UK shoplifting offences reach record high as over 1.2m cases logged since 2019
Shoplifting in the UK has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.2 million cases recorded by police forces since April 2019, according to data obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK. The surge is particularly pronounced in 2023, with 344,709 offences logged—a 30%
Family businesses face new inheritance tax burden as relief cut to 50%
In a major shift affecting family-owned businesses, the Chancellor has announced that Business Property Relief (BPR) will be reduced to 50% from April 2026, exposing thousands of family firms to inheritance tax for the first time in decades. While previously exempt,
Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy ‘discriminatory’
Private schools in the UK, represented by the Independent Schools Council (ISC), have voted to take legal action against Labour’s decision to impose VAT on school fees. The ISC, which represents 1,400 independent schools, argues that the new tax is discriminatory,
Kuberno raises £9.5m in series a funding co-led by Barclays and Nasdaq Ventures
Kuberno, a global provider of legal entity management software, has closed its Series A funding round with a total of £9.5 million, including a recent £6 million investment from Barclays and Nasdaq Ventures. This capital injection follows Nasdaq Ventures’ initial investment
Driving Operational Efficiency in the Finance Industry with AI Automation: How Zunō.Lens is Revolutionizing Document Processing
In the ever-evolving financial sector, operational efficiency is paramount. With increasing pressures to process transactions swiftly, accurately, and at reduced costs, financial institutions are turning to advanced technologies to stay competitive.One of the most promising solutions in this domain is