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With fewer than 20 days to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the British automotive industry is today urging an end to dangerous talk of ‘no deal’ and for all sides to focus energies on an orderly withdrawal to safeguard jobs and the sector’s long-term survival.

Royal Mail union votes in favour of Christmas strike action

Royal Mail is facing its first national postal strike in a decade after staff voted overwhelmingly for action.

How effective is nostalgia as a marketing strategy?

Ah, memories! Marketers have been around for decades, and as customers grow savvy, they are forced to change up their strategies.

Vodafone technical glitch sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Vodafone has apologised after an error meant customers using the mobile network abroad were hit with roaming bills of up to £5,000.

Avoiding GDPR Fatigue

Over the last 18 months, it’s clear that GDPR has contributed to the complete overhaul of the way we handle our data.

Chancellor plans budget six days after Brexit date

The chancellor will hold this year’s budget only six days days after Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union.

Pedalling together toward growth

As summer fades, so too does the memory of this year’s Tour de France. Its legacy lives on, however; cycling in the UK is currently more popular than it has been for almost 20 years.

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Royal Mail union votes in favour of Christmas strike action
How effective is nostalgia as a marketing strategy?
Vodafone technical glitch sees customers hit by thousands in charges
Avoiding GDPR Fatigue
Chancellor plans budget six days after Brexit date
Pedalling together toward growth

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Royal Mail union votes in favour of Christmas strike action

Royal Mail is facing its first national postal strike in a decade after staff voted overwhelmingly for action.

Vodafone technical glitch sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Vodafone has apologised after an error meant customers using the mobile network abroad were hit with roaming bills of up to £5,000.

Chancellor plans budget six days after Brexit date

The chancellor will hold this year’s budget only six days days after Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union.

Boris Johnson unveils Queen’s Speech he hopes will re-energise the country

Boris Johnson laid the foundations for a Conservative general election campaign today as he delivered a Queen’s Speech aiming to “re-energise” Britain and set a new direction for the country after Brexit.

Fathers need more flexibility at work

Men feel frustrated in their jobs and discriminated against at work as they want a better balance between work and family life, and they are willing to walk out of employment to get it.

Inappropriate behaviour at work is costing Brits their jobs

New research has revealed that nearly half of all UK businesses have experienced inappropriate behaviour from their employees in the workplace.

Ban air miles and stop frequent flyers, urge government advisers

Air miles schemes should be banned because they encourage excessive flying, according to a report commissioned by the government’s climate change advisers.

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Pedalling together toward growth

As summer fades, so too does the memory of this year’s Tour de France. Its legacy lives on, however; cycling in the UK is currently more popular than it has been for almost 20 years.

10 tips that can help you succeed in your next job interview
4 ways that employers can create a better office environment
How to choose the best remote working tools when hiring a Virtual Assistant
Managing mental illness at work
What businesses can learn from Einstein
Should I provide my employees life insurance?

Profiled…

Getting To Know You: Stepan Dobrovolskiy

We spoke to Stepan Dobrovolskiy, about his roles as CEO and co-founder of Mashroom, the end-to-end community lettings platform and CEO of emoov – the hybrid estate agent.

Getting To Know You: Oliver Montague, CEO, Swytch Technology

Oliver Montague joins us at Business Matters to talk about the inspiration to develop a kit which tuns a normal bike into an electric powered.

Marketing & Social Media

How effective is nostalgia as a marketing strategy?

The importance of building a brand for business

How to combine Facebook & Google ads

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FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain

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Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
Ocado shares rise on reports of Marks & Spencer deal
Sterling rallies on hope UK can avoid no-deal Brexit
AG Barr to shrug off sugar tax hit with increase in profit

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Smith & Williamson staff share £200m pay day after sale to Tilney

Staff at wealth manager Smith & Williamson will share more than £200 million after it was bought by larger rival Tilney for £625 million.

Appyparking closes £7.6M funding round

AppyParking, the kerbside management and mobility technology firm that is transforming parking for motorists and empowering local authorities and car park operators to better manage their assets, announced that the company has just closed a £7.6 million Series A round.

1000heads Group secures investment from Phoenix Equity Partners

Word of Mouth agency, 1000heads Group, has secured an investment from a leading UK mid-market private equity firm, Phoenix Equity Partners.

Atlas City Global announces completion of $4M funding round

Atlas City Global has secured $4M in seed investment from Robert A Hefner III, along with other HNW individuals.

Former senior staff from Deliveroo & Zoopla join tech scale-up carwow

Carwow, the platform that allows consumers to buy new, used and leased cars from a network of approved dealers, has made a number of senior hires from the UK’s most successful scale-up companies.

Black Sheep Coffee secures £13m in funding to expand globally

Black Sheep Coffee, the specialist independent coffee shop chain, has raised £13m in funding from private investors, bringing the firm’s total funding to £25m since inception of the company back in 2013.

Glasgow revealed as best UK city to launch a gastronomic business

New data from mobile payments platform, SumUp, has revealed the best European cities to open a small business in gastronomy.

What is P2P investing, and is it viable alternative investment in the market?

Property is well known to be a stable investment and is one of the few investments that are largely shielded by economic uncertainty.

Tech Nation announces 2019 Fintech Growth Programme for UK’s most promising scaleups

Tech Nation, the leading scaleup-network for UK entrepreneurs, has today announced it is calling for applicants for its 2019 Fintech Growth Programme.

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Legal

Avoiding GDPR Fatigue

Over the last 18 months, it’s clear that GDPR has contributed to the complete overhaul of the way we handle our data.

Brexit, data and the EU – the forgotten border question?

Much discussion of Brexit centres on the trade in goods. If we leave without a deal, will there need to be a hard border in Ireland? Will Kent become a lorry park? What will we be paying in tariffs?

Keeping your data close to your chest – the re-emergence of First Party Data

Changes in data protection laws and an evolving market environment have led some big companies to take an apparent step backwards and rely more and more on first party data.

How can setting up a trust help to reduce inheritance tax?

A trust is a legal arrangement where money, property or investments are formally transferred to a select group of people (trustees) or a trust company.

Betting on a bundle of rights – how the law protects data

Data is the oil of the digital economy – whether it’s personal data or other sorts of data.

Whistleblowing protection: Are current UK laws sufficient?

Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing wrongdoings relevant to the public interest.

A business owner’s guide to the division of assets in divorce

The breakdown of a marriage and subsequent divorce is an unfortunate chain of events that can prove to be very stressful and challenging.

Will the future skills-based UK immigration system help or hinder your business?

The UK immigration system never fails to provoke controversy and the most recent government proposals for a future immigration system are no exception.

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Made in Britain

Made in Britain: Twisted Automotive

From purchasing some of the remaining Land Rover Defenders off the production line in 2016, the business now turns over £10 million Twisted Automotive provides customised versions to UK and global fans of the vehicle.

Great British Brands: London Morgan

London Morgan Founder Nigel Smith tells us about why passion is a crucial ingredient within their company.

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.

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