The first Monday in February is known as ‘National Sickie Day’ in the UK. This day – February 6th this year – statistically sees the highest number of employees phoning in sick at work, with a 2014 poll by ITV finding that the cold, flu and food poisoning were the most common excuses despite 46% stating that the real reason for their absence was ‘feeling tired’. With such a high volume of employees taking the day off work due to exhaustion on the same day, this can have a significant knock-on effect for businesses that depend on a relatively small…
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Make your choices eco-friendlier by collaborating with brands that share the same goals for the environment. Sustainability has become the hearth be of all our day-to-day practices. Since the government have implemented plans for companies to become greener, there are an array of brands that are leading the way with their sustainable outlook plans, which are set to make the world a better place ASDA Money’s Car Insurance Planning trips abroad can have an impact on the environment, but there are ways to enjoy holidays without the heavy carbon footprint. Discover the perfect UK staycation trip with Asda Money’s Adventure Planner with…
Pests are one of the biggest enemies of our homes. Many types of insects and rodents come inside throughout the year searching for food, a place to mate or just comfort and warmth. They can enter through sewers, cracks and holes in the walls, and many other spaces. Once they’ve settled, it’s challenging to get rid of them. If you’re dealing with pests and are expecting a visit from a professional pest control service, here are the basic things you’ll go through during the extermination process. #1: Inspection The first and most important part of the pest extermination process is…
Investors are increasingly using financial incentives to encourage sustainable and ethical business practices, a new report has found A survey of major real estate investors found that 55% are incentivising staff to pursue better environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, a 12% increase on last year. The annual Insights Into Real Estate Investment Sustainability Survey (IRIS), conducted by climate risk company Evora Global, also found that the biggest property investors were the most advanced at incentivising ESG. Sonny Masero, chief strategy officer at Evora Global, said that ESG analysis and data is on the rise across the investment world and that…
Rates rise 0.5% to 4.0%. The MPC voted 7-2 in favour of the rise, with 2 members voting in favour of keeping rates at 3.5%. Market expects rates to peak at 4.5% in mid-2023, before falling back to 3.25% in three years’ time. Inflation is expected to fall sharply through 2023, falling below 2% within three years. The Bank believes the UK avoided a recession in 2022, with 0.1% growth in Q4. Recession in 2023 is expected to be far shallower than forecast in November. GDP to fall 0.5% in 2023 vs a fall of 1.5% in the November 2022 forecast. Jonathan…
Online payday loans have become increasingly popular to deal with unexpected expenses, make urgent payments, and tide borrowers over in the short term. The money is sent directly into your bank account to be spent as required and then repaid with interest in the following days or weeks. Depending on your financial situation, acquiring an online payday loan might be an ideal solution. Here are the key benefits of getting an online payday online. 1. Fast and easy application process One of the main benefits of online payday loans is that they are easy to apply for and don’t take…
BT, the UK’s leading telecommunications and network provider, has released results for the nine months to 31 December 2022: Revenue of £15.6bn, down 1% as price increases and improved trading in Openreach and Consumer were offset by declines in the other divisions Adjusted EBITDA of £5.9bn, up 3% due to tight cost control and the removal of BT Sport costs Net debt increased by £1.2bn to £19.2bn BT has reaffirmed its outlook for the full year Charlie Huggins, Head of Equities at Wealth Club, commented: “High inflation poses challenges to BT’s business model. Telecoms is a mighty challenging sector. There’s little to…
The number of fines issued by global financial services regulators reached staggering levels in 2022, according to SteelEye’s inaugural Fine Tracker. SteelEye analysed financial penalties issued by the UK’s FCA; the US SEC; France’s AMF; the Netherlands’ AFM; and Germany’s BaFin and Federal Office of Justice, to create a snapshot of financial services fines for compliance failures in 2022. The results show just how grave the consequences are, across markets, for those that fail to meet their obligations. The number of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fines spiked in 2022, at 26 compared to 10 in 2021, but the total value dipped, from £567.77M in 2021…
Veganuary is here, with many people adopting a plant-based diet for the month. Being vegan is easier than ever, but it does sometimes require some research when travelling to make sure that your destination will have vegan-friendly options. Wizz Air presents the best destinations for vegan travel, plus tips for travelling as a vegan. Barcelona Barcelona is a beautiful city full of culture, stunning architecture, perfect beaches, and incredible food – and it’s one of the best vegan destinations in Spain. The local government declared it to be a “friend of vegan and vegetarian culture” and promised to promote veganism…
GlobalData has released latest Legal and Financial Adviser League Tables, in terms of total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in the financial services sector in 2022. See the findings below. Financial Advisers Goldman Sachs and Piper Sandler top M&A financial advisers by value and volume in financial services sector Goldman Sachs and Piper Sandler were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the financial services sector in 2022 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData. Based on its Financial Deals Database, the leading data and analytics…
