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Joe Biden’s decision to step away from the 2024 US Presidential election is not only the right personal choice, given his obvious age-ravaged frailty, but the right and only decision for the Democratic Party.

Biden’s Exit: The Right Move for the Democratic Party and the World

22 July 202422 July 2024 Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Joe Biden’s decision to step away from the 2024 US Presidential election is not only the right personal choice, given his obvious age-ravaged frailty, but the right decision for the Democratic Party.

The new Government must address the 55% effective tax rate on Universal Credit recipients if it aims to reduce unemployment.

Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick Rothenberg

17 July 2024 In Business, Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

Blick Rothenberg urges the Government to relax the 55% Universal Credit tax rate to effectively reduce unemployment and underemployment.

In a world where rhetoric is as valued as policy, one might expect a regal missive such as the King’s Speech to brim with assurances and incentives for our nation's entrepreneurial spirits.

Nothing in the King’s Speech: A Call to Arms for Entrepreneurs

17 July 2024 Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

In a world where rhetoric is as valued as policy, one might expect a regal missive such as the King’s Speech to brim with assurances and incentives for our nation’s entrepreneurial spirits.

Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like.

The impact of the attention economy on marketers

17 July 202417 July 2024 Columns, Marketing, Opinion Roger Jackson 0 Comments

Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like.

Ah, the Labour Party, ever the beacon of fairness and redistribution, has yet again graced us with a stroke of genius. This time, it's a plan to slap a VAT on private schools, those bastions of privilege and top-tier education.

Could Labour’s plan to put VAT on private schools lead to parents ‘Finding Religion’

16 July 202416 July 2024 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Ah, the Labour Party, ever the beacon of fairness and redistribution, has yet again graced us with a stroke of genius. This time, it’s a plan to slap a VAT on private schools, those bastions of privilege and top-tier education.

### Title: **Richard Alvin: JD Vance as Trump's Running Mate - Implications for US-UK Climate Policy** ### Meta Description: Richard Alvin explores the potential impact of JD Vance joining Donald Trump's 2024 ticket on US-UK relations, renewable energy initiatives, and global climate change efforts.

JD Vance as Trump’s Running Mate: A Climate Policy Collision Course?

15 July 202416 July 2024 Columns, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

The announcement of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election isn’t just another headline—it’s a potential turning point with far-reaching implications for both America and the world.

In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.

The Importance of Speed in PR: A Wake-Up Call for UK SMEs

8 July 20248 July 2024 Advice, Columns, Marketing, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.

“It’s just virtue signalling,” McGregor stated bluntly. “The PM is making a statement for the sake of it rather than saying something he actually believes is possible. Of course, he's going to work past 6pm; it's the nature of the job

Starmer finishing work at 6pm on Fridays: It’s Just Virtue Signalling!

8 July 2024 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

“It’s just virtue signalling,” McGregor stated bluntly. “The PM is making a statement for the sake of it rather than saying something he actually believes is possible. Of course, he’s going to work past 6pm; it’s the nature of the job

According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise.According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise.

Out in the open: the hidden costs of open-source software for SMEs

7 July 2024 Columns, Opinion Carlos Roman 0 Comments

According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise.

Nearly all of budding entrepreneurs across the UK feel that there are factors holding them back from starting a business, with the cost of living crisis heading up the list.

Remaining Authentic as an Entrepreneur

6 July 2024 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

Authenticity is of great importance yet something that many of us are guilty of straying from at times.

Starmer to tell Davos a Labour Britain would be ‘open for business’

Keir Starmer PM  – is he a force for good?

5 July 2024 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

All politicians are liars. None of them can be trusted. Really? Is this true? I don’t think so. For sure, there is room for improvement in the general trustworthiness of our political leaders.

Starmer to tell Davos a Labour Britain would be ‘open for business’

The new Government must put partnership at the heart of its first 100 days

5 July 2024 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

Major reforms planned to skills and employment policy will require careful consultation, warns the CIPD, UK’s HR body

A Labour government would create an anti-corruption commissioner to recoup billions of pounds lost to fraud and waste during the Covid pandemic, the party has announced.

Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner

5 July 2024 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

If the Labour Party are to follow through with the tax proposals in their General Election manifesto, Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner.

HMRC has not fined any enabler of offshore tax fraud in the past five years, despite possessing landmark powers to impose significant penalties. Critics argue these powers are ineffective without enforcement.

All Major Parties’ Tax Manifestos could lead to nasty shock for taxpayers

28 June 2024 Opinion Business Matters 0 Comments

All major Parties’ Tax policies – as given by their Manifestos – give general election voters a misleading impression of tax over the next 5 years.

Innovation and regulation must work together to foster trust in new technologies. Innovation pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved, keeping the industry continuously moving forward.

Balancing innovation and regulatory compliance for online child safety 

27 June 2024 Columns, Opinion, Technology Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

Innovation and regulation must work together to foster trust in new technologies. Innovation pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved, keeping the industry continuously moving forward.

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One of the UK's oldest family-owned companies has praised the government's decision to include forges in its energy subsidy scheme for manufacturers, forecasting savings of up to £250,000 a year on its fixed energy costs.

One of Britain’s oldest family firms to save £250,000 a year as energy scheme opens to forges

Somers Forge, the Black Country maker of parts for naval vessels including nuclear submarines, says it will save up to £250,000 a year after forges were added to the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, a change the Confederation of British Metalforming says makes most of its 200 member companies eligible for support.

Burnham signals more energy bills support in budget as price cap rises 4 per cent

OnlyFans owner dividends topped $700m before his death

Business travel and meals on the go: one way to show your team you care

TikTok UK legal bill tops $1bn as regulators close in

National Wealth Fund backs Devon tungsten mine revival with £71m

Zero-hours contracts crackdown risks closing ‘doors to opportunity’, employers warn

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