Cryptocurrency jobs double over the last six months
The number of cryptocurrency jobs has doubled over the last six months as companies seek out employees who understand digital money
Public inquiry needed into debt crisis, insist senior MPs
Senior MPs have urged the government to open up a public inquiry into the £200 billion worth of debt burdening households across the country
Two...
Pound value against the dollar highest since Brexit vote
The pound has reached its highest value against the dollar since the Brexit vote sent its value plummeting, with speculation it could rise in coming months
Cryptocurrency prices crash as China cracks down on Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency prices have dropped dramatically as rumours spread that China will become the first country to begin cracking down on Bitcoin
Credit card companies extend limits for those with debt
A charity has claimed that major credit card companies have been automatically extending credit card limits for those already burdened by debt
UK companies to be required by law to release pay ratios
Under a new law, UK companies will be required to release pay ratio difference between CEOs and the average employee in a bid to increase transparency
A new contactless payment solution for public transit
Contactless payment is benefiting Canadian transport systems, explains Louis-Martin Fournier, Product Manager at the Desjardins Group
Imec start-up incubation for digital entrepreneurs
For those looking to kick-start their tech business, this imec start-up incubation programme offers support with coaching, facilities and funding
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Is cryptocurrency the new digital phenomenon?
Open Access Government looks at new digital technologies such as blockchain and bitcoin and highlights cryptocurrency and where it may go in the future
Cryptocurrency...
Budget Commissioner warns Brexit will led to “small cuts”
The EU’s budget will have to be scaled back after Brexit, says European Commission Budget Chief Günther Oettinger
How does the pension world look in 2017?
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s Graham Vidler shares his expectations for the pension world in 2017 and the next generation of pensioners
Judges rule long-term partner can claim public sector pension
A Northern Ireland woman has won a Supreme Court legal battle that is likely to improve the rights of unmarried couples over their public...
Nottinghamshire County Council reopens £6m growth fund
Businesses have been invited to bid for a share of a £6m growth fund to expand their operations when the council reopens it next week
Public sector pay to fall by thousands of pounds in real terms
The TUC has issued a warning that public sector pay is set to see a real terms drop by 2020 if the one per cent wage cap is enforced
Majority of SMEs forced to write off unpaid debts
New research shows three in four SMEs' unpaid debts have to be written off, threatening their growth and the jobs of their employees
According to...
European Commission announces boost for start-ups
The European Commission’s Start-up and Scale-up Initiative is being launched to help start-ups deliver their full innovation and job creation potential
It pulls together all...
Labour fined for failing to disclose General Election expenses
General Election expenses that were not disclosed after the General Election have come under scrutiny from the Electoral commission
The Electoral Commission has fined the...
Kent County Council launches six-week budget consultation
A six-week consultation will take place, giving Kent County Council the opportunity to explain the budget challenges it faces
A new six-week consultation has been...
The UK may still have to pay into the EU after Brexit
An unnamed cabinet member has told the BBC the UK may still have to pay into the EU after Brexit in order to secure...
LGPS – who’s in control?
John Hanratty, Head of Pensions North at Nabarro LLP discusses the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and how the new regulations might impact
With the...
