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.

Supplier Overpayments – Fraud and Error – Just the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Fraud and error in the public sector is a complex issue which the Government is trying to tackle; Andrew Cushion, Managing Director of Twice2Much discusses.

Could fingerprint scanning and biometrics be the future of payment tech?

A new study has revealed that a third of Brits think fingerprint scanning and biometrics is the future of payment tech and 31% would embrace new payment technology for added security.

2019 Spring Statement: Period poverty, knife crime and STEM

In the 2019 Spring Statement, UK Chancellor Philip Hammond addressed current subjects such as period poverty alongside general poverty, knife crime, and priorities within STEM research funding.

How often do Brits move in their lifetime?

In this article, we examine the art of house moving in the UK and discuss how often the average person in Britain will move in their lifetime.

Financial advice services reshape will boost £1.6 trillion pension assets

A radical reshaping of financial advice services used by pension schemes for long-term investment strategies will benefit millions of savers and boost the nation’s £1.6 trillion retirement assets, under plans unveiled by the government.

How can banks prevent identity fraud?

Tim Bedard, Director, OneSpan, provides his advice on how banks can prevent identity fraud and gain the upper hand during a time of increased cyber attacks.

Where next for the British pig industry?

Zoe Davies, Chief Executive of the National Pig Association asks where next for the British pig industry and provides a fascinating response.

Driving business with data: Revolutionising the pensions industry

Jean-Michel Franco highlights the importance of being data-driven in the pensions industry in order to modernise and implement a successful digital transformation strategy.

The Economy of Wellbeing: A holistic approach to tackle future challenges

Minister of Social Affairs and Health in Finland, Pirkko Mattila, explains how The Economy of Wellbeing is a means to taking a holistic approach to tackle future challenges.

Bitcoin trends in Europe: Where is BTC/EUR heading?

Will the next bitcoin rally happen before the year is up or will the dips continue? It is hard to say for sure, but reviewing the bitcoin trends in Europe can help clarify some of the uncertainty.

New guidance will help employers close gender pay gap

Better engagement from senior leadership, increased staff awareness and improved recruitment practices will help companies reduce their gender pay gap the Minister for Women Victoria Atkins has announced.

Thousands more move off benefit cap and into work

Welfare reform shows success with record employment and more than 55,000 households moving off the benefit cap and into work.

Parents subsidising children at university by over £400 a month

New research has revealed that over one in five parents (21%) are subsiding their children’s studies at university by over £400 a month, with over half (55%) giving over £200 a month.

New 26-30 railcard saves millennials over £3.4 million

Since the launch of the new 26-30 railcard, over 125 thousand people have been able to save £3.4 million on their rail journeys.

Why gender equality is a critical economic challenge

Professor Jane Turner OBE DL, Teesside University, explains why we require a significant shift in attitudes and beliefs regarding gender equality in this country.

EU-Japan Economic Partnership agreement enters into force

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019, allowing businesses and consumers across Europe and Japan to take advantage of the largest open trade zone.

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