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Monday, 25 January, 2021

Quantum technologies
Cambridge quantum computing start-up targets global expansion
Riverlane aiming to lead advances in cutting edge technology
Sunday, 24 January, 2021

Brexit
Mastercard to increase fees for UK purchases from EU
Departure from single market spells end for Brussels-mandated cap on transaction levies
Friday, 22 January, 2021

London fights for its future
UK government must improve image to lift business confidence, report warns
Ministers need to be ‘stable and strategic’ to cement London’s position as leading financial centre, study suggests
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Coronavirus economic impact
Businesses miss out on Covid cash after UK sticks to EU state-aid rules
Companies angry at being locked out of £4.6bn grant scheme because they have already passed agreed cap on support
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Retail & Consumer industry
Beckhams pay themselves healthy dividend even as losses deepen
Multimillionaire celebrities’ fashion empire shows breach of financial covenants in latest report
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Derivatives
IG expands in US with $1bn Tastytrade acquisition
UK spread-betting specialist strengthens foothold in world’s biggest derivatives market
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Executive Pay
More than half of UK chiefs lose bonuses after pandemic shock
Early signs of restraint as investors prepare to take a hard line on high executive pay
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Corporate governance
Evaluations of UK company boards face tighter scrutiny
Review calls for code of conduct as Beis seeks to raise standards after Carillion scandal
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Coronavirus economic impact
Small UK businesses are ‘running out of cash’, chancellor warned
Debt levels are rising fast as entrepreneurs face toughest months yet of the pandemic
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Tuesday, 19 January, 2021

UK Budget
Rishi Sunak risks clash with business over proposed corporation tax rise
UK chancellor believes it fair to ask for more after taxpayer support during pandemic
Monday, 18 January, 2021

UK business & economy
Boris Johnson vows to business he will seize ‘opportunities of Brexit’
UK prime minister shares plans to revive economy at first meeting of ‘build back better’ council
Monday, 18 January, 2021

UK small companies
UK prompt-payment code to be strengthened to help small businesses
Companies will have to pay 95% of small suppliers within 30 days, down from 60 days
Monday, 18 January, 2021

FT City Network
City of London bosses warn against post-Brexit deregulation
Business chiefs say there is little need for wholesale rule changes in the UK
Friday, 15 January, 2021

Coronavirus economic impact
Sunak tailors Budget to avoid job cuts
Chancellor aims to urge employers to keep staff on once Covid measures end
Thursday, 14 January, 2021

City of London Corp
City of London sets out five year post-pandemic recovery plan
Governing corporation of UK capital keen to push green policies
Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

Brompton Bicycle
Brompton pedals faster to keep up with global bike boom
Cycle maker embarks on rapid expansion after surge in demand during lockdowns
Tuesday, 12 January, 2021

Brexit
N Ireland food shortages set to worsen, say UK supermarket heads
Further supply disruption expected from new border regime after Brexit grace period ends
Tuesday, 12 January, 2021

Accounting & Consulting services
New UK business secretary pledges to target Big Four audit reform
Kwasi Kwarteng says accountancy overhaul is ‘one of his initial priorities’
Monday, 11 January, 2021

Cannabis industry
Cannabis groups race to become first to win London listing
Groups eye IPOs after financial regulator sets out rules for sector
Monday, 11 January, 2021

UK business & economy
Small UK businesses call for more support to face Covid impact
More than 250,000 companies at risk of collapse this year, quarterly FSB survey suggests
Friday, 8 January, 2021

Brexit
City of London stumbles through first week of Brexit
Deal struck with EU largely excluded financial services, with consequences for firms
Friday, 8 January, 2021

Technology sector
UK fintech review to propose changes to visa and listing rules
Government has identified buoyant sector as a priority following Brexit
Thursday, 7 January, 2021

Brexit
UK retailers stumped by post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Brands review supply chains to Europe threatened by terms of accord with Brussels
Wednesday, 6 January, 2021

Brexit
Boris Johnson calls for business support over regulatory change
PM’s rallying call for corporate leaders could set alarm bells ringing in Brussels
Wednesday, 6 January, 2021

News in-depthBrexit
Brexit red tape prompts rethink on cross-Channel trade
Deal between London and Brussels leads some UK SMEs to pause trade and others to give up on cross-border business altogether