financial
Chancellor Reeves’ first budget ushers £40bn in tax rises, amid fiscal shift
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget represents a significant shift in fiscal policy, addressing the UK’s considerable funding gap with £40 billion in new tax rises alongside targeted spending cuts.
Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors brands to go as Vertu embarks on national rebranding
AM100 car dealer group Vertu Motors plans to operate all its retail outlets under the Vertu banner by April - ditching the Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors brands – in a bid to enhance marketing efficiency and drive cost savings
Pinewood accelerates growth with Lithia roll-out, international expansion plans progress
Automotive retail software provider Pinewood has reported significant progress in the first half of FY24, executing a roll-out of its system into Lithia UK dealers and expanding internationally.
Carwow secures new £41m to accelerate UK growth, scale European operations
The Carwow Group – which includes the Carwow online marketplace, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Carbuyer – has raised £41 million in new funding to accelerate its growth across the UK, Germany and Spain.