Stocking up on free condiments from fast food restaurants, DIY haircuts – and not always flushing the toilet are among the weird ways people are saving money, a study has found. The poll of 5,000 adults revealed the lengths skint Brits are going to in a bid to make their […]
Month: March 2018
The internet: to regulate or not to regulate? Lords launch new inquiry
THE INTERNET: TO REGULATE OR NOT TO REGULATE? LORDS LAUNCH NEW INQUIRY The House of Lords Communications Committee today invites contributions to its new inquiry which will investigate the regulation of the internet. The Committee will explore how the regulation of the internet should be improved, and whether specific regulation […]
Easter Spending up 6.7 Percent in 2018
Easter is the Longest Bank holiday in the British Calendar! London, U.K. – 26 March 2018 – This Easter is expected to put a spring in the step of a number of industries as total consumer spending for the holiday is projected to reach £1.2 billion, a 6.7% increase on […]
UK bosses risking workforce stress burnout
45% of UK businesses do nothing to help alleviate workers’ stress Despite 25% of workers being less productive when stressed Hospitality, leisure and transport bosses least likely to offer ways for staff to manage stress levels UK BUSINESSES are in danger of having their workforces experience burnout, as despite a […]
GMB demands Rees-Mogg protects passport firm
GMB demands Rees-Mogg protects passport firm workers in his constituency from Government attack If Brexit is going to work for workers, this is exactly the sort of decision that needs to be made in their interests – the Government has to reverse this decision now says GMB The GMB is […]
‘Toxic’ Twitter is failing women by letting online violence thrive!
On the day Twitter celebrates 12 years since the first tweet, Amnesty launches campaign challenging Twitter’s failure to prevent online violence and abuse against women Fewer than 1 in 10 British women think Twitter is doing enough to stop online violence and abuse “They will call white women a ‘c*nt’ […]
Unilever leaving UK for more protection from hostile takes overs says GMB
UNILEVER LEAVING UK FOR MORE PROTECTION FROM HOSTILE TAKES OVERS SAYS GMB It’s bad news for British business and a clear sign Theresa May needs to deliver the reforms that provide UK businesses like GKN and Unilever with more cover says GMB GMB, Britain’s general union, says Unilever has fled Britain […]
20 Musicians Whose Fame Inspired Baby Names
Zero babies were named Rihanna in 2004 the year before her first album. After her third album in 2008, 1,074 babies were named Rihanna. Over the years, there has been a huge surge in babies named after musical artists at the height of their popularity. Given the uniqueness of their […]
Independent Retail and Leisure Outlets Soar in Britain
Multiple store closures seen in every region in 2017 – except Yorkshire and the Humber. West Midlands, Greater London and East of England have seen the most multiple store closures. Public Houses and Inns, Newsagents and Bookmakers among the most at risk of closure. The North West, North East and […]
Call for Entries Issued for Fifteenth Annual International Business Awards®
Stevie Awards to Be Presented This Autumn in London The Stevie® Awards has opened entries for The 15th Annual International Business Awards®, the world’s premier business awards competition, which attracts nominations from organizations in more than 60 nations and territories each year. All individuals and organizations worldwide—public and private, for-profit […]