What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second. Elevating ESG, however, is tough to deliver. In practice, it is hugely dependent upon good supplier data, […]
Bookshop.org, the ethical book-buying alternative to Amazon, has now generated £3 million in profit since its launch for the 570 independent bookshops using the platform, and is setting the goal to increase online sales for indies by five times in the next five years. The news comes as a new survey from the Booksellers Association […]
As the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in London looms closer, there has been a surge in demand for the mayor’s vehicle scrappage scheme. Londoners are eager to trade in their older cars and take advantage of the £2,000 grant offered by the scheme to purchase a vehicle that is exempt from the £12.50-a-day […]
Since its inception 18 years ago, The Apprentice has captivated the nation, with millions of viewers eagerly tuning in to see which contestants Lord Sugar will fire and ultimately hire. The reality TV show follows aspiring entrepreneurs as they compete in a series of tasks to impress Lord Sugar. However, there are many behind-the-scenes secrets […]
The recent rainfall in July may have been unwelcome to some, but it has come at the perfect time for wine producers in England. Thanks to the ideal weather conditions this year, growers are now predicting bumper harvests, which will undoubtedly boost the flourishing wine industry in the UK. With the number of vineyards across […]
Canary Wharf, the iconic business district in east London, is undergoing a significant transformation as it adapts to the changing needs of its tenants and the local community. With a rise in flexible working and the departure of some major banks, Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is diversifying its focus and exploring new sectors to inject […]
With inflation and rising vehicle repair costs, motorists in the UK are feeling the pinch when it comes to insuring their vehicles. According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the average premium for car insurance in the three months leading up to June reached a record high of £511. This represents a 21% increase […]
A leading accountant has labelled HMRC as ‘dead in the water’ – after receiving a response to an enquiry submitted in 2020 more than three years later JF Hornby & Co requested a simple administrative change be made to one of their client’s accounts on January 13, 2020. Almost three-and-a-half years later – on June […]
As online sales continue to rise, businesses must sharpen customer online experience to ensure retention When taking their small business digital, retailers need to invest in a tech stack that’ll be able to support the business’s needs in order to run smoothly. However, factors such as cost or the size of their company mean they’re […]
More than half of banking customers say banks are unsupportive prompting need for change Do you feel misunderstood by your bank? You’re not alone. Research with 2000 UK adults, released today shows that banking customers are feeling alone and confused about their finances at a time of economic uncertainty for many. The research commissioned by experience […]