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IWG to add 1,000 locations to its global network in 2022 as demand for hybrid work accelerates
IWG, the world’s leading provider of flexible workspaces with brands including Regus and Spaces, and around 3,500 buildings in more than 120 countries, plans to expand its global network by more than 1,000 new locations over the coming year.
Industry conference highlights the need for more female service leavers in cyber
With recent research revealing that UK female Service leavers are less likely to be employed than male Service leavers, the upcoming conference, ‘Women into Employment,’ from the Officers’ Association, will discuss the employment opportunities and challenges for female ex-military personnel while encouraging more organisations to become military-friendly employers.
Making donations to Ukraine in the right way could provide more money but be aware of scams
Thousands of people are donating to charity to help the suffering that has been inflicted on the citizens of Ukraine but there are ways to ensure that donations are maximised and reach the right people, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg
‘Spring of discontent’ as wave of strikes loom for Covid-hit railways
A “spring of discontent” is looming for the railways as unions and senior rail officials prepare for widespread industrial action in response to curbs in government emergency funding that spell job cuts, pay freezes and closures.
UK workers are worried that revealing their mental health concerns could result in job loss
One in six UK employees feel worried that raising mental health concerns with their company could put them at risk of losing their job, a new report into employee mental health and remote working has found.
Marks & Spencer to open Early Learning Centre outlets in stores
Marks & Spencer is to put Early Learning Centre toy shops and Nobody’s Child fashion into some stores in a step-up of its strategy to sell external brands and increase its appeal to families.
UK shoppers face more identity checks when buying online
Online shoppers in the UK face more identification checks when paying for purchases on the internet from Monday, as new rules to clamp down on fraud come into force.
UK consumers urged to stay safe online amid ‘heightened international tensions’
UK and Commonwealth consumers have been urged to be even more cautious with their digital activity amid “heightened international tensions”.
Hull announced as the co-working capital of the UK
East Yorkshire has been put on the business map as Hull is declared the best place for co-working in the UK, with an innovative new initiative to support workers to pursue their dream career without compromising on connectivity, culture, or cost of living.
The best UK cities for women to start a business revealed
New data has highlighted the best cities for women to start a business in 2022.
The worst is yet to come for oil and gas prices
As oil prices rose to highs not seen since 2008 yesterday — $139 a barrel — experts warned that the worst may yet be to come.
Be clear over taxes, Amazon is told by investors
Investors with combined assets of more than $3 trillion have heaped further pressure on Amazon to increase transparency over where and how much tax it pays around the world.
Umbrella workers’ National Insurance increase is almost double normal workers rises
The Chancellor will impose an increase in both employers’ and employees’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which will take effect from April 6th 2022.
Record rents and house prices pile pressure on UK households
Record rents of more than £1,000 a month and the average house price breaking through the £260,000 barrier are putting added pressure on households already facing a cost of living crisis.
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