The latest European filing data from the European Patent Office (EPO) indicates that innovation activity in the UK is thriving, with a significant increase in patent filings reported for the past year.
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Climate Change Impacting Easter Egg Prices
Climate change is being cited as a significant factor contributing to the rise in prices of chocolate Easter eggs this year, with researchers highlighting the adverse effects on cocoa crops.
Ready to grow? How to get in shape for investment
All businesses currently face a challenging economic environment, and growth businesses are no different. Fuelling the UK’s growth economy, these dynamic businesses are perfectly positioned to seize opportunities and manage challenges ahead in a measured way.
HMRC faces backlash over six month closure of self-assessment helpline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has ignited controversy by announcing the temporary closure of a key helpline for six months a year, alongside reductions in other phone services. This decision comes shortly after the department faced criticism for its inadequate customer service.
Wickes Ventures into Solar Panel Sector with Acquisition
A Yorkshire-based solar panel installation company has basked in the spotlight as DIY chain Wickes has agreed to acquire the business for up to £36 million.
Why some of the old rules still apply in business
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the phrase ‘This is how we do things around here’ seems to have lost its relevance.
UK Businesses Struggle to Keep Pace with Cyber Threats, warns Microsoft
The UK are better prepared for cyber attacks than they were a few years ago, according to Microsoft’s UK security boss. However, a larger majority of UK businesses are still vulnerable to threats.
Tesco to Revamp Clubcard Branding Following Loss to Lidl in Court Case
Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl.
How SMEs are adapting their recruitment approach to counter cost-of-living pressures in 2024
With challenges such as cost-of-living pressures sitting high on the agenda for businesses in 2024, the Skills for Life campaign’s ‘Skills Horizon 2024 Barometer’, has found that 64% of SMEs in England are deploying lower-cost recruitment tactics to continue investing in talent.
Fintech chiefs debate AI skills crisis in Parliament
Leaders from the technology industry have issued an urgent warning for the government to increase regulation and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Providing credibility to your numbers
Who and what data you trust in business is important and increasingly audits are being used to provide confirmation of the facts – whether to shareholders, potential investors or banks.
Everyone says they want feedback on their ideas – but this isn’t entirely true. Even for the business critical issues
Even the most well-meaning and gently delivered constructive criticism can feel like a complete shock to the system, and most people do not take feedback as well as they’d perhaps like
Unions Demand Action to Prevent Repeat of P&O Ferries Scandal
On the second anniversary of the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal, unions are urging the government to take decisive action to protect seafarers and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Unspent Big Tech Training Funds to Be Used for Small Business Upskilling Overhaul
Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking skills funding programme titled ‘Be the Digital Business,’ aimed at assisting thousands of SMEs in England to train individuals for digital careers.
From Grief to Growth: The Transformative Journey of Empathy in a Chemical Company
In a quiet corner of the bustling chemical company, I found myself entangled in a story that unfolded the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of empathy.
