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Next CEO sells £29m stake as capital gains tax reforms loom under …
Sep 27, 2024 · Next’s chief executive, Lord Wolfson, has sold a £29m stake in the retail giant ahead of potential changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) system, expected in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s maiden Budget next month. New filings reveal that the Conservative peer offloaded 290,000 shares between Friday and Tuesday, valuing his total stake at £29.2m.
Made in Britain: Where ethical beauty meets innovation, Lush …
Feb 11, 2024 · Lush Cosmetics, the beloved British beauty brand, has captured the hearts of consumers worldwide with its commitment to ethical sourcing, handmade products, and environmental activism. Founded in Poole, Dorset, in 1995, Lush has revolutionised the beauty industry by offering a range of luxurious and environmentally friendly skincare, haircare ...
A guide to the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace …
From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. This new preventative duty is contained in the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. The preventative duty relates only to sexual harassment and not other “protected characteristics ...
eBay UK removes selling fees across categories to boost private …
Oct 1, 2024 · eBay UK has announced the removal of selling fees for private sellers across all categories except motors, as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline and enhance the marketplace experience. Private sellers will no longer have to pay final value or regulatory operating fees, making it easier and more profitable to sell on the platform.
Success blooms for Tropic Skincare as profits soar under Susie …
Sep 25, 2024 · Tropic Skincare, the beauty brand founded by The Apprentice finalist Susie Ma, has reported a 28% rise in profits, reaching £6.7 million, despite a 4% drop in sales to £62.3 million. Ma, who reclaimed full ownership of the company last year by buying back the 50% stake sold to Lord Sugar in 2011, attributed the profit boost to strategic cost ...
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire safety concerns
Oct 9, 2024 · eBay is set to ban the sale of e-bikes and their batteries by private individuals in the UK from 31 October, citing rising concerns over battery fires. From this date, only “eligible business sellers” will be permitted to list these items, though the company has not yet clarified the specific criteria for eligibility.
'Dragons' Den' Star Acknowledges Struggles as £37m Arts & Crafts ...
Apr 14, 2024 · Davies continues to navigate the challenges facing Crafter’s Companion and remains a symbol of perseverance amidst adversity, committed to steering her company towards brighter horizons. Sara Davies, a familiar face from the hit show 'Dragons' Den', has opened up about the hurdles her £37 million arts and crafts company, Crafter’s ...
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How to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve. 7 November 2024 Business Business Matters 0 Comments. The vagus nerve is the main nerve in part of the nervous system, known as the parasympathetic nervous system. Known for being the longest nerve in the body, the vagus nerve controls different body functions like digestion, heart rate, and mood.
Budget 2024 predictions: potential announcements from Rachel …
Sep 25, 2024 · While the main income tax rates (20%, 40%, and 45%) are off-limits for increases, Reeves could adjust thresholds, pulling more earners into higher brackets. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates that reducing the personal allowance or basic-rate limit by 10% could yield £10 billion and £6 billion annually, respectively.