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Lord Sugar is UKs most searched company director for third year running

For the third year in succession, Lord Alan Sugar has been named the UK’s most searched for company director in 2018

One week left for 3.5 million people to meet tax return deadline

More than 3.5 million people have just one week left to complete their self-assessment tax returns and pay any tax owed.
The deadline t..

The feasibility of the four day week

The idea of a four day working week has been a large talking point for months, following high profile studies and trials.

Why will some job hunters be hungry for zero hours contracts in 2019?

Zero hours contracts have quite rightly attracted a lot of criticism, for the extent to which they’ve been abused by businesses to the detriment of employees’ rights.

The 5 biggest HR learnings from 2018

It would be impossible to reflect on 2018 without acknowledging the gender pay gap reporting movement.

Is technology really the answer to flexible working?

Oliver Shaw, Chief Commercial Officer of Cascade HR, considers whether technology has finally proven the key to unlocking flexible working in the UK

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

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Lord Sugar is UKs most searched company director for third year running
One week left for 3.5 million people to meet tax return deadline
The feasibility of the four day week
Why will some job hunters be hungry for zero hours contracts in 2019?
The 5 biggest HR learnings from 2018
Is technology really the answer to flexible working?
Jaguar Land Rover invests in mobility and roadside assistance provider Urgent.ly

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Lord Sugar is UKs most searched company director for third year running

For the third year in succession, Lord Alan Sugar has been named the UK’s most searched for company director in 2018

One week left for 3.5 million people to meet tax return deadline

More than 3.5 million people have just one week left to complete their self-assessment tax returns and pay any tax owed.
The deadline t..

Hundreds made redundant as more than a third of Patisserie Valerie stores shut

Administrators to failed cake chain Patisserie Valerie have confirmed the closure of 71 stores, resulting in 920 redundancies.

AJ Bell’s assets under administration fall amid turbulent markets

Investment firm AJ Bell revealed that turbulent markets took a toll on assets under administration in its first update since it floated..

Burberry warns over cost hit from no-deal Brexit

Luxury fashion brand Burberry has warned it could face tens of millions of pounds in extra tariff costs if the UK crashes out of the EU..

Is your Santander branch closing? Check the full list

This is a full list of branches and closure dates of the 140 Santander outlets that are closing:
Aberdeen George Street 99 George Stree..

John Lewis to close Knight & Lee department store, putting 127 jobs at risk

John Lewis Partnership is to close the Knight & Lee department store in Hampshire, putting more than 120 jobs at risk.
Knight & Lee, th..

Brexit drives nearly 50 financial firms to Luxembourg

Brexit is driving a much heralded jobs boom and expansion in the financial services industry – in Luxembourg.
According to lobby group ..

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The 5 biggest HR learnings from 2018

It would be impossible to reflect on 2018 without acknowledging the gender pay gap reporting movement.

Is technology really the answer to flexible working?
What is business interruption and how is it calculated?
Why securing a second passport can provide more than just personal gain
Marketing opportunities you can only find online
Tips to meeting customer demand
How to start a blog and make money in 2019

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.

Getting To Know You: Paul Parker

Retired footballer Paul Parker tells Business Matters who he admires and what defines his way of doing business

Marketing & Social Media

6 ways to remain social without engaging yourself too much

Marketing your business in the digital age

SEO resellers 101: 4 programs you should know about

Opinion

The feasibility of the four day week

Business Matters

Why will some job hunters be hungry for zero hours contracts in 2019?
What can businesses learn from football fans & Apple?
“Under my Umbrella”: What UK businesses can learn from Rihanna about protecting their brands
What happens if your businesses gender pay gap increases?

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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.

Nucleus Commercial breaks £1BN barrier in SME lending

Nucleus Commercial Finance, one of UK’s largest providers of alternative finance to businesses has broken £1 billion barrier in SME lending

Fledglink app launched to help bridge education-to-employment gap for “Gen Z”

A game changing early careers mobile app – Fledglink – has launched in UK and ruffling feathers in online professional networking space

Goldman Sachs leads $8m Immersive Labs cyber security investment

Goldman Sachs’ Principal Strategic Investments group leads Series A round in company founded by ex GCHQ researcher

RBS buys stake in technology start-up Loot ahead of digital bank launch

Royal Bank of Scotland has acquired a 25% stake in a millennial-focused technology start-up as it rallies against new digital challenge..

Body Coach star Wicks backs Gousto as online meal kit firm secures more funds

Online meal kit company Gousto has signed up “The Body Coach” Joe Wicks as an investor as part of an £18 million fundraising to expand

VITHIT Launches in Australia predicting $4 million sales value in first 18 months ‘Down Under’

VITHIT, a mainstream player in the low-calorie drinks market; has launched in Australia. Predicting $4 million sales value in its first 18 months, VITHIT is being distributed across 700 Coles stores in the region.

US based CarGurus snaps up motoring website PistonHeads from Haymarket

CarGurus, a leading global automotive marketplace, and Haymarket Media Group, a specialist international media company, today announced they have signed an agreement for CarGurus to acquire used car motoring website PistonHeads.

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Legal

“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.

Louboutin wins trademark legal battle over red soles

Europe’s highest court has backed Christian Louboutin in its battle to protect its distinctive red soles.

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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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