Category: Risk

  • Lloyds bankers risk bonus cuts over two-day office rule

    Senior bankers at Lloyds Banking Group risk having their bonuses cut if they fail to meet new in-office requirements, which require being on site at least two days a week. The move, revealed ahead of FY2024 bonuses next month, comes as major employers are backing away from remote working arrangements…

  • New tax checks on side hustles like eBay and Vinted risk confusion over different reporting periods

    HM Revenue & Customs is stepping up its scrutiny of “side hustle” earnings, requiring online platforms such as eBay, Vinted and Airbnb to provide information on users’ 2024 income by the end of this month. However, concerns have been raised that the discrepancy between the UK tax year (April to…

  • Bitcoin At Risk Of Supply Shock As ETF Issues Buy More BTC Than Was Produced In December

    This article is also available in Spanish. The world’s largest cryptocurrency may be at risk Presentation shock As demand from Bitcoin ETFs in the United States (US) rises far beyond expectations. In December 2024, the BTC volume was obtained by Bitcoin ETFs The quantity extracted during the same month more…

  • Starmer’s Travels Outstrip Past UK Leaders, Posing Ratings Risk

    Breadcrumb links PMN works UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled abroad on official business during his first six months in power more than any of his immediate predecessors, risking the perception that he is more interested in foreign affairs than in addressing domestic policy issues. Article writer: Bloomberg News Isabella…

  • Is Bitcoin Price At Risk Of A Drop To $78,000? This Pattern Suggests So

    Many predictions for the price of Bitcoin in 2025 have appeared since the beginning of the year. While many experts expect the leading cryptocurrency to build on historical price action in 2024, some believe that its value has reached its peak in the current cycle. A prominent cryptocurrency trader on…

  • Women who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEO

    Debbie Crosby, chief executive of the National Building Society, has warned that women who regularly work from home could miss out on promotion opportunities due to their lower personal visibility. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Crosby said that more women than men have chosen flexible working in the…

  • Women who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEO

    Debbie Crosby, chief executive of the National Building Society, has warned that women who regularly work from home could miss out on promotion opportunities due to their lower personal visibility. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Crosby said that more women than men have chosen flexible working in the…

  • Online traders face crucial HMRC deadline as eBay sellers risk large tax bills

    Leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has warned that eBay sellers and other online traders could face significant tax demands if they fail to register for self-assessment by the end of the year. Under new reporting rules, platforms such as eBay must provide HMRC with details of…

  • UK employers urged to adopt fertility policies or risk losing talented staff

    Companies that fail to support employees undergoing fertility treatment risk high staff turnover and increased sick leave, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). NHS figures show that one in seven couples now face fertility challenges, leading to calls for formal workplace policies that include flexible working hours, paid leave…

  • ONDO Faces 30% Correction Risk If It Loses $1.46 Support – Top Analyst

    This article is also available in Spanish. Ondo Finance has faced significant challenges in recent weeks, with its price falling more than 30% from its all-time high of $2.14. Despite the recent downturn, many analysts remain optimistic about ONDO’s potential for recovery, citing its strong performance earlier this cycle as…

  • XRP Price at Risk: Can Support Levels Hold?

    Ayush Jindal, one of the prominent figures in the world of financial markets, has more than 15 years of brilliant experience in the fields of forex and cryptocurrency trading. Known for his unparalleled proficiency in delivering technical analysis, Ayush is a trusted advisor and top market expert to investors around…

  • Christmas rail travel at risk as staff shortages and strikes loom

    Travel plans over the festive season are under threat as the UK Rail Minister warns of staff shortages and a new strike by Avanti West Coast train managers. Lord Peter Hendy, speaking before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, expressed concern that falling staffing levels could disrupt Christmas train…

  • New sick pay rules risk dismissals as businesses grapple with Rayner’s reforms

    Angela Rayner’s proposed overhaul of workers’ rights could force employers to fire employees who fall ill for long periods, recruitment companies have warned, as companies face new cost burdens at a time when recruitment expenses are escalating. Under the government’s plans, employees will be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay…

  • Trump’s low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets

    Written by Rodrigo Campos and Libby George NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Donald Trump promised to “drill, baby, drill” to cut energy costs in half, a plan that sends shivers through the governments of emerging market oil producers worried about dollar yields and fills poorer importing countries with hope. In practice,…

  • Southwest will end cabin service earlier due to reduce injury risk

    Southwest Airlines says it will end earlier cabin service on its flights starting next month. A company spokesperson said that starting Dec. 4, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet (5,486 meters) instead of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). The company said the change in procedure…

  • Southwest will end cabin service earlier due to reduce injury risk

    Southwest Airlines says it will end earlier cabin service on its flights starting next month. A company spokesperson said that starting Dec. 4, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet (5,486 meters) instead of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). The company said the change in procedure…

  • Data Shows Selling Pressure Mounts On Bitcoin: Is The Bull Run at Risk?

    Although Bitcoin has retained investor confidence by holding above critical psychological levels such as $90,000, the asset is facing a notable shift in market sentiment. CryptoQuant analyst, G aah, recently shared Visions This indicates high selling pressure within the market, which may indicate caution for traders. At the core of…

  • Data Shows Selling Pressure Mounts On Bitcoin: Is The Bull Run at Risk?

    Although Bitcoin has retained investor confidence by holding above critical psychological levels such as $90,000, the asset is facing a notable shift in market sentiment. CryptoQuant analyst, G aah, recently shared Visions This indicates high selling pressure within the market, which may indicate caution for traders. At the core of…

  • Vauxhall to close Luton plant, over 1,100 jobs at risk amid EV mandate pressures

    Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, has announced plans to close its van manufacturing plant in Luton next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk. The decision comes amid increasing pressure from the UK government’s stringent electric vehicle (EV) sales targets, part of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.…

  • UK Funds Risk Tax Hit for Underinvesting at Home, Official Warns

    Breadcrumb links BMN Business The UK could claw back pension tax breaks from asset managers who fail to invest adequately domestically, the head of the British Business Bank said in a warning about the risks the industry faces as the government seeks to implement a major growth initiative. Article writer:…