Regular rapid testing reassures that you aren’t spreading the virus without knowing May 7, 2021 As a country, we’ve certainly put the hard yards in to bring Covid-19 cases down. Lockdowns are tough on everybody, but it’s that discipline that’s meant we can slowly start getting back to the things we love. But to keep on top of Covid-19, we can’t just rely on the rollout of vaccines. One other [...]
The public wants net zero, but only when it’s affordable. Business needs to lead the way May 6, 2021 Combating climate change and reaching net zero is quite rightly at the heart of the Government’s agenda. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen a significant acceleration of its ambitions to cut carbon emissions – now 78 percent of 1990 emissions by 2035. This is mirrored by recent polling by Cavendish Advocacy in partnership with [...]
ESTA travel to the USA this summer: How likely? April 30, 2021 Only a few months ago, the thought of going on a holiday this summer seemed like a fever dream. Yet with vaccination rollouts ahead of schedule in the USA, the country has already hinted at relaxing the travel ban currently in place, which also applies to visa-exempt ESTA countries. With UK vaccinations also progressing fluidly, [...]
Recruitment of independent persons April 27, 2021 The City of London Corporation provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain, the “Square Mile.” It is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst its elected members who serve the City’s residents, workers and businesses. The Corporation is currently undertaking a review of its overall governance arrangements [...]
Could this be ‘the’ year for the ‘other IFISA’? April 19, 2021 Whitni Thomas, senior manager in investor relations and crowdfunding at Triodos Bank UK While the most recent reports state that total ISA investment in the UK has now reached over £65 billion, the Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) is still the lesser-known member of the ISA family of products. The IFISA was launched in 2016 to [...]
The future of leadership through Executive Education April 16, 2021 The end of the health crisis may finally be in sight, but it’s clear that the new skills thepandemic has forced business leaders to hone and implement at warp speed will bepermanent. However, questions remain about how leaders can better prepare in order to meet thchallenges of the post-pandemic business environment. Which leadership competencies will [...]
How Google searches reveal the hidden cost of lockdown April 15, 2021 The number of people searching online for topics that are related to boredom, loneliness and worry rose sharply at the beginning of the first lockdown, a new study shows. Experts examined Google Trends data from 10 countries across Europe and the United States andfound search patterns suggested lockdown had “severely affected” mental health. They tracked [...]
Looking for a fresh outlook for your business? April 15, 2021 With many businesses re-evaluating their ways of working and their property requirementspost Covid, there is a real ripple effect being felt in small suburban towns. Start up rates are rocketing, home workers are accessing local services, spending priorities and consumer behaviour has changed; the impacts are only just beginning to emerge and businesses will almost [...]
Avoid losing wi-fi signal in your home or office again April 14, 2021 One of the most frustrating parts of modern life is finding that so-called wireless technology can be blocked by walls and ceilings, causing to fall out of wi-fi range in your home. Sidestep this annoyance with Devolo Mesh WiFi 2, a nifty wi-fi booster that uses your home’s own powerline to transmit data and boost [...]
Short-letting your home is a great way to earn flexible income April 14, 2021 Short-term rentals can be a boon to property owners; providing a fresh source ofincome during these uncertain times and helping to maintain financial security. Those of us who are frequent travellers or have a second home that’s usually left empty canembrace the opportunity to enter the short-let market and have the comfort of knowingtheir home [...]