Economic outlook: Boosting confidence amid tax rise uncertainties
As tax rise uncertainties loom, businesses seek clarity and optimism from the government.
Roadworks in Rosemount: Businesses face financial challenges
Local businesses express concerns over declining foot traffic due to roadworks.
Santander faces financial uncertainty after court ruling on motor finance
Santander’s UK arm delays results amid concerns over financial implications.
Private banks and the debt crisis in developing countries
Exploring how private banks exacerbate financial struggles in developing countries.
First-time buyers surge as landlords exit the property market
A significant rise in home sales is driven by first-time buyers amid landlord exodus.
Concerns rise over potential capital gains tax hikes in the UK
Experts warn that increasing capital gains tax could drive investors abroad and harm the economy.
Frozen tax thresholds and their impact on economic growth in the UK
Exploring the implications of tax bracket creep on middle-income earners
Addison Lee expands its reach into Aberdeen’s private hire market
The acquisition by ComfortDelGro paves the way for new services in Aberdeen.
D2Zero expands its clean energy portfolio with Kelton acquisition
The acquisition of Kelton strengthens D2Zero’s position in the energy transition sector.
Chancellor hints at potential rise in employer national insurance contributions
Rachel Reeves suggests changes to national insurance could impact job costs.
Italian manufacturing: bicycle revival with Taurus Biciclette
There is more cycling tradition in Italy than you make think and as we head to the height of the Italian summer, we take a look at the historic bicycle builder, Taurus. The company was originally established in 1908 and…
Valentino Rossi is Italy's highest paid sports star
Italian sports stars apparrently don’t get much bigger than Valentino Rossi. After his move to Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati for the 2011 MotoGP season, it turns out Rossi is also the most highly paid Italian sports star around. It’s quite…
No F1 in Rome: Luca di Montezemolo says hands off Monza Grand Prix
Ferrari president and well-known Italian entrepreneur, Luca di Montezemolo, has announced at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Monza that Italy’s famous Formula 1 race will stay in Monza. The announcement comes after concerns that the race would be moved…
Versace opens new jewellery boutique in Beijing
Versace has just opened a new jewellery boutique in Beijing; 80 square metres in size, the luxury boutique which sells Versace watch and jewellery collections is located within the famous China Central palace, Beijing’s most exclusive shopping mall. The interior…
Italian wines from Liguria on show in La Spezia
“Liguria da bere” or “Drinking Liguria” is an fair of traditional products and wine from Liguria that will take place in La Spezia, south of the Cinque Terre, this weekend.Liguria is one of the more undervalued regions in Italy, though…
Belen Rodriguez removed from Italian advertising campaign?
It will be a difficult move for the Italian show girl from Argentinian origin, if Belen Rodriguez were to be sacked from her brand endorsement role at TIM: Telecom Italia. We’ve already looked at how to do advertising in Italy,…
Great Wine Capitals Florence Best of Wine Tourism awards
The Great Wine Capitals Florence branch announced the 2011 winners of the Best of Wine Tourism in Chianti last week, and DolceVita participated in the event and the subsequent tour of the winning locations. The awards were announced at the…
Italian lingerie bra trade-in scheme with Irina Shayk
When next you’re shopping for some Italian lingerie, especially if you pop in to an Intimissimi store, you might find a surprising sign out the front. It happened to me recently and I thought ‘as if!’ but it turns out…
S.Pellegrino limited edition bottle by Missoni
The fad to clothe bottles started in France years ago when Christian Lacroix teamed up with Evian; now it’s the turn of Italian brand Missoni to try their hand and cover the S.Pellegrino bottle label with their signature zig zag…
Fiat to the US: bringing the dolce vita style to America
One of Italy’s most significant brands, Fiat, is preparing for its return to the US car market after 30 years of absence. Whether the Italian company purchased Chrysler motors or not, the relaunch is a big thing for Italy and…
Italian brand Bulgari to open new hotel in London
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement for the new Bulgari Hotel in London scheduled to open in spring 2012. So after Milan and Bali, London is the third city to boast a Bulgari Hotel. Located in the district…
Forbes: Italy's richest man Michele Ferrero, or Mr Nutella, followed by Berlusconi
It seems the world can’t get enough of Nutella, Italy’s famous chocolate hazelnut spread. Nutella on Facebook is one of the five pages with the most fans, and Forbes magazine has just voted Michele Ferrero aka Signore Nutella, the richest…
Alitalia gets best airline food award
This might be hard to believe for some, but it turns out that Italian airline Alitalia, which has been through a tumultuous period of late, has received the award for the best airline food from the US magazine Global Traveler.…
Stradivarius to open flagship store in Milan
After Abercrombie&Fitch, Gap and Banana Republic, it’s now the turn of Stradivarius to open its own flagship store in Milan. Specialising in casual wear for the younger consumer, Stradivarius, which, as you well know, is a Zara sub-brand, will inaugurate…
Silvio Berlusconi on television: time off from scandals for Italian tourism commercial
In the face of more Berlusconi scandals and a trial to start April 6, the Italian prime minister has taken time off from the controversies to further his Italian tourism campaign. Silvio Berlusconi has taken a personal interest in the…