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Heathrow airport reveals third runway masterplan

The masterplan for Heathrow’s £14bn third runway will be revealed to the public for the first time today, alongside its largest-ever consultation into the project.

Sir James Dyson donates £19m to his old school in Norfolk

Billionaire businessman Sir James Dyson has donated £18.75m to his former school, whose “generosity” helped pay for his education after his father died.

Win big with student competitions

If there’s one thing all students will agree on, it’s that making a little bit of money while at university is a great thing.

Institute of Directors spirals to £4.2m loss as racism row & record low membership bites

The Institute of Directors plunged to a loss of £4.2 million after one of the worst years in its 116-year history that saw the chair and director general quit after a probe into racism allegations.

Krispy Kreme bucks retail downturn & ready for Brexit as UK sales jump

UK doughnut lovers can rest assured: Krispy Kreme is ready for Brexit.

Panoro Energy: Julien Balkany confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Panoro Energy ASA, the Norwegian independent oil and gas company, held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in Oslo on 23 May 2019, re-electing the entire Board of Directors.

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Heathrow airport reveals third runway masterplan
Sir James Dyson donates £19m to his old school in Norfolk
Win big with student competitions
Institute of Directors spirals to £4.2m loss as racism row & record low membership bites
Krispy Kreme bucks retail downturn & ready for Brexit as UK sales jump
Panoro Energy: Julien Balkany confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Heathrow airport reveals third runway masterplan

The masterplan for Heathrow’s £14bn third runway will be revealed to the public for the first time today, alongside its largest-ever consultation into the project.

Sir James Dyson donates £19m to his old school in Norfolk

Billionaire businessman Sir James Dyson has donated £18.75m to his former school, whose “generosity” helped pay for his education after his father died.

Institute of Directors spirals to £4.2m loss as racism row & record low membership bites

The Institute of Directors plunged to a loss of £4.2 million after one of the worst years in its 116-year history that saw the chair and director general quit after a probe into racism allegations.

Krispy Kreme bucks retail downturn & ready for Brexit as UK sales jump

UK doughnut lovers can rest assured: Krispy Kreme is ready for Brexit.

New Patisserie Valerie owners put butter back in the cakes

Patisserie Valerie was in such dire straits that managers had ordered puff pastry be made from margarine rather than butter as a cost-cutting measure, its new owners have revealed.

Sotheby’s bought by French telecoms billionaire for $3.7bn

Sotheby’s is being bought by telecoms billionaire Patrick Drahi in a deal valuing the auction house at $3.7bn.

UK to launch ‘groundbreaking’ China stock market link

UK-listed firms will become the first foreign companies to be able to list in mainland China under a new stock link, the Treasury said.

Global trade court may come to standstill within months

Global trade’s supreme court is all but certain to grind to a halt within months, senior officials are privately conceding in Geneva, as Britain vows to help to save the system from collapse.

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What every business should know – A guide to sending parcels around the world!

Does your business send parcels to different locations in the UK or around the world?

Adzooma to speak at SearchLeeds: The largest marketing event in the north
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Top 4 relationship-building strategies for a successful business
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Appy Pie introduces an all-new chatbot builder

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Getting To Know You: Nick Earle, CEO, Eseye

Nick Earle tells us that hiring the right people and treating them with respect is the best way to grow your business.

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Why using Instagram can boost your business

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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.

Go Ape on the hunt for £20m investment to fund expansion plans

Go Ape is looking for an investor ready to stump up £15 million to £20 million as the tree-top activity group seeks to double in size over the next five years.

Lord Ashcroft’s £2m loan adds sparkle to Gusbourne wines

Lord Ashcroft has given a £2 million lift to the English sparkling wine business in which he has a controlling stake.

On-demand removals marketplace secures £2.5 million investment

An on-demand removals marketplace that allows both consumers and businesses to move items using its UK wide network of drivers has received backing from leading London-based VC fund, Fuel Ventures.

Investing in startups: Why it’s a brilliant move

Most of the time, the term ‘investment’ is subjected to the limited perception that it stands for merely putting money into a venture with the expectation of financial returns.

Formula E World Champion Jean-Éric Vergne invests in lifestyle platform Velocity Black

Following a superb victory at last weekend’s Monaco ePrix, Jean-Éric Vergne the reigning ABB FIA Formula E Champion, invests in Velocity, one of the world’s fastest growing venture-backed technology companies.

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Restaurant chains collapsing into administration are a magnet for personal liability

Recent news of yet another high-profile restaurant group facing the abyss made big headlines: all but three of Jamie Oliver’s 25 UK restaurants have closed, causing 1,000 jobs to be lost and leaving dozens of suppliers out of pocket.

Here’s what you need to know before setting up a power of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document, through which you can assign a person to act or make decisions on your behalf during times when you are unable to do so.

Regulating Artificial Intelligence: What the OECD’s new guidelines mean for UK businesses

This week the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) formally adopted its Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the first intergovernmental standard on this area.

Commercial property leasing tips

When we talk about commercial property, we’re sometimes talking about a commercial lease. So either its creation or its transfer from one party to another.

Parental bereavement leave to be introduced in April 2020

Parents and primary carers who suffer the loss of a child will be entitled to at least two weeks’ paid parental bereavement leave from April 2020, the government has confirmed.

Majority of UK business still not budgeting for post-Brexit immigration

Despite a possible exit date looming, the majority of UK businesses are unprepared for recruiting talent in a post-Brexit world, new research reveals.

Are your HR policies strong enough to withstand a potential lawsuit?

Lawsuits – even those with unsubstantiated claims – are a risk to every business. The problem for you as a business owner is that lawsuits are time-consuming and expensive to fight.

What can employers do to avoid sexual harassment claims?

In light of high profile cases of harassment in the workplace involving Ted Baker chief Ray Kelvin and Topshop owner Sir Philip Green, Emma Bullen from MHR provides practical advice on how employers can protect themselves from sexual harassment claims.

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