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Ways to overcome the glass ceiling & become a leader in the Workplace

Since their childhood, girls are told that studying hard, being perseverant, and diligent is enough to build a successful career.

Honda closure could result in hundreds of small supply chain firm closures

Japanese car maker Honda said on Tuesday, that the closure of the Swindon car plant could see as many as 7,000 potential job losses, due to the supply chain of subsidiaries and partnering companies.

Aviva moves £8.8bn to Dublin amid a no-deal Brexit

One of Britain’s biggest life insurance and pensions company, Aviva have been given the green light to shift £8.8bn of assets to Dublin, as the firm ramps up their Brexit contingency planning.

Lloyds puts another £750m aside for PPI claims as bill grows to £19.4bn

Lloyds Banking Group said it set aside £750m in 2018 for further payment protection insurance (PPI) claims.

Competition watchdog decision puts Sainsbury’s-Asda merger in jeopardy

Customers could see higher prices and less choice as a result of the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda, the UK’s competition watchdog has said.

6 things to do when you retire

Retirement should be one of the most enjoyable periods of your life. You’ve worked for years so you could save up and finally start spending money on things that you truly enjoy.

FinTech opportunities to come from Australia’s Royal Commission into banking

Australia is currently holding a Royal Commission into the banking sector and it’s fair to say that that what has been uncovered so far has rocked both the public, the industry and policy makers alike.

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Ways to overcome the glass ceiling & become a leader in the Workplace
Honda closure could result in hundreds of small supply chain firm closures
Aviva moves £8.8bn to Dublin amid a no-deal Brexit
Lloyds puts another £750m aside for PPI claims as bill grows to £19.4bn
Competition watchdog decision puts Sainsbury’s-Asda merger in jeopardy
6 things to do when you retire
FinTech opportunities to come from Australia’s Royal Commission into banking

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Honda closure could result in hundreds of small supply chain firm closures

Japanese car maker Honda said on Tuesday, that the closure of the Swindon car plant could see as many as 7,000 potential job losses, due to the supply chain of subsidiaries and partnering companies.

Aviva moves £8.8bn to Dublin amid a no-deal Brexit

One of Britain’s biggest life insurance and pensions company, Aviva have been given the green light to shift £8.8bn of assets to Dublin, as the firm ramps up their Brexit contingency planning.

Lloyds puts another £750m aside for PPI claims as bill grows to £19.4bn

Lloyds Banking Group said it set aside £750m in 2018 for further payment protection insurance (PPI) claims.

Competition watchdog decision puts Sainsbury’s-Asda merger in jeopardy

Customers could see higher prices and less choice as a result of the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda, the UK’s competition watchdog has said.

Honda confirms Swindon car plant closure and huge job loses

Honda has confirmed it will close its Swindon car plant in 2021, with the loss of about 3,500 jobs.

Saudi prince Mohammed Bin Salman denies Manchester United takeover

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s media minister has denied reports linking him with a £3.8bn takeover of Manchester United.

Honda set to announce closure of Swindon car plant

Japanese carmaker Honda is set to announce the closure of its Swindon plant in 2022, putting 3,500 jobs at risk.

Business Secretary accepts Brexit deadline for exporters to Asia & South America has passed

Business Secretary Greg Clark identified last Friday as the ‘real’ Brexit deadline for British companies exporting to countries such as Japan to know the terms on which they are trading before they send goods on a six-week transfer.

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Ways to overcome the glass ceiling & become a leader in the Workplace

Since their childhood, girls are told that studying hard, being perseverant, and diligent is enough to build a successful career.

Revealed: The up & coming London areas ideal for your new office space
Saving a family business with a long tradition
5 challenges a business coach will help you tackle
Does your business want AI or RPA?
Can you imagine life without your phone?
How to start your business the right way: 5 powerful tips for start uppers

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Getting To Know You: Timothy McElroy, Co-Founder, HouseMyDog

Timothy McElroy tells us what prompted him and his brother James to start the online community for people to find help to look after mans best friend.

