Santander cracks down on hybrid working as return to office trend grows September 8, 2024 Santander has cracked down on its approach to hybrid working in what is seen as yet another sign that companies are beginning to favour more in-office working patterns.
PwC UK orders staff to spend more time in office and meet clients in person September 5, 2024 PwC UK has ordered staff to spend more time in the office and meet clients in person, as the accounting giant becomes the latest firm to adopt tighter rules on working from home. The Big Four firm told its employees and partners on Thursday that its new hybrid working policy would require them to spend [...]
Commute and save with Shared Ownership homes in the home counties and the coast September 5, 2024 With an exciting collection of new homes available through Shared Ownership in the Home Counties, the coast and throughout the UK, at Places for People we have apartments and houses designed to suit everyone. Due to higher property prices in central London, you can find a wider selection of new homes with a lower market [...]
RFU and Premiership Rugby sign landmark deal to shape future of game September 4, 2024 Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney hailed a “significant milestone” in the English game on Wednesday as the national governing body, Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players Association yesterday agreed a new eight-year Professional Game Partnership. The swathes of changes to the English game will see the national coach Steve Borthwick given dominion over [...]
Why home working might be damaging London’s economy September 4, 2024 Londoners have been slower to return to the office after the pandemic than workers in many large cities around the world. This really matters, and not just for London.
Angel fund backed by former Credit Suisse CEO and Bridgerton star raises over £8m August 29, 2024 An angel fund backed by the former CEO of Credit Suisse and Bridgerton actress Charithra Chandran has raised $10.9m (£8.3m) in its first close. The Arāya Super Angel Fund, run by Arāya Ventures, is set to invest in up to 60 pre-seed and seed stage founders over the next four years in health tech, fintech, [...]
The Notebook: The rules of work are about to change – here’s what managers need to know August 27, 2024 From flexible working to generational clashes, the rules of work have changed. Recruitment expert Doug Rode has the insight on how to manage.
DAC Beachcroft: Law firm reports ‘more cash and less debt’ due to sector approach August 14, 2024 Law firm DAC Beachcroft saw steady growth as it recorded a turnover of £326.5m as the sector approach strategy has resulted in "more cash and less debt"
Have smartcards had their day? Exploring alternatives for secure Bacs payments August 14, 2024 Liz Carroll, Senior Product Manager, Financial Marketplaces at Finastra Smartcards, embedded with integrated chips to store digital certificate data, are widely used in corporate payments for their security, convenience, and efficiency. The UK’s Bacs payment system has used smartcards to facilitate corporate access since the switch to Bacstel-IP in 2003. While smartcards offer great security, [...]
Lamborghini Revuelto: Hybrid tech brings hypercar performance August 9, 2024 Like an automotive sequel to Night at the Museum, I half-expect the slumbering supercars to burst uproariously into life. But there’s still an hour to go before the Museo Lamborghini opens its doors to the public, the lights are dimmed and all is eerily calm. I sit alone for a few moments in quiet contemplation, [...]