Mark Wilson has put Aviva back in the game – Bottom Line August 8, 2014 When I think of Norwich, three things come to mind – Norwich City, Norwich Union and Alan Partridge. You’ll be relieved to hear that I’m going to spare you any terrible puns based on the latter, but I will dare to make an albeit clumsy connection between the first two. Aviva, as it is now [...]
MySale founders Carl and Jamie Jackson are no flash in pan September 15, 2014 Carl and Jamie Jackson: The winning team behind the website that started with the 2001 British Lions rugby tour down under Retail has always been a family affair for Carl and Jamie Jackson, the co-founders of MySale – a “flash” website where shoppers can buy countless brands at a discount for short periods of time. [...]
Alliance Boots insists its tax arrangements are within law October 14, 2013 HEALTHCARE giant Alliance Boots today said that an attack on its tax arrangements is “extraordinary and disappointing”, insisting it complies fully and openly with local tax laws. A group of trade unions and anti-poverty charity War on Want have today issued a report claiming that Alliance Boots has avoided at least £1.1bn of tax since [...]
Car review: The Lexus NX 300h is an eco-friendly drive that doesn’t skimp on gadgets October 13, 2014 Pulling away in a car on a wave of silence still doesn’t make sense in my brain. I’ve driven plenty of electric and hybrid cars, but every time I gently move off from a standstill on a peacefully eerie surge of current-fed calm, it still gets me. I’m experiencing this soothing yet unsettling [...]
Europa League: Spurs secure Europa League spot August 28, 2014 TOTTENHAM 3 AEL 0 Tottenham win 5-1 on aggregate TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino admired the poise shown by starlet Harry Kane after he brushed aside penalty agony to ignite Spurs’ passage to the Europa League group stages with the first goal in a commanding victory over Cypriot outfit AEL last night. Striker Kane missed an [...]
Burger King tax row hits Warren Buffett after Tim Hortons takeover announcement August 26, 2014 Burger King and US tycoon Warren Buffett were forced to defend a £7bn (£4.25bn) takeover of Canadian chain Tim Hortons yesterday amid mounting political tension in America over tax inversions. The Miami-based giant said it would buy the coffee and doughnut chain for $11.4bn and relocate to Ontario, Canada – seemingly to benefit from [...]
Burger King to leave US in $20bn tax inversion deal August 25, 2014 Burger King is in talks to combine with Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons in a deal that would create a fast food empire with a market valuation of over $20bn (£12bn). The companies confirmed they had entered merger talks late on Sunday, and said the new merged group would be based in Canada, [...]
Skill shortage means oil and gas workers can earn £1,500 per day July 27, 2014 Oil and gas contractors can now earn more than £1,500 per day due to a global skills shortage in the sector, according to new research from tax advisors Von Essen today. Individuals who can take on critical, skilled roles at a moment’s notice – dubbed super contractors – could earn up to £1,000 per day [...]
Endgame approaches as bidders fight for Co-op pharmacy chain June 30, 2014 The sale of Co-op’s chemist business may be nearing its conclusion as several big bidders compete to be chosen as the winner of the long-running disposal. The Co-op group, which is also selling its farms business, is selling its chemist chain, including over 700 pharmacies employing around 6,500 staff. An outcome is likely in a [...]
Britain’s biggest companies call on Westminster for fundamental business rates reform September 16, 2014 Some of Britain's biggest businesses including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Tesco, General Motors and Tata Steel have called on the government to rip up the current business rate regime claiming the current system is “a critical problem for all of British business”. The controversial tax delivers around £25bn to the Treasury every year, but [...]