Police and NFB launch campaign to raise awareness about invoice fraud, solar PV prices could jump due to Iran war and event manager jacks it in to become a plumber
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and the police had launched a joint campaign to raise awareness of invoice fraud in the industry.
Crime stats suggest that fake invoices cost victims nearly £4m in September last year.
Fraudsters often impersonate suppliers and incept emails or send convincing invoices to generate payments into their own accounts.
The police the crime posed a real threat to businesses and livelihoods.
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The conflict in the Middle East could drive up the cost of solar panels.
According to Lloyd Greenfield of Glow Green, consumers are likely to pivot towards solar technology as the situation in Iran continues to drive up energy costs.
But growing market demand could also challenge the supply chain to deliver enough panels, batteries and mounting systems used in commercial and domestic installations.
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An event manager with a fintech firm jacked her job in and increased her earnings by re-training as a plumber.
Adelaide Ruddy quit her desk job four years ago to pursue a career ‘on the tools’.
After completing her training the 35-year-old now runs her own business in London.
Ruddy is part of a growing trend among gen Z and millennials that are turning their backs on traditional corporate roles in favour of a career in the trades.
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