How to avoid friction when working in a small team October 7, 2019 Small businesses are often accompanied by an intense working environment, where space is at a premium and the day-to-day proximity between colleagues can inevitably cause friction. As a business owner, I’ve found that big issues often arise from seemingly little problems. But don’t write off small businesses just yet. With a little ingenuity, flexibility, and [...]
Six main contenders for the Ballon D’or: Who gets your vote? November 28, 2019 For 10 of the last 11 years, the question of who will win the Ballon d’Or has been simple a one: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? But their decade of dominance ended last year when Luka Modric picked up the prestigious individual award, which is organised by France Football magazine and voted on by 176 [...]
Trek across the ice fields of Finland on a Northern Lights tour June 24, 2019 The fire fox runs at such great speed across the sky that sparks fly from his tail, streaking bright colours across the heavens. If you check out the Mozilla search engine logo, you will note how he wraps himself around the globe; but to see the fire fox’s resplendent light show in all its glory [...]
England 7-0 Montenegro: Kane hits a hat-trick to seal Euro 2020 qualification in style at Wembley November 14, 2019 How quickly the drama of the week was forgotten. The TV cameras may have picked out Raheem Sterling in the stands, but the rate with which the first-half goals flew in meant there was little time to discuss his behaviour and its ramifications. That was exactly how Gareth Southgate would have liked it. Instead of [...]
The rise of the vegans: Where to get your plant-based meat this January January 14, 2020 Whether you’re flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan or something in between, you’ll want to sample these meatless marvels. Now available everywhere. Greggs Vegan Steak Bake The rampant veganisation of Greggs continues apace with the lauch of a plant-based alternative to its most popular menu item. The vegan steak bake employs Quorn chunks in a rich onion gravy, [...]
Once-staid audit sector enters brave new world July 30, 2019 The days of auditors as grey-suited backroom boys is over. Whether they like it or not, the spotlight turned on the sector following the collapse of outsourcer Carillion has not diminished in intensity. The Big Four face the challenge of a potential raft of reforms designed to rein them in, overseen by a new beefed-up [...]
Why Boris should keep no-deal on the table October 9, 2019 The British government should not go into Brexit negotiations with the EU unless a no-deal outcome is kept as an option. Disregarding the rights and wrongs of Brexit, the spread of votes in the June 2016 referendum and the ensuing political shambles, the very basics of any talks aimed at an agreement must ensure that [...]
Monsoon Accessorize landlords ‘call for stake’ in retailer as CVA approaches May 30, 2019 Four property giants have reportedly offered to support a financial restructuring at troubled fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize – but only if it gives them an equity stake in the firm. Read more: Retailer Monsoon Accessorize 'plans to close dozens of stores' across UK British Land, Hammerson, M&G Investments and Roubaix Group have teamed up to [...]
Tottenham 5-0 Red Star Belgrade: Kane, Son and Lamela run riot to rejuvenate Spurs October 22, 2019 Red Star Belgrade were exactly what Tottenham required after being shaken by a terrible run of form. Colchester, Bayern Munich, Brighton and Watford were not forgotten – not yet – but for 90 minutes Spurs fans were able to enjoy their side running riot against a wide-open, error-prone and haphazard opponent. Tottenham’s first Champions League [...]
Labour party to review decision to oust Alastair Campbell May 30, 2019 The Labour party is set to review its decision to expel Alastair Campbell, a senior MP said today. Read more: DEBATE: Was it right for Labour to expel Alastair Campbell? Shadow attorney general Shami Chakrabarti told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Now there will be a review, which is appropriate. “I don’t want to cut [...]