The cost of living crisis has “boosted” the secondhand industry, Sky News has been told, as more than £2bn is spent on pre-loved gifts this Christmas. Adam Jay, CEO of Vinted Marketplace, said the “trend” in buying pre-loved was “happening anyway” but described rising costs elsewhere as a possible “accelerator”. “I’m sure the cost of…
“I’m very excited but also very overwhelmed. It’s an amazing feeling.” When Sawsan Abou Zainedin fled Bashar al-Assad’s rule more than a decade ago, she thought she might never return. Now, after the fall of the regime, she’s headed to her hometown in southern Syria to see her father for the first time in seven…
A couple of years ago, it was just you and your computer science pals from college crowding around the communal Keurig. Your business has come a long way from that co-working space in a sketchy part of town. You used to worry about the tires getting stolen off your 10-speed before the workday was over….
The rugged mountains, limestone caves and spectacular waterfalls of Bannau Brycheiniog – the Brecon Beacons – attract visitors from all over the world. Tourism is a vital part of the local economy. But local attractions say the industry would be devastated by the Welsh government’s plans for a nightly visitor tax. “In an area like…
Matt Mullenweg accused Inc Magazine of distorting an interview with him, publishing verifiably fake facts and quoting people who lacked credibility. Mullenweg posted compelling examples of how the Inc magazine misrepresented his quotes and presented false fact, citing the selection of unflattering photos as evidence of a conscious effort to negatively slant their interview of…
If one fails to submit a belated return by December 31, 2024, specific consequences apply. ITR filing deadline: December 31, 2024, marks the final deadline for submitting belated and revised income tax returns for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). Whilst various taxpayer categories have distinct ITR filing deadlines, the final date for belated and revised returns…
Government borrowing in November was the lowest for that month in three years, according to official figures. November borrowing was £3.4bn less than the same time last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The state borrowed £11.2bn more than it took in last month. The deficit fall was not anticipated by analysts who…
Government borrowing fell in the year to November as more money was raised from taxes and less was spent on the country’s debt interest payments, according to official figures. Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax take – was £11.2bn last month, £3.4bn lower than the same month last year and the lowest November…
The digital disruption has fundamentally changed the way customers interact with companies and organizations. Today, people conduct their everyday work online, bank online, shop online, as well as access health and education services. As a result, digital identity management has become a major element of online living. Data security is more critical than ever, and…
The UK’s retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show. Retail sales rose just 0.2% last month despite discounting events in the run-up to Black Friday. It followed a 0.7% fall seen in October, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Sales…
