Sterling’s 20% appreciation to $1.4000 underlined a number of positive developments recently. However, post-Brexit tensions with Ireland and Scottish elections now threaten the 4-nation United Kingdom. In this report our FX & Macro Strategist for the UK, George Vessey, explains why the world’s 6th largest economy faces yet another critical moment in time. Click here to read the report
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Valentine’s Day at Fazenda
Celebrating the season of love at Fazenda with their specially-curated Valentine’s Menu. Available exclusively between 13th and 15th February.
Valentine’s Weekend at Chester Racecourse
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chester? Whether it’s Friday 14th February or Saturday 15th February, Chester Racecourse have got you covered
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.75 | 11th February 2025
Listen to the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast.
Employers in the Midlands “unprepared” as real-time benefits-in-kind reporting looms – and poll backs up need for help and support
Employers urged to start preparing for compulsory HMRC reporting on payroll expenses and benefits-in-kind from April 2026; scope for employers to introduce voluntary payrolling in the 2025/26 tax year to iron out teething problems before HMRC’s go-live.