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Government promises review of student loans repayment system January 22, 2020
The government has vowed to undertake a revamp of the current student loans repayment system. From April 2020, graduates will only be required to start paying back their loan if they earn over £26,575 per year. In a move designed to modernise the system, the government intends to introduce a new online repayment service, which
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WEF states businesses must take action to combat climate change January 22, 2020
In a new report, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has stated that businesses must take action now to tackle climate change. In its latest Global Risks Report, the WEF suggested that most businesses are ‘ill-equipped to address climate change risk’. The report also stated that many firms ‘may not be planning for the physical and
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HMRC issues guidance on recognising phishing emails January 22, 2020
HMRC has issued guidance on recognising genuine Revenue contact and phishing emails. Criminals use phishing emails to obtain taxpayers’ personal or financial information. HMRC stated that such emails often include a link to a bogus website, which encourages individuals to enter their personal details. The Revenue also warned that criminals are able to make scam
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Research reveals significant number of UK businesses anticipate a recession in 2020 January 16, 2020
Research commissioned by finance provider Stenn Group has revealed that a significant number of UK businesses predict a recession in 2020. The research found that over a third of UK firms expect the economy to shrink this year. More than a tenth anticipate it to contract by 1-3%. 6% expect the economy to stay flat
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Employees ‘losing five days a year’ as result of travel disruption January 16, 2020
A survey carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has suggested that UK workers are losing five days per year as a result of travel delays. The CBI polled 2,000 people, and found that employees lose, on average, 2.7 hours a week due to travel disruption and delays. According to the business group,
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