UK Companies

Talking 'Bout Our Generation

Vivi Friedgut | Posted 14.06.2013 | UK
Vivi Friedgut

I dedicate a day a fortnight to meet with people who inspire me and add spice to my thinking. Spending time with such people feeds my soul with new ideas. I always leave elatedly excited.

Toxic Toys

Diana Verde Nieto | Posted 11.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Diana Verde Nieto

So what exactly are these products made of and what are the risks? Fundamentally, I learned it boils down to two chemicals; Phthalates and Bisphenol, which worryingly can be found in a number of products that have been designed for babies and young children to put in their mouths.

How to Get the Best Out of Your Employees Through Effective Communications

Niall de Lacy | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK
Niall de Lacy

The foundation of any successful business model starts with the realisation that your people are your greatest strength and most prized asset. Our job in HR is to ensure that our business puts people first.

Personalised Pricing - A Step Too Far?

Simon Robinson | Posted 22.03.2013 | UK Tech
Simon Robinson

Retailers need to ensure that any personalisation strategy they do use to target consumers is fair and when they get this right, the result is beneficial for both parties.

'We May Go Into Administration' Thomas Cook Warns Shareholders

PA | Posted 13.05.2012 | UK

Thomas Cook warned its shareholders this weekend that their failure to back two planned disposals could lead to the firm going into administration. ...

The Ticking Clock That Could be a Time Bomb

Andrew Morris | Posted 12.05.2012 | UK
Andrew Morris

When talking with CEO's I'm constantly bemused about the lack of urgency in making key business decisions. They appear so laid back in saying 'yes' or 'no' preferring to sit on the fence with 'don't know' whilst the world, and opportunity, passes them by. In a crisis economy, which is here to stay for some time, why is this and what is the cost?

'Dark Days' Ahead For High Street Retailers, Despite Christmas Rush

Huffington Post UK | Peter Guest | Posted 04.01.2012 | UK

Despite some glimmers of hope offered by bellwether retailers John Lewis and Next, analysts forecast "dark days" ahead for many high street chains in ...

Next Christmas Sales 'Disappointing' As Volumes Fall

PA | Posted 04.01.2012 | UK

Retailer Next admitted to a "disappointing" Christmas sales performance today but said it was cheered by the strength of online trading. The group,...

Domino's Surges As Punters Buy £1m Of Pizzas Online Per Day

PA | Posted 04.03.2012 | UK

Domino's Pizza today said internet orders regularly topped £1 million a day after another year of strong growth for the delivery firm. The company...

Four Buyers Expected To Bid For Struggling Retailer Blacks

PA | Posted 04.03.2012 | UK

Four interested buyers are expected to table final bids for struggling outdoor clothing retailer Blacks Leisure within the next two days. The poten...

BP Says Halliburton Should Pay For Gulf Spill

PA | Posted 03.03.2012 | UK

Oil giant BP has fired the latest shots in a legal battle over the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe, claiming contractor Halliburton should pay all of it...

Jobs At Risk As BMI Sold To BA Owner For £175m

Huffington Post UK | Peter Guest | Posted 22.12.2011 | UK

British Airways' parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has agreed a £172.5m deal for BMI from Lufthansa, in a move that could see hundred...

UK Companies Slip In Bribery Rankings

Huffington Post UK | Peter Guest | Posted 01.01.2012 | UK

The British government needs to pressure its fellow G20 members for action on corporate bribery and “level the playing field” for UK companies ove...