The Anglo-Dutch giant is now just a Dutch giant, but the UK retains the bulk of corporate jobs. It could be Rotterdam, or anywhere, Liverpool or… no wait, it’s Rotterdam. After months of debate, Unilever has chosen the Dutch city as its sole global headquarters, over London. The consumer goods behemoth has had a dual […]
They call it the corporate jungle, and not without reason. Life at the top of UK plc can be red in tooth and claw, and any sign of weakness or vacillation may be pounced upon by investors hungry for a more substantial financial meal. Such is the case with the recent £7bn cash and shares […]
The collapse of construction giant Carillion could be highly damaging for thousands of small British firms, according to a number of leading industry organisations. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is one of a growing number of business groups to have called for payment protection for Carillion’s small suppliers and sub-contractors, of which there are […]
Breaches to health and safety legislation at three Poundstretcher stores in Newbury, Newhaven and Swindon have resulted in the retail chain being hit with a £1m fine. The chain pleaded guilty to a total of 24 counts of breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 following inspections by environmental health officers. The […]
Peter delighted to have taken part in the 75th Anniversary Trek of the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea Over the 10 days Peter , with his good friend Mark Webster , retraced the steps of the brave soldiers of the 39th Australian Militia. Through steep ascents and descents, along a narrow mountain track in the […]
A Bedfordshire-based plasterboard recycling company has been fined after health and safety concerns were identified during a routine inspection of their premises on 22 September 2015. Luton Magistrates’ Court heard that health and safety standards at the site were generally poor; inspectors found: no measures on site to prevent pedestrians from coming into contact with […]
This Friday marks one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Is Christmas really coming early for Britain’s retailers? Here’s what they can expect. Bargain hunters have their credit cards ready. The holiday season kicks off this week with Black Friday – one of the biggest shopping days of the year. ‘You have to join […]
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and the winds are getting chillier. Yep, winter is coming. But fret not, with a little bit of preparation now, you can transform your home into a toasty fortress. Homemade soups, piping hot chocolates, and crackling fires. Check out these handy Sugru projects to keep […]
Two UK lighting and controls specialists are teaming up to develop a “wellbeing dashboard” that would help building operators monitor whether their indoor light conditions are suitable to the time of day and the particular needs of occupants. Interested in articles on human-centric lighting and commercial applications? Software controls firm amBX and design consultancy It […]
Last week Harlequins Rugby parted company with Marland Yarde – the England International flying wing. A player who has very impressive stats – 31 tries from 100 first class matches and 8 tries from 13 test matches. He is a 6ft power house of a player and when seen playing for Quins always gives his […]