Despite the vast majority of small businesses saying they are focussed on addressing green issues, around 90 per cent of business owners say a combination of lack of knowledge, support from the Government and cashflow issues are barriers preventing them from doing more on sustainability. At a time when the Chair of the Environment Agency, […]
‘Visibility is key to effective communication’ was perhaps the clearest takeaway from the enforced periods of remote work over the last two years. Modern teams may have emerged from the lockdowns with very different conclusions about the benefits and place of home working, but few could argue that distance has eased relations between employers and […]
Residential developers who meet green standards can now access a new Green Homes Incentive that will help deliver more thermally efficient and lower carbon homes in Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government, the Green Homes Incentive is available on residential development loans from Development Bank’s Wales Property Development and Wales Stalled Sites Funds and includes […]
The number of pubs in England and Wales continues to fall, hitting its lowest level on record, according to new research. There were 39,970 pubs in June, down by more than 7,000 since 2012, said real estate consultancy Altus Group. After struggling through Covid the industry now faced soaring prices and higher energy costs, it […]
Real typical household disposable income growth for working age families has slumped to just 0.7 per cent a year in the 15 years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic. This has left households, particularly those in rented accommodation and with young children, brutally exposed to the current cost-of-living crisis, according to new research published today […]
Virgin Orbit’s next satellite launch will take place from the UK, following the success of the “Straight Up” mission, which lifted off from Mojave in California earlier today. Science Minister George Freeman and the UK Space Agency welcomed the news that Virgin Orbit has successfully completed its fourth mission from California, and its first night […]
According to The Open University’s Business Barometer 2022 report, published in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, UK organisations are experiencing the knock-on effect of ongoing skills shortages and recruitment challenges, as more than three quarters report seeing reduced output, profitability or growth. The Open University’s annual report which provides a temperature check on […]
Could Paddington soon switch his beloved marmalade for specially crafted Fynbos honey straight from South African shores? He could well do so, now that the Cape Trade Portal is on offer. The ‘matchmaking tool’ connects UK buyers with local Western Cape exporters via a virtual hub, which boasts over 1 600 proudly Cape-based products and services. […]
Leading serviced office and flexible workspace provider, Office Space in Town (OSiT), has appointed Georgia Sandom, already the company’s youngest ever Director, as its new Director of ESG. This appointment comes at the same time as OSiT launches its innovative new ESG strategy, which reflects the company’s longstanding values around sustainability, social diversity and inclusion […]
Replacing an hour-long commute with a walk downstairs, ditching workwear for pajama bottoms, and spending lunch breaks out of an office chair and on the sofa– there’s no denying that there are some seriously handy perks to life as a remote worker. Pre-pandemic, a truly flexible workplace seemed inconceivable to employees and business owners alike. […]