detection technology solutions, announced a new distribution agreement with Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies. Under the terms of the …
19.12.2022 - 08:28
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Business Live
Former Ladbrokes and Greene King finance chief to step down as Lookers chairman
The former finance chief of Ladbrokes and Greene King is to step down as chairman of car retail giant Lookers for personal reasons. Ian Bull will leave his role on December 31, 2022, having held the position since October last year. During his career he has also served as chief financial officer at Parkdean Holidays …
19.12.2022 - 08:11
Business
Evening Standard
‘UK recession to last until end of next year’
The UK economy is on track to shrink by 1.3% in 2023 amid a recession which is set to last until the end of next year, according to a new economic forecast.Economists at KPMG have predicted that the UK has already entered a “shallow but protracted” recession amid continued inflation and higher interest rates.Yael Selfin, …
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