Finance

How agriculture and governance have shaped wealth inequality

New research shows land-hungry farming and scarce land drove wealth inequality over the past 10,000 years.

Why is innovation and data critical in an uncertain retail market?

Mark Halstead, partner at Red Flag, discusses why innovation and data are critical in an uncertain retail market after recent statistics revealed an increase in the number of retailers in decline.

Thousands sign up to Help to Save to earn 50p for every £1 saved

New statistics reveal more than 132,000 Help to Save account holders are eligible for bonuses totalling £14 million.

The UK’s anti-money laundering laws post-Brexit

John Binns, partner at BCL Solicitors LLP, considers the potential impact of Brexit on the UK’s anti-money laundering laws.

Petrol price surges in the future: What can we expect to see?

Petrol price surges are reflective of steep inflation at various historical points, but what does 2019 hold for our empty tanks? Here with Lookers, we delve into this issue further.

Chinese shadow banks: Threat or opportunity?

Kent Matthews, Cardiff University and Zhiguo Xiao, Fudan University, discusses whether new Chinese shadow banks are a threat or an opportunity.

Filling the gap between traditional banking and crypto

Whilst some people still ‘trust’ traditional financial institutions, many people are looking for a new world of banking including crypto, HEdpAY explores here.

Taxing and spending: Green fiscal and financial systems can stop environmental crises

When it comes to taxing and spending, Dominic Hogg from Eunomia Research & Consulting shares his views on how greening the fiscal and financial systems can help address environmental crises.

British parents paid out £20.5 million in grade bribes in 2018

An online tutoring agency has surveyed more than 2,000 parents to find out how many children are offered grade bribes to do well in their academic exams.

UK announces new price increase for trains

Today (14 August) the UK announced a further price increase for train fares, leading to some fares increasing by £100.

Wise healthcare spending can deliver better outcomes

Barbara Harpham, Chair of the Medical Technology Group, wants to see healthcare spending, particularly on medical technology, linked to tangible outcomes for patients, the economy and society.

UK employment rate at joint record high as wages surpass inflation

UK employment rate at joint record high 76.1%, as number in work reaches 32.8 million, and wages surpass inflation for the 17th consecutive month.

Retirement fund is top saving priority for Brits

Over half (58%) of Brits wish they had invested in their future and retirement fund at an earlier age, according to new research by Nottingham Building Society.

How to transition from finance to fintech

In this article, Chris Stappard, Managing Director of Edward Reed Recruitment, explains how you can make the switch from finance to fintech.

How can we save the NHS Pension Scheme?

Gary Smith, chartered financial planner at Tilney, responds to the Government’s proposals to deal with the current crisis facing members of the NHS Pension Scheme.

Research shows increased cybercrime risk to companies and public

New research from the BlackBerry Cylance Threat Intelligence Team has uncovered a trove of highly sensitive data, suggesting an increased cybercrime risk.

What it’s really like to work at LinkedIn’s top 10 businesses

In this article, we explore the reality behind working at some of the top 10 businesses most sought after on LinkedIn.

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