What’s the worst thing that can happen? Workers say they’re most scared of spilling food on their suit at work November 9, 2015 No matter where you work, there’s always going to be those uncomfortable moments you just can’t escape from. Calling your colleague the wrong name, getting caught slating your boss, being fired in front of the entire office for slating your boss, the list goes on. But what’s the worst thing that can happen to you [...]
CBI conference: Tesco boss Dave Lewis urges Tories to consult more with retail industry – taking side-swipe at policies ranging from apprenticeship levy to Living Wage November 9, 2015 "Drastic Dave" Lewis has called on the government to pay more attention to the retail industry when adopting new measures, taking a swipe at key Tory policies ranging from the apprenticeship levy to the Living Wage. Speaking at today's CBI conference, the Tesco boss suggested that government did not allow retailers enough of a say [...]
Och aye: After 44 years, the US may be on the brink of lifting its haggis ban after recipe “tweak” November 9, 2015 NULL
Christmas adverts 2015: John Lewis, Burberry, Duracell, Sky Movies and Asda are the most popular festive ads so far this year November 9, 2015 It's been just four days since John Lewis unveiled its festive advert for Christmas 2015 – but the department store chain is already head and shoulders in front of the competition when it comes to online impact. Tear-jerker quite possibly, but John Lewis' Man on the Moon advert has already been shared nearly 478,000 times [...]
Business secretary Sajid Javid reveals latest plans to boost UK’s science and innovation capabilities November 9, 2015 We’ll soon have a clearer idea of what scientific know-how we have, as business secretary Sajid Javid today unveiled plans for a new national panel of innovation expertise alongside a regional review of the UK’s science capabilities. Speaking at Innovate UK’s annual conference, the business secretary explained that the national panel would help to direct funding [...]
Sharm el-Sheikh crash: Thomas Cook extends holiday ban to 25 November as it confirms two “rescue flights” today November 9, 2015 Thomas Cook has extended its ban on flights and holidays to Sharm el-Sheikh by a fortnight, as the investigation into what brought down Metrojet flight 7K9268 more than a week ago. The tour provider had originally cancelled all flights in and out of the region up to and including 12 November, following the UK government’s decision to [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: Halfords is offering in-store deals for the first time this year – and here are some of the best bargains November 9, 2015 The UK is lurching towards the bargains bonanza that is Black Friday (three weeks and counting: the big day is on 27 November). While some retailers are hoping to sit out some of the bunfest that was in-store sales this year, others are joining in for the first time. Halfords will be offering Black Friday deals in store [...]
Trade Union Bill explained: Will it prevent strikes? What does it mean for employers? Here’s everything you need to know November 9, 2015 Some have called it an "attack on workers' rights", others have defended the plans – either way, the government's proposals to impose a minimum turnout of 50 per cent has left employers scratching their heads. Here's everything you need to know about the Trade Union Bill. Explain the new threshold rules Under the existing rules, [...]
Kill the Bill rally organised targets Parliament Square ahead of final Commons vote on Trade Union bill November 9, 2015 Trade union bill protestors will be taking to the streets one more time in an attempt to stop the controversial law passing as it reaches its final vote in the Commons this week. The Kill the Bill rally will take place outside Parliament Square from 6pm tomorrow (10 November). It has been organised by the [...]