Most vehicles are now required to meet new tighter exhaust emissions standards or pay a charge to travel within the zone. Drivers whose vehicles exceed the ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emission Zone) emission standards must pay between £12.50 to £100, a charge that is enforced by a network of cameras across the city. What is the Ultra-Low … Continued
By Ruth Collier
Unfortunately, many SMEs make common mistakes when it comes to their finances that can have a significant impact on their bottom line. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most common mistakes SMEs make with their finances and provide tips on how to avoid them. We hope this blog helps you as an … Continued
By Ruth Collier
Market leading UK wholesaler of manufacturer of welding equipment, Weldfast, has acquired Techserv. Techserv is a leading British specialist in the design and manufacture of Plasma, Gas and Waterjet cutting systems. Since 1986, Techserv have manufactured over 800 plasma, gas and waterjet machines, used in all aspects of industry from sole traders through to industrial … Continued
By Ruth Collier
This increase is the 14th consecutive rise in interest rates which is only adding to the pressure many businesses and individuals are already experiencing due to the cost-of-living crisis. So, what does the rise in interest rate mean for SMEs? What are interest rates? According to the Bank of England, an interest rate states how … Continued
What do property investors and landlords need to know about the rest of the 2022/23 tax year and how can they get smarter with property investment? This blog aims to answer those questions and more. UK property values at an all-time high Let’s start with the good news, property value has been growing this year … Continued
RAB Microfluidics is led by CEO Rotimi Alabi, a PHD graduate from Nigeria. The company has developed and patented a microfluidic ‘lab on a chip’ after identifying a gap in the market to radically improve oil lubrication analysis. The technology diagnoses early signs of failure preventing costly machinery break downs in equipment like main engines, … Continued
The government has proposed that from 2025 all newly rented residential properties will be required to have an EPC rating of C or above. Despite this deadline being three years away, property experts are advising landlords to act now due to the lack of skilled labour in the market, the increasing cost of materials and … Continued
The business recently celebrated its milestone of reaching 100,000 customers, providing thousands of regular customers and millions of pounds to local businesses. But where did they start out, and how did we help? A start-up with a big dream Founded in 2014 by Matthew Connelly, ihateironing was the first dry cleaning delivery service to operate … Continued
The company has developed a technology using quantum-enabled gas imaging LiDAR (laser imaging, detection, and ranging) cameras to visualise and quantify environmental Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, which can also be used to monitor methane leaks caused by oil and natural gas extraction. The technology means that leaks can be effectively detected, and accurately located for … Continued
But with the newly proposed EPC regulations fast approaching, it is becoming increasingly important for rental properties to refurbish and become more energy efficient. How do I get a good EPC rating? Each property should have a valid property EPC rating, they need to be renewed every 10 years. You can issue a new energy … Continued