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Heathrow pledges to become worlds first zero carbon airport

Heathrow has become carbon neutral in emissions, but only from the parts of the airport it runs and not including flights.

Johnson set to axe network of UK business councils

Dozens of business leaders could be forced to relinquish their roles as advisers to the prime minister as part of a shake-up of Boris Johnson’s engagements with industry bosses.

UKs tech talent has dropped by over half in 2019

New analysis of the UK’s job market by Accenture has found that there were 52% fewer available roles listed for professionals with technology skills at the end of 2019, compared to six months earlier.

Barclays to cancel ‘Big Brother’ staff tracking system

Barclays has scrapped a system that tracked the time employees spent at their desks and sent warnings to those spending too long on breaks.

Controversial ‘Anti-Piers Morgan’ tickets go on sale for annual business convention

A UK business convention that has booked Piers Morgan as a headline speaker for its event has released tickets specifically for people who hate the media personality, following the public response to his controversial ways.

Reviewed: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – The folding flip phone of the future

It’s not often something comes along to genuinely change the game, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip does just that, bringing foldable displays closer to the mainstream and reinventing the flip phone for 2020 in the process.

British Cleaning Council ‘worried and concerned’ by proposed post-Brexit immigration rules

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has said it is ‘very worried and concerned’ about the ‘huge’ possible impact of Government proposals to introduce an ‘Australian-style points-based’ immigration system from 2021.

Heathrow pledges to become worlds first zero carbon airport
Johnson set to axe network of UK business councils
UKs tech talent has dropped by over half in 2019
Barclays to cancel ‘Big Brother’ staff tracking system
Controversial ‘Anti-Piers Morgan’ tickets go on sale for annual business convention
Reviewed: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – The folding flip phone of the future
British Cleaning Council ‘worried and concerned’ by proposed post-Brexit immigration rules

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Heathrow pledges to become worlds first zero carbon airport

Heathrow has become carbon neutral in emissions, but only from the parts of the airport it runs and not including flights.

Johnson set to axe network of UK business councils

Dozens of business leaders could be forced to relinquish their roles as advisers to the prime minister as part of a shake-up of Boris Johnson’s engagements with industry bosses.

UKs tech talent has dropped by over half in 2019

Barclays to cancel ‘Big Brother’ staff tracking system

Barclays has scrapped a system that tracked the time employees spent at their desks and sent warnings to those spending too long on breaks.

Controversial ‘Anti-Piers Morgan’ tickets go on sale for annual business convention

Lloyds pays £2.5bn to deal with final PPI claims

A surge in complaints about mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) weighed on Lloyds’ finances last year.

Retail sales bounce back in January after weak end to 2019

Retail sales improved in January, increasing by 0.9% on the previous month, official figures show.

£10M boost for patient care in UK life sciences sector

A new £10million scheme will give leading researchers and businesses, based in the UK, the chance to work together to develop treatments and cures for those facing life-threatening conditions like cancer and dementia.

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Successful Women Annual Conference is set to be Ab Fab

The 2020 Successful Women Annual Conference and Awards Launch takes place on Thursday 5th March to celebrate International Women’s Day.

41% of UK Businesses risk falling behind due to under investment
Number of online gamers to hit One billion by 2024
Young British mechanical watch brand decides to move to Scotland to take advantage of EU positioning
The importance of personalised flexible benefits
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Getting To Know You: Adam Woolf, Founder, Lifeline IT

We talk to Adam Woolf, Founder and Director of technology services business Lifeline IT, who clients include Sweaty Betty, Aquascutum, SRLV accountants, Sinochem, Barnet Homes and LondonMetric Poperty.

Getting to Know You: Clare Methven & Lucy Hogarth, Co-Founders of The Marketing Centre

Clare Methven and Lucy Hogarth talk to us about how they stay true to their core values and what defines their way of doing business as The Marketing Centre expands – nationally.

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Urban Logistics seeks funds as warehouse boom stacks up

Urban Logistics, which owns warehouses, has launched a £100 million fundraising to support new property acquisitions.

Amber energy secures £1million to support strategic growth

Amber energy, the Cardiff-based energy management consultancy and utilitech pioneer, has received a boost to its working capital in the form of a long-term, unsecured loan of £1million.

OnBuy, the UK-founded Amazon rival secures £3 million investment

One of the world’s fastest-growing marketplaces has secured a £3 million investment from a leading London-based VC fund.

£300,000 investment by Ufi and the Development Bank of Wales to inspire bright young futures

Newport-based early years education technology specialists Kinderly has secured a £300,000 investment to help give children a great start in life, regardless of their circumstances or need.

UK FinTech Rimilia secures $15m funding to fuel continued growth and international expansion

Rimilia, the leading SaaS-based fintech company, today announced it has secured $15 million in growth funding.

Aldermore funds Manchester fashion and footwear brand specialists Northern Sole

Aldermore, the specialist bank, has agreed a new funding deal with Northern Sole Supply Co Limited, the fashion, accessories and footwear brand specialists.

Five young entrepreneurs announced as finalists in Verizon/Unloc Enterprise Challenge

The Verizon/Unloc Enterprise Challenge, an annual online tech-entrepreneurship competition for young people across Europe, has announced the five finalists who will compete for the competition’s £10,000 Grand Prize, which also includes funding, mentorship and a technology package.