Month: March 2017

Tesco Fined Over Accounting Scandal

Tesco Fined Over Accounting Scandal

Posted by | Mar 30, 2017 | |

Following investigations started by the Serious Fraud Office and Financial Conduct Authority in 2014 into the Tesco accounting scandal, the UK’s largest retailer has been ordered to pay £235m to settle the enquiry. Requiring final court approval, a fine of £129m has also been issued as part of a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA). A trading statement by the retailer on 29 August 2014 had resulted in the loss of around £85m to investors, a figure which Tesco have agreed to pay back in a deal struck with the FCA. The remaining amount encompasses the legal costs associated with the...

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Keys to Running a Successful Courier Business

Keys to Running a Successful Courier Business

Posted by | Mar 28, 2017 | |

Online shopping has become huge over the last 10-15 years and is growing more and more each year. The introduction of smartphones and the explosion in popularity of tablets since the iPad was first released have both had a huge impact on the popularity of online shopping too. For this reason, courier firms are now busier than ever. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own courier business then below are some tips in order to give you the best chance of success. Know the business One of the first things to know about the courier industry is that...

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