Gender pay gap data will include bonuses October 25, 2015 Companies will be forced to reveal how much men and women get paid in the form of bonuses as part of efforts to reduce pay inequality. Businesses with more than 250 employees will have to report the gap between male and female pay under new rules expected to be introduced next year. Now, David Cameron has said [...]
Moody’s to Tesco: Sales and profit performance must improve if you want to retain your credit rating October 9, 2015 Moody's has said Tesco will need to "improve substantially" in the second half of this year if it is to meet its target operating profit of £940m. The embattled retailer this week released its first half results, recording a 55 per cent drop in group operating profit. Tesco also notched up a 1.1 per cent drop in UK [...]
Insurers must harness the internet of things to regain customer trust November 1, 2015 The insurance industry has the privilege of playing an integral and valuable role in society – we protect for today and invest for the future. Our customers can go about their daily lives without fear for the financial consequences when things go wrong, while we help them to save to build their future financial security. [...]
British shopper loads could lighten in race to roll out driverless vehicles September 6, 2015 BRITISH shoppers and businesses could save a fortune if haulage companies start using driverless technology, a new report has revealed. The study found that the advent of automated, driverless vehicles in the courier and haulage sectors could deliver nearly £34bn in savings in a decade, significantly lightening the load for companies if those savings are [...]
Home secretary Theresa May says Britain’s immigration system must be balanced October 13, 2015 In the second reading of the Immigration Bill, Theresa May, the home secretary, told MPs that if the UK is to continue building an immigration system that is "fair to British citizens and people who come here legitimately and play by the rules we must ensure it is balanced, sustainable and that net migration can be managed". Read more: Businesses lash [...]
Sports Direct share price falls as Mike Ashley’s retailer posts underwhelming first half results December 10, 2015 Sports Direct's share price fell this morning after reporting underwhelming first half figures. The figures The Mike Ashley-owned retailer had a solid six months to 25 October, with group revenue ticking up 0.1 per cent to £1.43bn, while underlying pre-tax profit rose 3.6 per cent to £166.4m and EBITDA rose 7.6 per cent to £218.5m. [...]
What an MBA can offer marketers December 10, 2015 Business schools are adapting to the industry’s needs, but the course isn’t for everyone AN MBA can open doors in any profession. But the rise of mobile technology has transformed the marketing landscape in recent years, and the skills taught on MBA courses can put graduates in a better position to help brands embrace [...]
Football INDEX’s Adam Cole talks Messi, tech in Bangkok and lads’ mags on VHS February 8, 2016 Plenty of entrepreneurs describe their lightbulb moment as realising that they could fix somebody else’s problem. Adam Cole’s moment, back in 2000, had a touch more glamour. “I was having dinner at a friend’s, and his wife said to me, ‘darling, the FTSE is so dull; us girls know nothing about it. Imagine if we could [...]
London’s pharma sector gets a boost as Shield and Faron announce plans to float in the capital October 12, 2015 The Chinese market turmoil has not destroyed confidence in the UK's pharmaceutical sector, as two companies today announced plans to float in the capital. Newcastle-based Shield Therapeutics and Finnish Faron Pharmaceuticals are both planning to launch their IPOs on the London Stock Exchange in the near future, although neither confirmed definite dates. Read [...]
Iran sanction changes: There are difficulties ahead, but Europe should stay optimistic December 16, 2015 Today, the international business community hit an inevitable speed-bump on the way towards sanctions relief for Iran. Following the test-firing missile by the Iranian government in October, a UN Security Council experts panel declared Resolution 1929 was violated because the missile was capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. While this has led many, including the [...]