Microsoft Bumps up Prices by as much as 22% amid Brexit Fears
As Brexit looms, more and more corporations are feeling the pressure of operating in a directionless nation. In a recent blog, Microsoft have announced that from January 1st 2017, there will be a 13% price increase for business software...
Air India wins at Asian Voice Awards
Was Awarded at the Asian Voice Political & Public Life Awards
Air India has added yet another feather in its cap by winning the Airline of the Year at the Asian Voice Political & Public Life Awards in London.
The...
Social Media Marketing Conference 2016
Social media marketing is at the top of the list in daily activities for businesses. Whatever the industry, size of business, there is no doubt about it , companies are increasingly harnessing the power of social media to target...
Inter Faith Enterprise Catalyst
Programme Aimed at Young People in Regions Community
Near Neighbours has announced that the Catalyst Interfaith Leadership Training will be running in Smethwick. The course is for people of faith aged 18-30 who live, work or worship in...
Uber-Style Breakdown App Launched
A Nottingham entrepreneur has launched a mobile app which helps motorists find and track breakdown assistance without paying for a membership.
The app ResQ allows users to select a number of roadside services including recovery, wrong fuel assistance, fuel delivery...
University to collaborate with Hero Group to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the State...
Hero Group and Birmingham City University are collaborating to establish the Munjal BCU School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBSI) to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the State of Punjab.
The project will come up at Ludhiana and will cater to...
Mobile Phone Companies Overcharging Customers After Contracts End
Research suggests Vodafone, EE and Three are continuing to charge customers for the mobile phones they buy as part of a contract, even after the cost of the handset has been paid off.
Customers who do not take out a...
US Shuts Down Pakistan’s Habib Bank Over Terror Link Concerns
Pakistan’s Habib Bank has had its New York office shut down by United States banking regulators after nearly 40 years, for apparently repeatedly failing to heed concerns over possible terrorist financing and money laundering.
New York banking officials said Pakistan’s...
Changes in Dividend Tax
by Raza Ullah Samar, Chartered Accountant
In July 2015, the Chancellor introduced significant changes to the way dividends are currently taxed.
At the moment, all UK dividends are paid with a notional 10% tax credit, therefore the basic rate tax is...
Qatar trip has Birmingham out of the blocks for post-Brexit Britain
Birmingham city council leader John Clancy has hailed his recent trade mission to Qatar as a significant step in the battle to unlock millions of pounds worth of investment in a post-Brexit landscape.
Cllr Clancy has returned from a three-day...
