Average UK Wage: What salary should you be earning at your age?
There’s a direct correlation between age and salary – for most of your life they will increase together as you learn new skills, gain more experience and increase your potential. But it also depends on several variables, including your industry, development, skill set and even gender. Here’s what you need to know according to Instant Offices
Consumer debt: A quarter of customers happy for service providers to share personal data
More than a quarter of UK consumers would be happy for service providers to share their personal data with other suppliers or third parties, according to new research
Addressing the issue of late payments in government contracts
The efforts of Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden concerning new measures designed to address the issue of late payments in government contracts and to “level the playing field” for small firms looking to bid for work are discussed here by Open Access Government
The public sector can set the example on supplier payments
In the wake of the Carillion bankruptcy, there is an opportunity for the public sector to set a new global standard for supplier payments, argues David Brown, CPO and co-founder of Previse.
Financial services: The explosion of cryptocurrencies
Erik Voorhees, CEO of ShapeShift speaks to us about the explosion of cryptocurrencies from a financial services perspective. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on swapping digital currencies and the role of innovation in the field
Building wealth through cryptocurrencies
Director of Investor Relations at Atlas Quantum, Bruno Peroni shares his expert views on building wealth through cryptocurrencies
EU economy on the rise as incomes increase and unemployment rate falls
The economy of the European Union (EU) is currently doing quite well. We are most likely at the end of an expansionary phase of the business cycle, average incomes have risen above pre-crisis levels and the average unemployment rate of EU member states is down to 7% from almost 11% in 2013
Scottish festivals boosts economy by millions
The Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, will be joined by other UK Government cabinet ministers in Edinburgh in a show of support for Scottish festivals and to celebrate the international profile and significant economic boost they bring
Tech companies win government competition to help renters onto property ladder
Winners of the government's Rent Recognition Challenge Tech will use their prize money to create a simple to use apps that will help renters towards owning their own home.
Universal Credit could grant abusers with more control over family income
A simplified Universal Credits system now makes payments to one person per household, which can often leave victims of domestic abuse and their children entirely dependent on their attacker
HMRC warn UK taxpayers it’s time to declare offshore assets
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging UK taxpayers to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets before 30 September to avoid higher tax penalties
New parents could miss out on £500 a year in tax credits for incorrectly...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents to check their income to avoid potentially missing out on an average of £495 a year.
County Councils Network accepts measures to make grant funding fairer
The County Councils Network (CCN) has welcomed measures in the local government finance settlement that could make grant funding for councils fairer.
HS2 Conference: Unlocking huge development, regeneration and economic growth opportunities
On the 7th November, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together in Birmingham for the HS2 Economic Growth Conference supported by HS2 Ltd – the largest business conference of the year focused on driving and unlocking the huge economic growth opportunities which HS2 will bring to the UK
Revealed: Europe’s start-up capital and the most dominating industry
Taking a closer look at the start-up industry in Europe, Paymentsense have conducted research to find out which countries have seen the most significant rise in start-ups between 2013 -2017
Public sector digital transformation needs financial leadership to succeed
According to a new report by CIPFA and Eduserv, developments in technology are changing the way public bodies operate and deliver services, but digital preparedness presents challenges for financial teams and requires effective leadership, organisational engagement and insightful risk management
The core principles of smart contracts
Frederik De Breuck, Presales Director and Business Assurance BeLux, Head of the EMEIA Blockchain Innovation Center at Fujitsu Technology Solutions reveals his thoughts on the core principles of smart contracts
Using data analytics to create new opportunities for local authorities
Steve Shirley, Vice President of Public Sector at Mastercard provides insight into using data analytics to create new opportunities for local authorities
Nuggets teams up with QFPay to signal further progress in China
UK blockchain payments and ID platform teams up with QFPay, a Chinese mobile payment solution provider
Time to “include the excluded” and ensure full participation in economic growth
Bev Hurley, Chair of the Institute of Economic Development (IED) argues that now is the time to “include the excluded” and ensure their full participation in economic growth
