Vodafone is selling its American Verizon Wireless stakes for £84 billion, the biggest corporate deal in history, but it will not pay the UK any capitals gains tax for the profits. Vodafone shares have been sharply increasing all week as the sale is being anticipated, with a 4% to 214.65p increase, the highest level in […]
UK manufacturing on the up and up
The output and order books of the industry are growing and are at their fastest pace ever in two decades, as the UK’s manufacturing sector strongly emerges from the recession of the past few years. The monthly Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply snapshot stated that the return of consumer confidence, a higher demand for […]
Tesco fined for misleading customers over strawberry prices
The giant supermarket chain Tesco has recently been fined a whopping £300,000 for reportedly misleading customers after one shopper complained about a promotion for the national strawberry price. The case was brought by the Birmingham City Council and was related to the cost of British strawberries sold at one of the Tescos in the city. […]
Tesco to start selling top end tablets
The days when supermarkets stuck to selling just food and drink are now over, and rumours are revolving that we will be seeing more computer hardware at Tesco, in the form of tablets. Sunday Times reported that Tesco has plans to have high-end tablets on their shelves for the holidays, especially Christmas. Tesco did not […]
How Experience Days Can Motivate Your Employees
Gift experience days are a great way to motivate your staff, to encourage them to work even harder and to achieve their goals much quicker. Providing these types of employee rewards is extremely attractive for staff, as well as not being too costly to you. There are many different experiences that will appeal to a […]
Nestle reduce 2013 sales target
Nestle has been forced to reduce their 2013 target for sales in many of the European markets that have grown weaker as a result of the recession. In many of the European countries that have been hit the hardest the candy maker has actually slashed their prices in order to encourage consumers to continue to […]
Rio Tinto abandon plans to sell off aluminium business
As prices continue to drop Rio Tinto, the mining giant, has stated that it will have to give up attempts to sell off its aluminium business and must instead report an 18% drop in their profits at the half-year mark. Rio stated that it had been unable to find a buyer and that the current […]
Online Accounts Management Becoming Increasingly Popular
If you haven’t considered online accounts, then you should; there are plenty of benefits. For these reasons, many are turning to online banking, payroll and accounts managing systems as it becomes an increasing popular and common option. Time efficient The most obvious advantage of online accounts is that the Internet doesn’t stop. Unlike the bank, […]