Yorkshire Mum and author invites parents to get her kids books ‘ tattered, battered and covered in snot’!
Yorkshire Mum and author Vicky Cowie has three small children and Vicky observes that her children’s best loved books are now ‘tattered, battered and covered in snot!” An author herself, Vicky has recently launched 5 delightful children’s books of her own – available on her new website, Vickycowie.com.Vicky explains: “When I think of some of […]
MEES Compliance: Climate Awareness Raising Fines Risk for Portfolio Owners
Achieving MEES compliance is becoming increasingly important for portfolio landlords as the growing awareness on climate change and environmental issues could see regulators being pressured to clamp down on landlords who have failed to achieve the minimum ‘E’ standards for their rental properties. What action has been taken on MEES Compliance? As of April, Business Green reported […]
Senior Employment Law Expert welcomes tribunal ruling on CEO Behaviour
A leading North Wales Employment Law Solicitor has welcomed a tribunal ruling earlier this month which saw Mike Shearwood, ex-CEO of shoe manufacturer Clarks lose his claim for unfair dismissal. Ian Winrow, Senior Partner at Winrow Solicitors in Caernarfon says that employees often wrongly assume that codes of conduct do not apply to senior executives. Ian, […]
‘Experts in Safety’ expands Southern operation for the capital’s construction sector
Arco, the UK’s leading provider of safety products and professional safety services, is continuing its expansion in the South East, with particular focus on the construction sector in the capital city. As part of its expansion plans, Arco will stock locally, the largest range of high quality and compliant PPE products, workwear and a range […]
Environmental conscious food producers choosing Viscose Viskrings as #plasticfree tamper evidence solution
Viscose Closures – the company behind Viscose Viskrings tamper evident seals – are seeing business thrive thanks to a growing awareness of environmental concerns, pressurising food producers to look into biodegradable packaging solutions. The company is seeing enquiries soar, particularly from artisan and organic producers in the food, drink and cosmetics sectors, where the #plasticfree ethos […]
Engineering company celebrates royal presentation of Queen’s Award for International Trade
Semmco, a British engineering company and manufacturer of access platforms and ground support equipment for the aviation sector and rail access platforms, celebrated its Queen’s Award win with a royal presentation by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent KG, at its Head Office in Surrey on Wednesday 2nd October. Semmco was given the prestigious […]
Candidates applying for new jobs on current bosses’ time, data reveals
New data released by TribePad, the leading recruitment software provider, reveals that job-seekers prefer to apply for new jobs while on the clock at their current workplace. Monday to Wednesday, between midday and 4PM is the most popular time for job hunters to seek new opportunities (21%); with most candidates applying on Monday at 2PM […]
North West Fintech Business MONEVO Partners with Smart Money App Yolt
North West fintech business MONEVO, Europe’s largest lending marketplace and platform, has announced its partnership with Yolt, the smart money app. Yolt provides its users a central view of their chosen bank accounts, credit cards and savings. Smart spending insights and the ability to plan budgets, monitor bills, track spending and even switch household bills […]
Branded Goods Infringement Claims Warning in No Deal Brexit
A no deal Brexit could see an unexpected rise in the number of trade mark infringement claims as a result of traders carrying on “business as usual”, warns intellectual property specialist Susan Hall. Susan, partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, says if business involves the export for resale of branded goods – such […]
Businesses urged to help design out homelessness
Businesses are being urged to play their part in designing out homelessness across the West Midlands. As part of this week’s World Homeless Day (October 10), West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has launched a checklist offering practical tips on how businesses can help to prevent and tackle homelessness. The checklist, which has been created by […]