New UK Post-Graduate Route To Open To Nigerian Students In Summer

MIKE OCHONMA BUSINESS Editor   The UK government has confirmed the new graduate route will open for applications on July 1,  2021, to international students who successfully complete a degree at undergraduate level or above in the UK. International students on the Graduate route will be able to work or look for work after their […]

The Murky Picture of the UK’s Recovery

Around the world, the summer season is increasingly being looked at as a time of recovery. While many countries are still in the midst of partial shutdowns, and all are wary of a second wave of the coronavirus, economic outlooks by and large suggest that these next few months should bring about signs of progress. […]

Sterling hits lowest level since April 2017 as disorderly Brexit fears grow

British Pound

The pound plunged to new lows Tuesday after lackluster U.K. data compounded growing fears of a haphazard Brexit outcome at the end of October. Sterling versus the U.S. dollar weakened 0.7% Tuesday, reaching $1.2418 by late-morning London trade. It hit a 27-month low against the greenback and a new six-month low versus the euro. Against […]

US multinational buys into UK rehab centres as demand grows

Emma Wade-Smith

The UK private rehab market is set to grow exponentially, one of the largest addiction firms in the country has said after receiving US investment. Addiction treatment centres have reported increases in the number of people seeking help, and concerns have been raised that cuts to drug and alcohol services mean some addicts are being […]

Amazon UK tax bill falls despite profits leap

Amazon UK's Tax Bill

Online retail giant Amazon’s UK tax bill fell last year despite a near-trebling of profits. Amazon UK Services bill was £4.6m, down from £7.4m a year ago, accounts show. But the division, which operates the warehouse “fulfilment centres”, was able to defer £2.9 million. It meant that the company has paid £1.7m in tax for […]

Cadbury to launch new Dairy Milk bar with 30% less sugar

Cadbury

Cadbury is launching a new Dairy Milk bar with 30 per cent less sugar as part of industry efforts to tackle the obesity crisis. Fans of the original, however, have no need to fear as Cadbury, which is owned by Mondelez, will continue to produce it. Glenn Caton, president of Mondelez’s Northern Europe division, said […]