Four-day week ‘affordable for most firms’
Most firms in the UK could afford to switch to a four-day (32 hour) working week, according to a new study. The research by think tank Autonomy is based on…
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What is the main source of income for Spain?
Spain’s economy in 2020 ranks 57th in the world in terms of economic freedom and 25th in the world in terms of business environment, and is considered a very easy…
Scrapping tax-free shopping will harm UK economy, businesses warn
Travel and retail businesses have urged the UK Government to reverse the "short-sighted" decision to end VAT-free shopping for international visitors. The VAT Retail Export Scheme allows non-EU visitors to…
Coronavirus and its global impact
The Coronavirus – otherwise known as COVID-19 – is already having a truly global impact. The first cases were reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan back in late December…
How Can Businesses Prepare for a No Deal Brexit?
It is possible for the UK to exit the EU without a deal. You need to prepare your business for the potential impact that Brexit will have on all businesses…
What if Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister?
The possibility of Boris Johnson becoming the next Prime Minister of the UK is stirring up a variety of reactions and opinions that span the spectrum throughout the country. As…
US economy: Is this a slowdown or a recession?
2018 was a good year for the United States, whose GDP rose at an annual pace of 3.4% during Q3 and 2.2% during Q4, according to the Bureau of Economic…
Brexit deadlock means uncertainty set to continue
As the UK draws closer to March 29th and with Brexit still in deadlock, the only thing to be certain of is uncertainty. There is now much debate about whether…
How Will Brexit Impact Small Businesses?
The business world is changing, with new policies being made on a regular basis and new economies emerging. For the UK, the major game changer businesses are concerned about is…
Where is the Pound really heading to?
One of the biggest questions is everyone’s mind nowadays is where is the pound heading to. In this article I will express my opinion on what’s to happen in the…
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