Stamp Duty: Phil Spencer raises concerns over scheme Currently, reduced rates of stamp duty will apply for residential properties until March 31 2021. Properties bought for under £500,000 will be
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RBI tightens oversight of NBFCs, UCBs
Regulator strengthens audit norms for urban cooperative banks, non-bank lenders in moves to bolster financial stability The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced the introduction of risk-based internal
Continue reading »House price growth surges to 6.5% in November but experts warn of ‘potential downside’
House prices: Chartered Surveyor discusses impact of lockdown Nationwide’s latest house price index revealed annual house price growth accelerated last month despite tougher coronavirus restrictions and England’s second lockdown. The
Continue reading »‘Don’t steal Christmas!’ Boris Johnson urged to add toys to essential retail list
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Continue reading »Self employed scheme extension: When can I claim second self-employment grant?
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Earlier this year Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced financial
Continue reading »UK property: Rents plunge as tenants demand lower fees – COVID-19 flips control of market
Since the outbreak of the deadly virus, some tenants across the country were given rent-free accommodation up until June 25 as millions of people lost their jobs in wake of
Continue reading »Ocado bets on boom in online grocery sales with £1billion investment plan
The company plans to raise £657million through placing of £650million ordinary shares and a £7million retail offer. There will also be an offering of £350million through a convertible bond issue.
Continue reading »American seafood industry may see jobs boost thanks to White House regulation
Trump signs executive order to strengthen seafood industry White House trade adviser Peter Navarro discusses President Trump’s executive order to strengthen U.S. aquaculture and fishing, the Department of Justice’s decision
Continue reading »UK economy barrelling towards biggest downturn ‘in living memory’
The closely-watched survey from IHS Markit/CIPS revealed the UK’s dominant services sector contracted at a record pace in April. Nearly 80 percent of services, such as cafes and hairdressers, have
Continue reading »Furlough extended: What is cut-off date to be eligible for COVID-19 job retention scheme?
The coronavirus job retention scheme is one of many financial relief measures Chancellor Rishi Sunak has introduced during the coronavirus outbreak. Under the scheme, an employer can furlough an employee,
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