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British businesses have already outlined what they hope new Business Secretary Sajid Javid will prioritise. The UK welcomes the appointment…

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China rate cut indicates economic slowdown

China’s third interest rate reduction in six months hints at further slowing economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has…

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Ryan Holmes makes a couple of fair comments when he questions the value of the MBA. It is true that…

UK election result sends FTSE, pound soaring

Britain’s General Election boosted financial markets after a Conservative majority win became clear. The UK’s General Election race ended with…

Mobile-friendly sites become crucial after Google ‘mobilegeddon’

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Broadband growth drives BT Group profits

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Sainsbury’s records first loss in a decade

As Tesco continues to deal with its mega loss, Sainsbury’s posts its first annual loss for ten years. Sainsbury’s, the…

Exploring the business of sports

In the aftermath of the record-revenue-breaking Mayweather vs Pacquiao boxing match, we explore what makes sport the money-making industry it…

UK Elections: getting the balance right on business and social needs

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September 2015 ACCA: to sit or not to sit?

Later this year, ACCA will move to 4 sittings per year, with the first new sitting in September (not in…

UK accountancy firm growth at highest levels since 2008

Statistics show that the number of new accountancy businesses is increasing at its fastest rate since the recession. The accountancy…

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