Monthly Archives: April 2017

Article 50 triggered: So what next?

In the wake of triggering Article 50, one of the most historic events in the country’s history, the question on the lips of the entire business community is ‘what happens next?’ The outcome of Brexit will affect the fortunes of the UK economy now and in the future, and businesses are calling for urgent guidance
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Young female workers struggle with stagnant wages, research shows

Data released today by the Office for National Statistics shows that 473,000 women aged 16-24, are out of work and full-time education. Those who are working face stagnant wages, while the cost of living continues to increase. Commenting, Young Women’s Trust chief executive Dr Carole Easton OBE says, ‘Today’s figures show that half a million
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Half of employers see increase in stress and mental health illnesses

Aon Employee Benefits, the UK health and benefits business of Aon plc, says that its annual Benefits and Trends Survey shows 55 per cent of employers see an increase in the number of stress and mental health related illnesses. The survey also shows that while 72 per cent of employers believe they had a key role in
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The food entrepreneur: Building a national brand from scratch

Here, we talk to Julie Waddell, founder of Moorish, a food brand specialising in smoked delicacies, about how she grew the company into a national food brand stocked in outlets from Waitrose to Booths. 1. When did you start the business, why, and what were you doing before this? I launched Moorish in 2012 after
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UK start-ups to be supported by a boost in incubators and accelerators

New research from the innovation foundation Nesta for the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy seeks insights into the network of incubators and accelerators across the UK that is aiming to help more start-ups get off the ground and survive the early stages of growth. This work complements the work of the government’s Industrial Strategy
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How do I deal with theft in the workplace?

Theft in the workplace is a difficult subject which impacts many businesses. Some may not realise that it’s happening. Others might not know how to effectively handle it in a fair and compliant manner. Data from the National Fraud Agency estimates that theft and business fraud costs the UK economy as much as £73 billion
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