Covid-19 has presented a truly unforgiving blow to the current generation of UK SMEs, superseding any reasonable measure of risk/disaster management imaginable. The eventual fallout is yet unknown, but it is certain that a seismic shift in operational and cultural norms whilst we navigate and surpass COVID-19 has taken place, transforming the workplace well beyond the immediate implications of the virus.
BI Norwegian Business School has launched an interdisciplinary MSc in Sustainable Finance as sustainability is becoming a core concern for investors, companies, and civil society. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance plays an increasingly critical role in attracting capital, in responding to owners and stakeholders demands, and in complying with emerging regulatory requirements.
Nearly a quarter of business owners (23%) will not buy any Christmas gifts for their family and friends this year as the pandemic takes its toll on plans across the UK.
Throughout 2020, we've seen drastic changes to many industries, from fashion to film. While some roles have become undoable, others have been able to adapt to a remote setup, causing entire jobs and processes to be completely re-imagined.
As costs to live in London continue to rise and remote working becomes the norm, the trend in people moving to the North of England for more affordable and comfortable living shows no signs of slowing.
Luxury Italian coachbuilder ARES has celebrated the opening of its Dubai studio this week, a move that marks the roll-out of the company's six stunning personalisation studios across Europe and the UAE.
The pandemic has been a catalyst for change, way beyond our expectations. Ecommerce has been propelled to new heights, with online order volumes swamping conventional fulfillment centres. Now, as a second wave sweeps the country, are businesses ready for the predicted mega-peaks of a Covid Christmas? By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager for packaging solutions […]
With lubricants and oils being used all over the world, the necessity for customers to purchase these lubricants and oils from the best companies in the world is increasing with every passing day. In order to meet this rising demand, Tippoil is a German manufacturing firm that is driven by trust, environmental conscience, social co-existence and a desire to deliver the best products possible. We examine the firm’s work in greater detail, and highlight its fantastic innovation in the Rebottle Deposit system.
Late payments have escalated since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, reveals the latest UK Payment Practices Barometer by leading trade credit insurer Atradius. The new Atradius report reveals that nearly half the value of Business to Business (B2B) bills are being paid late, while half of the businesses surveyed have been hit by revenue loss and for […]
The UK’s high streets are collapsing in front of us. With the news of the collapse of the Arcadia Group, Debenhams and Bonmarche hitting the headlines, the future of the UK’s high streets has never looked more uncertain. It’s therefore not surprising that 61% of Brits are worried that the high street as we know […]
The European Commission ("Commission") is reviewing the application of EU competition law to distribution, purchasing and other so-called 'vertical' agreements given that the current regime will expire in 2022.
The 10 percent of the Austrian population with the highest income earn more than three times the Austrian average and seven times more than the lowest-income half of the population, finds new research from Vienna University of Economics and Business, also revealing that the majority of Austrians benefit from existing redistribution.
