Business

President Donald Trump has signed a historic executive order that will allow cryptocurrencies and alternative assetsinto US 401(k) retirement plans for the first time — a move expected to fundamentally reshape long-term wealth building strategies and ripple through global capital markets. The announcement unlocks access to the $9 trillion US retirement market, historically limited to equities and bonds, by revising investment rules and encouraging retirement plan providers to include digital assets and private equity among...

The UK government is moving to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent employees from speaking out about alleged workplace harassment or discrimination, under newly published amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The change, announced on 7 July 2025, means that any clause in a contract or settlement agreement that attempts to silence an employee from disclosing or alleging harassment or discrimination will be legally void, unless the agreement falls under a narrow, as-yet undefined,...

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, their lowest level in more than two years, following a split vote among policymakers that reflects deep uncertainty over the UK’s economic outlook. In a historic two-round vote, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5-4 in favour of a 0.25 percentage point reduction, lowering the base rate from 4.25%. It marks the fifth quarter-point cut in the past 12 months and the first time...

Walk into any thriving condo community, and you’ll usually find more than well-maintained landscaping and friendly neighbors. You’ll find systems that work. Smart associations are using effective tools behind the scenes to manage the money that keeps everything running. From dues collection to vendor payments, modern condo management software is the foundation of future-focused communities. In condo living, trust is everything. When residents understand how their money is managed, and when they can see it...

Homeowners in the UK are changing how they heat their homes. Fire logs for wood burners are now a key part of making homes warm and cozy. This shift is driven by a need for sustainable and effective heating options. With rising energy costs, people are looking for better ways to heat their homes. Premium heat logs offer a smart and eco-friendly way to stay warm. They’re not just about warmth; they’re about making heating...

In 2025, foreign-exchange markets are as lively, and as unforgiving, as ever. Sterling still whipsaws when the Bank of England surprises, shipping invoices still land in dollars, and your CFO’s inbox still fills with “exclusive rate” emails from brokers promising to beat the market. If you’re a UK business owner or finance lead, you know the pain: every tenth of a penny on a £5 million transfer can decide whether the quarter ends in the...

Molly McDonald, founder of Blue Door Productions and a seasoned YouTube content specialist who has worked with Red Bull, KSI and the BBC, has praised YouTube’s latest efforts to clamp down on mass-produced, low-quality AI content, calling the move a vital step in protecting human creativity and authentic storytelling. The platform is rolling out new monetisation rules that restrict revenue opportunities for creators who rely solely on AI-generated content. The update, set to take effect...

You don’t need another lecture on why relying on a single revenue stream is risky; the last five years have given every UK entrepreneur a front-row seat to inflation spikes, supply-chain crunches and currency swings. The real puzzle is how to create meaningful additional income without sabotaging the day-to-day running of your core business. After working with hundreds of founders, I’ve boiled the options down to three high-impact, high-leverage strategies that won’t require you to...

Lee Castleton, one of the most high-profile victims of the Horizon IT scandal, has launched a £4.5 million lawsuit against the Post Office and Fujitsu, alleging malicious conduct, abuse of process, and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. The legal action, which represents the first individual claim of its kind against both organisations, was revealed through newly published court documents. The claim sets out forensically detailed losses and raises the prospect of a damaging...

The future of the TSB brand has been thrown into doubt after shareholders in Banco Sabadell approved the £2.65 billion sale of the UK high street bank to Santander, paving the way for the historic British lender to be fully integrated into the Santander UK group. The deal marks a major shift in the UK banking landscape and is expected to lead to branch closures and a phasing out of the TSB name, which dates...