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Women of the Week: Kirsty Coventry – A first in Sports History Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the first woman elected as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the IOC and the world of sport. On 23rd June, Coventry, Zimbabwe’s Minister for Sport, will succeed Thomas Bach, who has held the position since 2013. Reflecting on this historic moment, Coventry said, “It’s a really powerful signal. It shows we’re truly global and have evolved into an organisation that is open to diversity. We will continue walking this path in the next eight years.” We wish her continued success as she leads the IOC into a new era of inclusivity and innovation! Women in Sport #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSports #SportsLeadership #DiversityInSports #IOC #KirstyCoventry

DISCOURS DE PRINTEMPS DE LA CHANCELIÈRE DE L'ÉCHIQUIER SUR LE BUDGET Le 26 mars, la chancelière de l’Echiquier, Rachel Reeves, a prononcé le traditionnel discours de printemps devant la chambre des communes. Le discours s’appuie sur le budget présenté cet automne. Le gouvernement présentera ses décisions en matière de dépenses et de réforme du secteur public lors de la revue des dépenses (‘Spending Review’) qui se terminera le 11 juin. La chancelière a constaté que les choix que le gouvernement a fait dans le cadre du budget commencent à porter leurs fruits. Elle a expliqué que le nouveau contexte international exigeait d’aller plus loin et plus vite pour renforcer la défense nationale, protéger le peuple britannique et les générations futures, réformer les services publics et soutenir la croissance.   Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eY3EccJZ

Spring Forecast 2025: what you need to know... BY BDO UK Rachel Reeves delivered a Spring Forecast that focused heavily on cuts to welfare spending to meet the fiscal rules and fund additional spend on high-tech defence. The Chancellor kept her promise to avoid any further tax increases, but tax evasion is back in the spotlight. This was a statement focused on stability and forward-planning, rather than any immediate changes. The key points are: - Economic growth predicted to be 1% in 2025, 1.9% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027, 1.7% in 2028, and 1.8% in 2029 - More crackdowns on tax evasion predicted to increase the tax take by a further £1 billion a year by 2030  - Late payment penalties will increase for Making Tax Digital from April 2025 - Defence spending will be increased by £2.2 billion this financial year, moving towards the full 2.5% of GDP target  - A £400m ringfenced ‘defence innovation budget’ will be created, offering significant opportunities for technology and manufacturing businesses - Extra funding for affordable housing, with training funds for construction industry workers. A set of government consultations have also been published today, indicating possible changes to the below areas:  - R&D Tax Relief advance clearances - Better use of new and improved third party data  - Behavioural penalties reform  - Stamp Duty Tax changes for PISCES transactions  - Enhancing HMRC’s ability to tackle tax advisors facilitating non-compliance  - Closing in on promoters of tax avoidance. More detail on these consultations will be available soon on https://lnkd.in/ehauhzn

🚨 Exciting Opportunity for Businesses! 🚨 Join us for an insightful webinar on the new challenges for cross-channel mobility. 📅 Date: Thursday, 10th April 🕒 Time: 9:00 – 10:00am (Paris Time) Moderated by Fiona Mougenot, Global Mobility Specialist with: kacem BEKKALI, CPO at Getlink, Valerie Marcelle, Key Account & Business Development Manager at RM Boulanger, part of Groupe BBL Alastair Mason, Senior Associate at Smith Stone Walters Ltd Walters. Come join us to hear more on customs formalities , ensuring compliance, recent regulatory changes (ENS, ICS2), import VAT deferment mechanism, challenges with ETIAS, ETA, EES, and many more! This event is part of our Market Access Mobility Webinar series by the Franco-British Chamber. The series is designed to provide our members with timely, relevant, and valuable insights, enhancing cross-channel business opportunities between the UK and France. 🔗 Sign up now for this free event: https://lnkd.in/eNpJmj93 Envoy Global ChannelPorts #MarketAccess #NewOpportunities #Mobility #BusinessGrowth #Trade

Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom The Chancellor's statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for 2025. It paints a challenging spring landscape as businesses struggle to bloom. To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/e6niPcT3

Paiement : La fintech anglaise myPOS rachète Toporder pour se renforcer en France La fintech anglaise myPOS vient d'acquérir Toporder, start-up lyonnaise qui édite un logiciel de caisse. Elle intègre aussi de nouveaux moyens de paiement en Italie avec Satispay et en France avec les titres restaurants. Pour lire l'article : https://lnkd.in/eSZDk-NF

Cross-Channel Institute Newsletter - March 2025 - N°46 Stay up-to-date with the latest Franco-British news and trade updates in our newest edition of the Cross-Channel Institute newsletter.  👉 https://lnkd.in/dB3WM4T #CrossChannelInstitute #ThinkTank #Business #Newsletter

WEBINAR - Your Experts In France by the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry -CHOOSE PARIS REGION TO DEVELOP YOUR COMPANY. Why the Paris region is leading the way as Europe’s hub of business? Hosted by CATHERINE LE YAOUANC OBE, General Manager of the Franco-British Chamber. E-Meet with our experts: Olivier Allegret, Economic Development Agency, Choose Paris Region Paulette Booth, Business Insurance, Agence AXA International Marie-Fleur Bouillon-Bonte ACA, Chartered Accountant, Crowe Fidelio Ambroise Chartier, Notary, DLF Notaires Fiona Mougenot, Global Mobility Specialist, Envoy Global  Armelle Perben - Founder of Absolutely French I Talented I Talks I Ahead 🦓 , Expat Integration, Absolutely French Etienne Pujol, Lawyer, BERRYLAW Anne Helene Scouarnec, Custom-built HR Services, AHR Philippe Talon, Tax Representation, AFC Représentation Fiscale Leila Yahiaoui, Finance & Banking, CIC Tuesday 29th April 2025- from 1:15pm to 2pm (Paris time) Register here 👉 : https://lnkd.in/eWqnMdia #UKFrancebusiness #UKFranceinvestment #expatriation #internationalbusiness #finance #banking #immigration #HR #accounting #Fiscal #businesslawyer #tax #insurance Jerome TESTUT

Labour Pressures Continue for Businesses The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills shortages, higher wage costs and the imminent hike in employment taxes. To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJ5WK7ih

Les 100 ans du Caddy du Touquet ! Le Caddy, symbole emblématique du Touquet, célèbre son centenaire ! Ce printemps, il prend place au Jardin des Arts, décoré de 460 pensées bleues, annonçant une année de festivités et d’animations pour toute la famille. 📅 Prochain rendez-vous : Inauguration de l’exposition des 100 ans du Caddy à l’Hôtel de Ville, vendredi 28 mars ! #CaddyDuTouquet #Centenaire #Printemps #JardinDesArts #Exposition #Touquet #VieLocale