Can ‘Code for Investing in Women’ boost female entrepreneur numbers?
03/24/2019
The UK is the start-up capital of Europe. Yet women still face too many investment barriers when setting up a business. So much so it
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Protecting taxes in insolvency: bad for UK business?
03/13/2019
As the Government prepares legislation for ‘protecting taxes in insolvency’, a return of Crown Preference, is UK insolvency industry law about to take a backwards
Insolvency inequality: can debt divide along age and gender lines?
02/28/2019
Insolvency numbers keep rising steadily, but not evenly. Does personal insolvency inequality really exist? And are women more likely to enter insolvency procedures than men?
UK economic well-being: are we there yet?
02/19/2019
As the Bank of England warns of a possible “economic shock” from a no-deal Brexit, many are predicting a gloomy future for the UK, but
The state of the UK’s mental health
02/07/2019
Counting the cost of mental health Mental health problems impact millions of lives. They can fracture families, hinder careers and even wreck businesses. As indicators
Retail business rescue: a glimmer of hope?
02/01/2019
Without a doubt, 2018 proved to be a very challenging year for retail, with the worst Christmas in a decade, seeing many store closures, administrations,
UK Jobs Boom Ahead of Looming Brexit
01/24/2019
Amidst another week of Brexit turmoil, the booming UK job market has hit a record 75.8% employment rate, the best in decades. Is there a
Can we tackle obesity with a “Pudding Tax”?
01/16/2019
After the overindulgence of Christmas our tight belts, and even tighter bank-balances, are adding pressure to follow more healthier lifestyles. So, would a “Pudding Tax”
Average UK Wages Rising Fast
01/09/2019
With Christmas festivities over and the New Year upon us, has the UK economy delivered some early good news? Wages are rising at their highest
Escaping the poverty trap
12/16/2018
The number of people living in poverty, here in the UK, is on the rise. These include an estimated 4 million workers and over 4