Zoom: We’re not choosing the office over remote work August 11, 2023 Even as Zoom encourages its employees back to the office, it's sticking by an approach of flexible work, writes Phil Perry.
Wilko may look like Woolies 2.0, but a new buyer should save it from collapse August 11, 2023 Wilco’s collapse into administration put tens of thousands of jobs at risk, but the high street staple should have a future if a buyer sees beyond the hysteria, writes George MacDonald.
The key to reducing our emissions is in our buildings, not meatless burgers August 11, 2023 No matter how many meatless burgers we eat, it won’t save us from climate change unless we deal with the emissions hiding in our buildings.
Drax given biomass boost but support comes with strings attached August 10, 2023 Drax has received a fresh boost for its biomass ambitions with the government committing to continued support for the industry.
Eon warns energy crisis not over yet as it ramps up renewable spending August 9, 2023 There is still a risk that gas prices could rise this winter despite the recent calming across energy markets, Eon warned today.
WeWork: Flexible office space giant raises ‘substantial doubt’ over its future August 9, 2023 We Work has suffered a sharp fall in its share price after raising "substantial doubt" over its future.
Industries tops front of shirt list despite no Premier League deal August 9, 2023 Industries have overtaken consumer services as the chief sector for front of shirt sponsors in England’s top sports with automotive brands facing a new-found slump, according to new research released today. Of the 225 clubs assessed – across men’s and women’s football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket – just under 15 per cent, or [...]
ABBA’s Bjorn-backed Audoo partners with music licensers to collect royalties from background music in bars and cafes August 9, 2023 Audoo, a music tech company backed by ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus, has partnered with major British music licensers PRS for Music and PPL to improve royalty distribution to music artists through audio meters. Audoo’s audio meters can identify background music being played in public spaces such as bars, shops and restaurants. The data collected is [...]
Hybrid working ‘big bang’ drives Regus-owner IWG’s record revenue August 8, 2023 Booming demand for hybrid working saw workspace provider IWG, which owns Regus, net a record £1.7bn in system-wide revenue in the first half, up 16 per cent year-on-year.
Explainer: The first asylum seekers boarding the Bibby Stockholm barge August 7, 2023 The first asylum seekers boarded the Bibby Stockholm today. The barge, located in Portland, was chosen by the government to host 500 men waiting for a decision on their asylum application. The controversial plan has been plagued by delays – the first groups to arrive were expected much earlier in the summer, but worries over [...]