An ex-wife’s court battle could have implications for the many thousands of people whose former partners are made bankrupt, says Michelle Ashworth of law firm DWF.
The government is planning to deliver a 75 per cent increase in research and development as a percentage of GDP by 2014, to remain competitive in the global market.
Over three-quarters of companies admit to forecasting errors, either over-estimating or under-estimating supply, demand, sales growth and financial estimates by five per cent.
More businesses are engaging in international trade with their foreign counterparts than ever before, as the international payments market is growing by 8 per cent year on year.
The swathe of foreign companies joining the London Stock Exchange is reducing the value of UK companies listed there and potentially increasing the cost of raising capital, according to major investors.
The convergence of UK and US accounting standards is likely to mean a shift from a principles-based approach to more rules-based methodology for British warns accountants KPMG but there is a belief the UK methodology will remain key.
