London retailers count cost of ‘tourist tax’ as sales fall by £220m
Retailers in London’s West End have suffered a £220 million loss in unrealised sales in the first half of 2024, following the UK government’s decision to scrap tax-free shopping for overseas visitors, according to new research by the New West
Dot Property Philippines Awards 2024: Celebrating the Best in Real Estate Excellence
The Dot Property Philippines Awards 2024 took place at the luxurious Okada Manila, bringing together the top real estate developers and agencies from across the country. Known as the most anticipated celebration of real estate excellence in the Philippines, the
Significant action required to stabilise UK public finances, warns OECD
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has been cautioned that “significant action” is necessary to stabilise the UK’s public finances, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report calls for an overhaul of the fiscal regime,
Questions mount as HBOS scandal victims await delayed report on alleged cover-up
More than seven years after Dame Linda Dobbs was appointed to investigate whether Lloyds Banking Group covered up a £1 billion fraud scandal at HBOS, the victims of the scandal are still waiting for answers. The review, initially expected to take
Lights, camera, take action: Pioneer turns Real to Reel with Gen Z short film competition
A decade after the successful launch of its first Youth Campaign, Pioneer Insurance proudly presents Real to Reel, a short film competition that captures the Gen Z POV on how to achieve a better future and inspire action on pressing