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eBay is set to ban the sale of e-bikes and their batteries by private individuals in the UK from 31 October, citing rising concerns over battery fires. From this date, only “eligible business sellers” will be permitted to list these items, though the company has not yet clarified the specific criteria for eligibility. E-bikes, which […]

China has hit back at the European Union with new taxes on European brandy imports, a move seen as retaliation for the EU’s recent imposition of steep tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The Chinese commerce ministry has described the tax as an “anti-dumping” measure designed to protect domestic producers from significant harm caused by European

Three private Christian schools and a group of parents are preparing to launch a legal challenge against the government’s plan to impose VAT on school fees. Emmanuel School in Derby, the Branch Christian School in Yorkshire, and the King’s School in Hampshire, alongside parents, claim that the tax will unlawfully discriminate against faith-based schools and

We speak with Jamie Shaw, CEO of Shawton Energy, a leader in delivering large-scale commercial solar energy solutions to businesses across various sectors. With almost three decades of experience in the renewable energy industry, Shawton Energy has helped companies like DHL, Princes, and Hilton transition to greener, more sustainable energy solutions. Here Jamie discusses how

Business confidence has dropped for the first time in a year amid growing concerns over potential tax increases in the upcoming budget. According to the latest business confidence monitor from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), confidence among businesses fell from 16.7 in the second quarter to 14.4 in the third

Ministers are exploring plans to build a more cost-effective “HS2-light” railway line between Birmingham and Manchester, after the original high-speed rail project beyond Birmingham was scrapped. This new proposal, which aims to improve capacity while reducing costs, is being considered as part of a broader review of the country’s infrastructure needs. The “HS2-light” line would

As a small business owner you’ve probably heard about SEO more times than you can count. But do you really know why it’s so important? It’s easy to brush off search engine optimisation as something only big companies or multinationals need. But let me tell you, SEO is a game changer—whether you run a local

The number of children in private education has dropped by 10,000 over the past year as parents anticipate the introduction of VAT on school fees in January, according to the Independent Schools Council (ISC). The organisation estimates the move could cost the government an additional £93 million to educate these pupils in state schools. A

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce significant tax cuts for electric car, heat pump, and biofuel manufacturers to accelerate the UK’s path to net zero. The business group is advocating for slashing the corporation tax rate for companies involved in these sectors to 10%, down from the current

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