Nigel Farage has responded to the demands from the Chief Executive of British Gas that smart meters are mandatory in the UK saying he will never get one and said many people who do are ‘bullied into it’.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Change for the better
The phrase “Nothing stays the same” is often used when we look perhaps nostalgically at the past.
Trading Digitally: Understanding The Regulatory Requirements For Selling Age Restricted Products Online
E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience.
The long game: Avoid risky get rich schemes with wealth management planning
We’re all familiar with get rich quick opportunities: a promise of making a fast fortune that often seems too good to be true, but many people buy into anyway.
To be culturally relevant, you need to be in culture
Steve Jobs has been quoted many times on many topics. One of his most interesting analyses was regarding Microsoft
The Importance of digital detoxing for busy working professionals
A digital detox may seem impossible in today’s technology driven world; however, there’s huge value in taking a step back and embracing time offline, and in recent years the notion of digital detoxing has become increasingly prevalent.
Brexit: business success beyond the borders
The aftermath of Brexit has presented both unprecedented challenges and unique opportunities for businesses in the UK.
US TikTok ban: How would it affect UK creators and businesses?
The ongoing dispute between US lawmakers and TikTok has now reached a tipping point, with the Senate now passing a bill that will force TikTok owners to sell its stake in the company or see the app banned in the US.
Strategies and tips on using TikTok for business
By 2023, TikTok boasted an astonishing 1.7 billion users worldwide, comprising nearly a quarter of the global population. In the United States alone, the app had 150 million active users, while the UK counted over 23 million.
Bosch’s €2 billion gamble: Investing in employee retraining amid the AI revolution
What is ‘quiet hiring?’ – Organizations that invest in reskilling and upskilling can fortify their workforces for the coming seismic changes wrought by technology, globalization, and markets.
Can a business be both purpose-driven and profitable?
The phrase ‘purpose-driven’ is thrown around in business parlance, but what does it mean and can it go hand-in-hand with growth and profitability?
Business leaders must adopt “bigger, faster and stronger policies” to effectively battle climate change
Business leaders must adopt “bigger, faster and stronger policies” to effectively battle climate change, according to one of the world’s leading experts on sustainability. Lucas Joppa, Microsoft’s former Chief Environmental Officer, also said individuals can help society by pursuing their passions “through the lens of climate” and urged people to “go forth and conquer”. Mr […]
£243,000 IR35 case to be reheard 14 years after contract concluded
Five years after HMRC appealed an IR35 case defeat carrying £243,324 in tax liability, judges have instructed this long-running saga to be reheard despite the work having taken place 14 years ago.
Building trust in a sceptical market: how to overcome doubt
Establishing trust in a B2B market is one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs. Without being a global household name, how do you go about establishing your business as reliable, trustworthy, and capable of delivering high quality results?
Revenge travel: how automated marketing can help build customer loyalty
Research shows that a staggering 81% of customers abandon their bookings before completion, posing real concerns for the global travel industry.
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