Can the UK economy cope with the rising cost of fraud?
Before the EU referendum, the University of Portsmouth’s Annual Fraud Indicator 2016 report estimated the UK economy is losing £193bn to fraud. The private sector’s impact is valued at £144bn, while the public sector is £37.5bn. In 2013, the National Fraud Authority approximated the country’s entire fraud losses at £52bn.
Brexit - How would UK consumers fare in a new recession?
In April 2016, Bank of England figures showed a £1.3 billion rise in consumer credit, representing a 10% increase from April 2015. Further, debt charity StepChange stated 14 million UK consumers were in debt from using credit cards to cover bills, and the charity is concerned that another “economic shock” could increase the pressure. If the EU referendum forces another recession, how would UK consumers be affected?
Will sterling stabilise after Brexit vote?
As the EU referendum continues to spark numerous debates, sterling volatility this month returned to the crisis levels of the global economic downturn in 2008. In the case of either outcome of the vote, can the pound stabilise in the coming months?
Brexit uncertainty could see commercial property returns halve this year
Returns on commercial property could decline by as much as half during 2016, a new industry report has warned. So should landlords be bracing themselves for a tougher-than-anticipated year?
Body-worn Video: the future of enforcement?
Body-worn videos (BWVs) have become something of a buzzword in the enforcement industry over the last few months. Ever since their introduction into police forces across the country, opinion has been split - are these new pieces of technology a positive step forward for our industry? Or rather, will they prove to be a headache for already stretched Enforcement Agents and compliance officers?