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Dr Green has introduced the Digital Key – a groundbreaking product that fuses the cannabis industry with blockchain technology. These NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) offer buyers a unique entry into the…

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Fuel prices are ‘far higher than they should be’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/fuel-prices-are-far-higher-than-they-should-be/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:25:13 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=174521

The RAC has accused fuel retailers of exploiting the general election as their margins are “persistently high.” The motoring group said since the end of April wholesale costs fell for…

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UK exports could surge if SME export finance guarantee scheme promoted more effectively https://londonlovesbusiness.com/uk-exports-could-surge-if-sme-export-finance-guarantee-scheme-promoted-more-effectively/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:49:32 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=173983

SME exports could grow if more companies were aware of and using ‘GEF’ – the General Export Facility – a relatively unknown but valuable government scheme designed to boost Britain’s…

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Cash is officially King as new banknotes enter circulation https://londonlovesbusiness.com/cash-is-officially-king-as-new-banknotes-enter-circulation/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:30:02 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=173841

Today marks the first day that banknotes of King Charles III officially enter circulation which will co-circulate alongside Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles portrait will feature on £5, £10, £20…

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The most expensive supermarket fuel retailer exposed https://londonlovesbusiness.com/the-most-expensive-supermarket-fuel-retailer-exposed/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:33:57 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=173832

According to new analysis by the RAC Asda has been named as the most expensive supermarket fuel retailer. The RAC said that at the end of May Morrisons, Tesco and…

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17% of businesses applying for VAT registration last year were unsuccessful https://londonlovesbusiness.com/17-of-businesses-applying-for-vat-registration-last-year-were-unsuccessful/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:38:33 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=173547

17% of businesses (53,000 out of 314,000) applying for VAT registration with HMRC last year were unsuccessful*, say chartered accountants and business advisers Lubbock Fine. Not being registered for VAT…

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Car hire prices 20% cheaper this half term than last year https://londonlovesbusiness.com/car-hire-prices-20-cheaper-this-half-term-than-last-year/ Wed, 29 May 2024 07:29:28 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=173245

A new study of car hire costs in Europe this May half term reveals that prices are down by 20% on last year, but a week’s car hire is still…

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Two in five businesses stalled by funding struggles  https://londonlovesbusiness.com/two-in-five-businesses-stalled-by-funding-struggles/ Tue, 28 May 2024 09:15:21 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=173152

Against a backdrop of lending to SMEs dropping for a third straight year, medium-sized businesses are facing difficulty securing the capital they need to make the ‘leap’ to large, according…

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China container shipping leasing rates go 2.5X in May, container prices rise by 88% https://londonlovesbusiness.com/china-container-shipping-leasing-rates-go-2-5x-in-may-container-prices-rise-by-88/ Fri, 24 May 2024 08:02:48 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=172997

A recent survey conducted by Container xChange with around 800 freight forwarders, container traders, and supply chain professionals in China confirms that the shipping container trading market has further tightened…

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Ryanair profits take off https://londonlovesbusiness.com/ryanair-profits-take-off/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:26 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=172623

Ryanair’s profits have climbed by more than a third after the low cost airline reported in the year to end of March profits after tax rose to £1.64 billion. This…

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