Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has lost a bid to trade mark the shape of its “iconic” Defender SUV, paving the way for a competitor to manufacture a similar model in the UK.
Property – Is this the end of the Bank of Mum and Dad for first-time buyers?
Following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, many mortgage lenders are asking for evidence from first-time buyers (FTBs) that the majority of their deposit comes from their own savings, possibly signalling the end of the Bank of Mum and Dad.
Inheritance tax receipts fall for the first time in more than 10 years
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have fallen for the first time in more than 10 years, according to the latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Amazon free to invest in Deliveroo after CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Amazon the green light to invest in London-based Deliveroo after initially citing competition concerns.
COVID-19 – Half of all furloughed staff have returned to work
More than half of the workers placed on furlough leave through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are likely to have returned to work, according to data from the Resolution Foundation.