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Assura looks set to agree new £1.61bn private equity takeover approach

1 month ago | msn.com | Lawrence Matheson

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Three in 10 'put off making major purchase recently due to money worries'

1 month ago | msn.com | Lawrence Matheson

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Assura looks set to agree new £1.61bn private equity takeover approach

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

Assura, the owner of property and GP surgeries, is on the verge of agreeing to a private equity takeover following the latest bid led by US giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), valued at £1.61bn. Assura, listed in London and owning over 600 buildings including doctors' surgeries, stated that KKR and Stonepeak Partners have proposed a potential offer worth 49.4p per share.
High street firms face £1bn 'tsunami' of surging costs as business rate cut

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

High street shops, eateries and pubs across England could be paying out an additional £1bn in taxes when a current discount sees a reduction next month, piling on a "tsunami" of surging costs set to hit the sector, new analysis has suggested. Tax and software experts at Ryan have indicated that businesses situated in the capital are set to feel the brunt of these changes most significantly.
Three in 10 'put off making major purchase recently due to money worries'

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

Three in 10 people have shied away from committing to big buys recently because of money concerns, according to a study for Which? The consumer group's monthly consumer insight tracker discovered that 28% of individuals had passed on major purchases such as cars, furniture, and electronic gadgets over the past month due to worries about their future household finances.
Gordon Brown's charity to open new multibank to help families in West Midlands

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

A new initiative co-launched by ex-PM Gordon Brown is set to make a significant impact from Monday, as the latest multibank opens its doors in Birmingham with a commitment to provide surplus goods to thousands of families in need. The West Midlands Multibank aims to distribute over 750,000 surplus items to some 75,000 families across the region within the next twelve months.
Firms are holding back on hiring new staff because of economic uncertainty

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

Companies are delaying or cutting back on recruitment due to a gloomy economic forecast and increasing payroll expenses, recruiters report. A survey involving 400 recruitment agencies has shown a significant decline in the number of candidates securing both permanent and temporary positions. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG have observed a softer demand for labour, underscored by a reduction in job openings in February.
Drones and AI could improve standards in the roofing industry, says Checkatrade

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

Checkatrade has suggested that drones and artificial intelligence might be the answer to raising standards in the roofing industry. The company highlighted the lack of formal qualifications or licences required for roofers, which allows unqualified individuals to easily enter the market, often leaving homeowners uncertain about the quality of work.
Work-related ill health is costing the economy more than £415m a week, says TUC

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

Work-related ill health is draining the economy of over £415m every week, according to new research. The TUC has revealed that their analysis indicates a one-third increase in the number of days lost due to health conditions such as stress, depression, and anxiety since 2010. The union body highlighted that in the year 2023 to 2024, approximately 34 million working days were forfeited to work-related ill health, a significant rise from the 22 million days in 2010.
Over-50s reveal the money advice they would give to their younger selves

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Lawrence Matheson

A significant number of over-50s would tell their younger selves to spend less on weddings, more on experiences, and dedicate more time to planning for later life, according to a survey. Reflecting on what they would have done differently, 16% of this age group said they would have made a more detailed retirement plan at a younger age.