Struggling firms that owe money to the taxpayer have been reassured that authorities will take a “cautious approach” to clawing it back.
Source: Sky Business News
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Labour calls on government to intervene in possible Morrisons takeover
Labour has called on the government to intervene in any private equity takeover of Morrisons after the supermarket group was approached by a US buyout firm with a £5.5bn offer.
Source: Sky Business News
National Statistics: Child and Working Tax Credits Statistics: Provisional Awards- April 2021
These statistics are a snapshot of the overall caseload of people receiving Working Tax Credits and/or Child Tax Credits, supplemented with geographical breakdowns.
Source: HMRC
Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily announces closure
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Apple Daily has announced its closure after police froze £1.65m in assets linked to the newspaper.
Source: Sky Business News
Thousands of 'trapped' leaseholders to benefit after watchdog investigation
Leaseholders “trapped” in homes they struggle to sell are among thousands set to benefit after Aviva and Persimmon agreed to changes following an investigation by the competition regulator.
Source: Sky Business News
'Save our summer': Travel industry holds day of action calling for sector to be reopened
The UK’s travel industry is holding a day of action to put pressure on the government to reopen the sector and give more financial support to businesses.
Source: Sky Business News
Firms reassured over post-Covid debts
The government says it will take a “cautious approach” to firms that owe it money after the pandemic.
Source: BBC
Leasehold firms agree changes after watchdog investigation
Persimmon and Aviva commit to change in light of competition watchdog investigation into leaseholds.
Source: BBC
Alan Turing £50 banknote enters circulation – as artwork unveiled at GCHQ
The Alan Turing £50 banknote has begun to enter circulation – as a giant artwork of the wartime hero has been installed at the heart of GCHQ.
Source: Sky Business News
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff
Last week, Morgan Stanley’s chief executive told workers ‘if you can eat out, you can go to the office’.
Source: BBC