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Farmers need to include pensions in their inheritance tax planning. (Pic: Freelance)

Pensions inheritance tax blow for farmers

CAFRE students graduate from Queen’s University Belfast with master’s in business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise at the winter ceremony. Helena Scott (Aghadowey), Michaela Tener (CAFRE Lecturer), Meagan Quigg (Hillsborough), Maryella Corden (Craigavon), Adam Montgomery (Limavady) Dr Victoria Murphy (CAFRE Senior Lecturer), Sandra-Gai Carney (Crumlin) and Amy Fowler (Dungannon).

Senior Lecturer at CAFRE, Dr Victoria Murphy, congratulated the graduates

UK-based job management tool was crowned ‘Top Product’ and ‘Software/App of the Year’

Ad Feature Job management tool for tradespeople wins two esteemed business awards

Essity hand out toilet roll to Nottingham University students as part of their recruitment drive.

UK employer advertises jobs on toilet rolls in student loos

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Ad Feature How hitting a round number at a petrol pump can win you a car

Black Banx reports $2.3 billion profit before tax in nine months of 2024

Ad Feature Black Banx reports $2.3b profit before tax in nine months of 2024

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

Margaret McDowell Wilcox, the new President

Boccia and curling on offer at Seaforde WI

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

UFU corporate sales executive Craig Scott welcomes Adrian Gamble AG Agri as its newest corporate member.

AG Agri becomes UFU corporate member

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HSA to focus on tractor safety and farmer’s health and wellbeing

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

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Motorists urged to check out city centre parking options

£733m generated for local businesses from fans with resold tickets

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

Alastair Bell enjoying New York.

New York show a great success for local artisan food companies

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Downtime Deficit

Nine in 10 British business owners work on holiday, new damning study reveals – ...

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

Young adults are gearing up to become their own boss by 30

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

The best and worst parts of becoming your own boss
The average small business owner gave up their weekends for nine months when starting up.
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The Apprentice: Raise a glass, it's the only way you'll get through it

Lord Alan Sugar is the "boss" of The Apprentice UK.

The Apprentice UK: Top 9 most successful previous winners

Congratulations to Alex Irvine (Castlewellan) who graduated with a Master’s Degree in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise at the Queen’s University Belfast Winter Graduation. Alex a Sustainable Agriculture graduate from CAFRE continued her studies to attain a postgraduate degree through studying at CAFRE, Loughry Campus. For course information visit: www.cafre.ac.uk

Degrees of success for graduates

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Top tips for budding entrepreneurs

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

Wetherspoons: UK pub chain returns to profit following pandemic slump

Wetherspoons reports first annual profits since pandemic

Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease. (Photo: Getty Images)

On a roll: Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease

Many SMEs have reinvested their profits just to stay afloat this year

Aldi boss says 'savvy shoppers' helped profits jump by £118m

Samuel L. Jackson stars in new Warburtons advert

Wilko fell into administration in August after grappling with a cash shortage and sharp losses.

The Range snaps up Wilko in £5m deal - but stores will close

Commuters wait at a bus stop outside a branch of Barclays in London.

Barclays bank to axe 450 jobs across the business

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

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Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko ‘could be saved’ by rival discount chains according to experts

Troubled high street retailer Wilko has suspended home deliveries as it races for a rescue deal to avoid collapse. (Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Wilko stops online orders and appoints administrators

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Ne-Yo apologises after controversial remarks about gender identity and recognition

Ne-Yo apologises for controversial remarks about gender identity

Wilko bosses have warned the business is at risk of collapse

List of Wilko stores confirmed to close so far

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Parents are being offered budget-friendly tips to save money on uniform costs before the new school year begins.

Tips to save money on school uniforms including grants - how to apply

Aldi is hiring an ‘official beer taster’ to try new ranges

Aldi is hiring an ‘official beer taster’ to try new ranges

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

Miller and Carter

Miller and Carter issues important security warning to customers

SME owners will invest £5,000 into their own businesses

Three in 10 SMEs will invest over £5,000 - to start their own business