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More investors are considering start-ups for their potentially strong returns – and a tempting 30 per cent tax break – but the sector says it still needs almost £7billion to reach its potential. The Enterprise Investment Scheme is a government-led scheme that helps younger, businesses raise finance by offering investors generous tax reliefs, including income … Read more
Over the years, the likes of Keith Floyd, Nigel Slater, Nigella Lawson and Rick Stein have never been far from our television screens, often after foreign jaunts. Like them, we have become accustomed to returning home hoping to recreate that life-altering Colosseum-side bowl of cacio e pepe in Rome. With recipe-inspiring holidays on hold, how … Read more
A fifth of UK adults want to start their own business this year but some are still cautious, wanting either further support or a less uncertain environment. The UK’s Start-up Appetite, a report conducted on behalf of small business support network Enterprise Nation and Government-backed funding scheme Start Up Loans, found many still have entrepreneurial … Read more
Stamp duty holiday prompts the number of landlords wanting to buy more buy-to-let properties to treble One in 10 property investors said they were looking to expand their portfolios Landlords can make use of the stamp duty holiday but still pay a 3% surcharge By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline Published: 07:44 GMT, 26 October 2020 … Read more
Britons’ appetite for dining out is undaunted by end of Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Tripadvisor search data shows Tripadvisor has analysed the volume of UK users searching for places to eat In the first two weeks of September, searches were in line with 2019 demand Searches were also up 38% compared to July and … Read more
Good luck getting into your favourite restaurant today, if you haven’t booked long in advance. This Bank Holiday Monday is the final day of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, in which diners can claim 50 per cent of the cost of their meal (up to a maximum of £10 a head) from the … Read more
Compass Group shares dropped after it detailed plans for the biggest fundraising since the coronavirus crisis began. The world’s largest catering firm managed to raise a staggering £2billion from investors to help it survive the lockdown. The mass closures of schools, offices and sports stadiums have hammered demand for its services. Revenues sank by a … Read more
With thousands across the globe working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, the temptation to reach into the fridge or cupboard for another snack is almost overwhelming. But there are ways you can reduce or at least curb your appetite, provided you know how. Personal trainer Rachael Attard, from Sydney, said having a big appetite … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more