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Cost of living crisis
In July 2022, the annual rate of UK inflation (10.1%) was the highest it has been since 1982, affecting the affordability of goods and services.
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Thistle Group deal brings four new food brands to Rotherham’s Forge Island
Four new food brands have signed lease contracts on Rotherham’s Forge Island development, bringing a taste of the exotic to the town centre.
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A week in America | 30 September 2022
As UK Trade Minister, Kemi Badenoch flew in in the U.S. to promote the UK as the place for American businesses to do business, Martin explores the ‘special relationship’ between the two countries.
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The not so mini budget – IR35 reversal from April 2023
Victoria explores the implications that the reversal of the off-payroll worker rules passed in 2017 and 2021 will have on employers and employees.
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Will Truss survive?
Less than a month into her new job, and Liz Truss is already facing questions over her future. Why is she in such a mess already – and can she survive? Frank McKenna’s latest blog.
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We do not Truss you
Jim reflects on the spectacular economic implosion of the new Truss government and reports on the level of interest from business in the Labour Party that he noted at their Liverpool conference.
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Próst! Oktoberfest returns to Sedulo…
Eins, Zwei, Drei, Prost! The annual ‘Sedulo Oktoberfest’ is making it’s return this year to their German themed Klubs!
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First Downtown in Business Event
Paul James, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Red Rock Communications discusses his first experience of a DIB event. As someone who has described themselves as ‘not a fan’ of networking how did he find it?
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New Speakers Confirmed for High Speed Rail Group conference
Downtown CEO Frank McKenna amongst new confirmed speakers for High Speed Rail Group conference on Thursday 20th October.
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Hot topics in HMRC’s war on R&D tax relief abuses
Catax Senior R&D Tax Manager Mehul Kyprianou-Chavda discusses the hot topics in HMRC’s war on R&D tax relief abuses.
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Christmas at Fazenda Leeds
Celebrate this Christmas at Fazenda Leeds and indulge in a unique festive dining experience. Enjoy all the tradition behind the unique rodizio way of serving.