Business Matters
- Third of London SMEs lack basic digital skills November 16, 2018The latest Lloyds Bank Business and Charity Index reveals that over a third of London SME organisations lack the basic digital skills that could drive growth. Read more: Third of London SMEs lack basic digital skills
- Virgin Media & EE fined total of £13.3m over ‘excessive’ exit fees November 16, 2018Virgin Media and EE have been fined a combined £13.3 million by regulator Ofcom for overcharging nearly 500,000 phone and broadband customers who wanted to leave their contracts early. Read more: Virgin Media & EE fined total of £13.3m over ‘excessive’ exit fees
- More than half of consumers ‘expect to see house prices rise next year’ November 16, 2018Consumers are more likely to think house prices will increase by the end of 2019 than property professionals, a survey suggests. Read more: More than half of consumers ‘expect to see house prices rise next year’
- Could Theresa May be shown the door by Tory MPs? November 16, 2018A flurry of Tory MPs – including European Research Group chairman Jacob Rees-Mogg – have said they have lost confidence in Theresa May. Read more: Could Theresa May be shown the door by Tory MPs?
- The economic benefits of temporary buildings November 16, 2018Temporary buildings are not a new idea as many have been used as classrooms in schools where more rooms were needed. Read more: The economic benefits of temporary buildings
- Properties taking nearly a week longer to sell than a year ago November 16, 2018The average property now takes nearly a week longer to sell than it did a year ago, according to an analysis of cities and major towns. Read more: Properties taking nearly a week longer to sell than a year ago
- Pester power from children pushing parents into debt, says survey November 16, 2018A third of parents say caving into pester power from their child has caused them to go overdrawn or take on new credit, a survey has found. Read more: Pester power from children pushing parents into debt, says survey
- Nearly two thirds of UK’s bank branch network ‘has vanished over past 30 years’ November 16, 2018Nearly two thirds of the UK’s bank branch network has been lost over the past 30 years, analysis from Which? suggests. Read more: Nearly two thirds of UK’s bank branch network ‘has vanished over past 30 years’
- Patisserie Valerie brings in turnaround expert to replace CEO November 15, 2018The boss of beleaguered cake chain Patisserie Valerie has stepped down as the company installs a new CEO to lead its recovery. Read more: Patisserie Valerie brings in turnaround expert to replace CEO
- Government resignations spark pound sell-off November 15, 2018Sterling fell sharply against most major currencies, dropping 1.8% to 1.28 US dollars and 1.8% to 1.13 euro. Read more: Government resignations spark pound sell-off