Management skills

This section contains tips on presentation, negotiation, working smarter and leadership.

14 Jul 2020

UK economy shrank by almost a fifth under lockdown

The UK economy shrank by 19.1% in the three months to the end of May as the country struggled under the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

14 Jul 2020

Scottish government to reduce LBTT rate

The Scottish government will reduce the rate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) following a similar reduction to the rate of residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the recent Summer Economic Update.