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How is technology helping us maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

The healthcare industry has evolved so much during the past few years and technology has undoubtedly played its major role in it.

Important SEO strategies to apply to your WordPress blog in 2019

If you are keen on taking a WordPress training course, you are on the right lines. This is because, today, WordPress is the industry leader with regard to content management systems.

Further reform urgently needed for effective apprenticeship levy

Urgent steps must be taken by Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy in England, so firms can offer more of the high-quality training they need to succeed.

Thomas Cook in bankruptcy move in 11th hour lifeline

Thomas Cook cleared another hurdle on the way to a £1.1 billion rescue deal last night by filing for Chapter 15 court protection in the United States.

The most powerful social media channels for marketing in 2019

Welcome to the world of social media, the place to be if you are trying to give your business a more humanized appearance.

3 reasons why the short-term rental market is thriving right now

From location to amenities, the short-term rental market is influenced by a multitude of factors on a daily basis.

Do I really need a will?

‘I don’t really need a will,’ we hear you say, ‘I’m too young to think about that.’

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How is technology helping us maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
Important SEO strategies to apply to your WordPress blog in 2019
Further reform urgently needed for effective apprenticeship levy
Thomas Cook in bankruptcy move in 11th hour lifeline
The most powerful social media channels for marketing in 2019
3 reasons why the short-term rental market is thriving right now
Do I really need a will?

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Further reform urgently needed for effective apprenticeship levy

Urgent steps must be taken by Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy in England, so firms can offer more of the high-quality training they need to succeed.

Thomas Cook in bankruptcy move in 11th hour lifeline

Thomas Cook cleared another hurdle on the way to a £1.1 billion rescue deal last night by filing for Chapter 15 court protection in the United States.

Boris Johnson ready to unveil his new backstop plan on trip to the UN

Boris Johnson will pursue his case for an Irish backstop alternative at the United Nations next week as British and EU negotiators prepare for daily talks.

Aldi plans to open a new supermarket each week

Aldi plans to open a new store in the UK every week on average for the next two years, its boss has announced.

Energy suppliers get more time to install smart meters

There are sighs of relief in the beleaguered smart meter offices of the big energy suppliers – they now have until 2024 to put them in our homes.

Banksy painting depicting MPs as Chimpanzees to go up for auction

A Banksy painting depicting MPs as Chimpanzees in the House of Commons called, Devolved Parliament is to go on display at Sotheby’s for this first time.

Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos ‘nearing deal’ to build car in Bridgend

Billionaire entrepreneur Jim Ratcliffe is said to be closing in on a deal to build a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Bridgend, the town where Ford is bringing down the shutters on an engine factory which employs 1,700 people.

Lib Dems vow to scrap Brexit if they win general election

The Liberal Democrats have vowed to cancel Brexit if they win a majority at the next general election.

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Business

How is technology helping us maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

The healthcare industry has evolved so much during the past few years and technology has undoubtedly played its major role in it.

The most powerful social media channels for marketing in 2019
Do I really need a will?
Potential, Pitfalls and (ultimately) Patience
Keeping your data close to your chest – the re-emergence of First Party Data
5 team building ideas for your UK business
How to ensure you are not subject to invoice fraud

Profiled…

Getting To Know You: Ben Wright, CEO, Velocity Global

Ben Wright, Chief Executive Office at Velocity Global talks to Business Matters about what defines his way of doing business.

Getting To Know You: Tony Freudmann, Director, RiverOak Strategic Partners

We talk to Tony Freudmann whose company RiverOak Strategic Partners are in the process of converting Manston airport in Kent to be a fully equiped cargo hub in 2022.

Marketing & Social Media

Important SEO strategies to apply to your WordPress blog in 2019

Why every small business should be using stock images

Improving your website for business growth

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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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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.

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.

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Legal

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.

A threat from within: Monitoring employees in the workplace

Internal security breaches pose one of the greatest financial and reputational risks for business of all sizes, particularly SMEs.

2020 foresight for employers

There are several practical steps which businesses should be taking now to prepare themselves for important changes to employment law which will take effect on 6 April 2020.

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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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