One of the greatest challenges facing small businesses in today’s economy is a high operating cost. Business rates, utilities and national insurance bills all add up to a high price over the course of a year – a price which, at a time of uncertain... Read More
With youth unemployment remaining a key issue standing between the UK and full economic recovery, getting young people into the workforce has become a major target for the government. However, with experienced workers often choosing to remain in work past the... Read More
For workers in rural areas, commuting into work can be tricky – due to a lack of public transport options, many have no choice but to drive to their workplace, making fuel costs something of a strain on the household budget. Furthermore, this problem can be... Read More
The controversy surrounding zero hours contracts has seen many high profile employers criticised by union bodies, workers’ organisations and the government alike. At a time when many struggle to earn a living wage, it is widely believed that this method of... Read More
Infinity Park has been revealed as the new name of a business park in Derby that will create up to 8,000 jobs. The new identity of the 250-acre commercial park between Chellaston and Sinfin, next to Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace division, was announced by... Read More
Retailers around the country have witnessed an increase in consumer demand in recent months, in part driven by improvements in the economy having a positive impact upon consumer confidence. This has led to rising sales and widening profit margins, giving... Read More
According to government statistics, the issue of widespread unemployment has fallen dramatically since the official end of the recession, with employers now taking on enough staff to see the unemployment rate drop consistently on a quarterly basis. However,... Read More
While the recession did not necessarily send all retailers into administration, a fate which befell popular high street names such as JJB Sports and La Senza, the vast majority struggled to make ends meet amidst a spectacular fall in consumer confidence. One... Read More
The UK is in the midst of a housing boom, largely fuelled by help to buy schemes and initiatives designed to aid young people in purchasing their first home and setting foot on the property ladder. In turn, this has had a positive effect upon the profits and... Read More
HMV have launched a new mobile phone app to encourage shoppers to buy both in-store and online. The app, which is available to download on both Apple and Android phones allows users to scan CD covers, adverts or posters whilst in store or out and about... Read More
