Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft, the “Spirit of Innovation”, has recently hit a record-breaking top speed of 387.4 mph on a series of runs at the UK Ministry of Defence’s Boscombe Down testing site in Wiltshire, UK. Rolls-Royce claims that this makes the Spirit of Innovation the fastest EV in the world, with the figures since submitted […]
In this strange, topsy-turvey pandemic-blighted country, it is the right of the political spectrum, rather than the left, who are criticising businesses for exploiting cheap labour and fueling the supply chains crisis. In his speech to the Conservative Party conference, Boris Johnson claimed firms have used “immigration as an excuse for failure to invest in […]
Annie Button, professional content writer and branding aficionado, takes a look at what businesses can do to mitigate the current HGV shortage. The UK is suffering from a shortage of over 100,000 HGV drivers, as a result of the combination of enough unqualified individuals to fill the roles, the fallout from Brexit and the pandemic […]
In the early days of the pandemic, many businesses were taken aback by the speed of their customers’ reactions. Dramatic shifts in behaviour forced them to cease in-person interactions, invest in technology and strengthen e-commerce operations. While adapting their operating models at speed, many businesses found that a key challenge was creating processes that could […]
The increasing focus on the pay gap and pay gap reporting in local and global organisations across the UK has shed light on the challenges faced by business and government leaders looking to address this key indicator of workplace equality. Reports such as the one written earlier this year by the LSE provide evidence that […]
The UK’s economy continues to recover strongly from last year’s disruption, reflecting the unique nature of the COVID-19 recession and the extension of rescue measures by the Treasury. A full recovery less than five months after the last lockdown and unemployment below 5% and falling – according to the latest ONS unemployment figures – was […]
It is no secret that the UK has an ageing population. In 2016, almost 20% of people were over 65 – a figure which is only expected to rise over the next 30 to 40 years. Yet despite this, it is estimated as many as 60% of adults in the country do not currently have […]
Employers would also be obliged to respond to flexible working requests more promptly under the plan, which is being labelled a major reshaping of the way people work in the post-pandemic world. However, prior to the government document being officially released, unions are warning that the proposals fail to go far enough. They argue that […]
Image by Web Summit - SD5_7851, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74256111 CEO and co-founder Nik Storonsky said: “To be able to IPO successfully we need to be at least in the few billion dollars range of revenue a year.” As of 2020, Revolut’s adjusted revenue was £261 million ($359 million). In July, the company managed to raise […]
Business leaders have said that urgent changes to the visa system are needed as retailers struggle to keep shop shelves stocked, and restaurants run out of food and drink amid the supply chain chaos caused by Brexit and the pandemic. Earlier this week, it was reported that fast-food giant McDonald’s had run out of milkshakes […]
Yet the market continues to operate at an exceptionally high level thanks to additional actions taken by the UK government, mortgage lenders and others. So, what has changed in the world of property finance in these unusual times? Here, we explore some of the most notable aspects of home-buying, property investment and other elements of […]
Pascal Soriot became CEO of the pharmaceutical multinational company in October 2012 and has since presided over a remarkable turnaround. Soriot led the revival of AstraZeneca’s reputation for research and development while rebuffing a takeover attempt by rival Pfizer worth $118 billion. Soriot studied veterinary medicine at the École Nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort at Maisons-Alfort in […]
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