Getting To Know You: Craig Unsworth: CEO & Co-Founder, Upgrade Pack

Craig Unsworth who left the board at Ten Group where he oversaw the company’s £120 million IPO joins Business matters to tell us about Upgrade Pack, the company he co-founded to change the way that airline and hotel upgrades are managed.

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GoCardless secures $75m investment to access global bank debit network

GoCardless, the global leader in recurring payments, has secured a $75 million Series E investment to open up access to the world’s first global bank debit network.

JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

US investment bank JP Morgan has created a crypto-currency to help settle payments between clients in its wholesale payments business.

Starling Bank raises £75m to accelerate its global expansion

Starling Bank has raised £60m in a Series C funding round led by Merian Global Investors, including the Merian Chrysalis Investment Company.

Why has Al Gore invested $100 million into African Tech Start-up Andela?

Andela is a company founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs aiming to train Africans in software development for large scale corporations.

UK start-up Pupil brings in business heavyweights to advise on global expansion

London-based spatial data start-up, Pupil, has brought in business heavyweights to help shape its ambitious global plans.

Snack brand Graze snapped up in £100m deal by Marmite owner Unilever

Marmite-owner Unilever has bought healthy snack brand Graze, which started life a decade ago as a snack box delivery service.

Distributed raises £1.5m in largest seed funding round from Fuel Ventures

Distributed, the AI-powered tech talent resourcing platform, today announced that it has raised £1.5 million in a seed funding round from Fuel Ventures to bring its total initial funding up to £1.65 million.

Jaguar Land Rover invests in mobility and roadside assistance provider Urgent.ly

InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital fund, has investment in Urgent.ly, the connected roadside assistance service

Nutmeg secures £45 million in funding led by Goldman Sachs

Digital wealth manager Nutmeg has secured £45 million in funding in an investment round led by Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs.

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Legal

How do I get legal advice without upfront legal costs?

Practically every area of life requires some form of legal advice; taking up a new job, going through a divorce, planning to write a will, selling a property, these are some of the activities of everyday life that are intertwined in law.

“Under my Umbrella”: What UK businesses can learn from Rihanna about protecting their brands

As singer Rihanna is taking her father to court in the US in a trademark dispute we look at what business can learn from the Grammy Award winning singer.

How best to handle an allegation of sexual harassment in a company

Last year was a year of headlines for women’s rights with the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements shining the spotlight on inequality and abuse.

Court of Appeal says Uber drivers are workers

The Court of Appeal handed down its decision last week in the ongoing employment status case brought against Uber by a group of London drivers.

How your business can avoid getting the sack from its gig economy workers

The ‘gig economy’ workforce is not only a great resource for businesses, but is an increasingly popular option for many.

The importance of maintaining cyber security in your business

As October marks Cyber Security Month, there’s no better time for small businesses to take a look at their handling of company data.

How to keep your business intact when divorce strikes

Matrimonial Consultant and Family Lawyer Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart shares her advice on how to aid business survival in the event of a marriage breakdown.

Business law — 5 awareness areas for SMEs

SMEs aren’t exempt from complying with a host of legal requirements — but a lack of resources and expertise means they might not be as cognizant as larger counterparts.

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Made in Britain

The British brands cutting through traditional industries

British brands aren’t afraid to be innovative. Throughout history, they have established themselves as industry leaders within a number of sectors internationally, from fashion to food and drink.

Made in Britain: Manasamitra

Manasamitra is a South Asian arts organisation delivering cultural experiences in traditional and innovative ways.

Made In Britain: Bertie Stephens, Flubit.com

Priding himself on being unconventional and doing things the ‘wrong way round’, Bertie Stephens and Flubit.com are on their to becoming one of the UK’s largest online marketplaces.

Made in Britain: The Haven Arms Pub

We talk to John Campbell, Landlord of the Haven Arms Pub in London to find out how the Governments Do More Online Campaign helped this local business.

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