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Why Sustainable PPE Became a Must for Our Business

With the rise of the eco-conscious mentality, businesses looking for new ways to reduce waste, especially when it comes to fashion and the increased requirement for personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms.

5th October 2021 · 4 min read

UK Businesses Set to Accelerate Software Development Faster Than European Rivals, Study Finds

Mendix, a Siemens business and global leader in low-code application development for the enterprise, today announced the results of a new survey that shows British businesses are set to accelerate their software development at a pace faster than t...

30th September 2021 · 3 min read

IPOSUP Automates Tips as UK Restaurants, Café and Pub Bosses are Soon Banned from Keeping Tips Left for Staff

IPOSUP mobile payments service launches automation of tips direct to hospitality staff bank accounts ahead of the UK Government plans to make it illegal for hospitality firms to withhold tips from workers, who rely on them to top up their income.

27th September 2021 · 2 min read

Has COVID-19 Changed the French Food Delivery Market Forever?

The French food delivery market is hugely lucrative, worth €180 billion and growing. Food makes up 20% of our manufacturing output, highlighting its economic importance.

20th September 2021 · 4 min read

Is Boris’ Ban of Petrol and Diesel Vehicles Going to Crush the Transport Industry?

The Uk petrol and diesel ban could help cut car emissions to 46m tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, down from an equivalent of 68 MtCO2e emitted today.

15th September 2021 · 4 min read

British Industries Don’t Have Enough Gender Inclusivity

It has been well established that a diverse workforce helps contribute to a business’ success – so why are there so many UK businesses far from achieving gender diversity?

14th September 2021 · 5 min read

The 4 Biggest Challenges Facing Independent Retailers Right Now

There’s no doubt that the past 18 months have been challenging for all retailers and continue to be. Many well-established retailers have unfortunately gone out of business and our high streets are recovering very slowly.

13th September 2021 · 4 min read

Number of Britons Living in Portugal Jumps 34.6% from 2019 to 2020, New Immigration Figures Reveal

The number of Britons officially registered as living in Portugal shot up by more than 30% between 2019 and 2020, well beyond anything that has been seen in recent years. The 34.6% increase was revealed by the latest Immigration, Borders and Asylu...

9th September 2021 · 2 min read

MINISO Ramps Up Expansion in Europe, Opens New Stores in Spain, UK and Italy

Lifestyle product retailer MINISO is further strengthening its business foothold in Europe as it has announced the opening of a new store in Seville, the capital city of Andalucía in southern Spain on August 26. The opening of the new location in ...

8th September 2021 · 2 min read

Why Transport Needs Gender Equality and How to Inspire Women Into the Sector

In addition to filling this critical driver shortage, transport and haulage providers must do better in terms of gender equality. Here, we discuss how you can encourage more women into the sector.

3rd September 2021 · 6 min read

Tackling the Big Customs Skills Shortage

Skills and labour shortages across the UK’s trade and logistics sectors have been hitting the headlines, most obviously for goods vehicle drivers. Less newsworthy, but equally threatening, is the shortfall in staff with knowledge and experience in...

2nd September 2021 · 4 min read

Artificial Intelligence is Critical Enabler of the Energy Transition, Study Finds

The World Economic Forum has published a new study on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to accelerate a more equitable energy transition and build trust for the technology throughout the industry.

1st September 2021 · 5 min read