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Government gears up for social impact investment drive

The government has today responded to the industry-led report Growing a Culture of Social Impact Investment in the UK which made a number of recommendations to better enable people to invest in line with their values. The report was compiled by senior representatives from across the investment industry and chaired by Elizabeth Corley, vice chair of Allianz Global Investors....

Josh Dornbrack

Ten national family businesses that will still be here in 100 years

Following Business Leader Magazine’s analysis of ten South West family businesses that will still be here in 100 years – we looked at ten national businesses that will be doing the same. Bremont Watches Founded in 2002 by brothers Giles and Nick English, watches from luxury brand Bremont are manufactured and sold from their headquarters...

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How long is the daily work commute for the average Londoner?

Commuting in the UK has always been an issue, with an average commute nearly an hour long at 54 minutes. But, according to Instant Offices, it’s Londoners who bear the brunt of this with the longest commute in the country at 74 minutes – almost twice the worldwide average of 40 minutes. According to a...

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How to recognise the signs of stress in the workplace

According to HSE, around 12.5 million working days were lost due to work-related stress in 2017 with 526,000 British workers suffering from Mental Health issues such as depression and anxiety. Following these recent statistics, Ciara Morrison, Head of HR and Talent at Instant Offices identifies the early signs of Burnout and how to effectively avoid hitting rock bottom:...

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Four types of employees who are potential threats to business success

Academics have identified four types of employees who can become a threat to their companies – and explained the reasons why their workplace behaviour declines. Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow and Coventry found organisational change within a company can act as an important trigger prompting even loyal and longstanding employees’ behaviour to worsen. The...

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Nottingham digital marketing agency wins US clients

Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Adtrak has just won its first-ever US client as Easy Mix and Master Pools come onto the firm’s books. Both companies are based in Austin, Texas and Adtrak are now talking to other US and international firms keen to utilise the agency’s expertise. The five-figure deal marks a huge step for the...

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Cannabis first, hallucinogens next? New medical treatments on the NHS

According to Mind UK, the mental health charity, one in six people in England report experiencing a common mental health problem, such as anxiety and depression, in any given week. Whilst this figure is likely to under-represent the true number of people who experience such problems, what’s clear is that these mental health issues are...

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Business class flights: What you need to know?

The aviation industry has changed a lot over the last few decades and is now seen as common as many other forms of travel. Whether for business, personal needs or going on holiday – many of us have had varied experiences of air travel – and with many different options available, many do not know...

Josh Dornbrack

What does PCM mean?

In the housing market, PCM stands for ‘Per Calendar Month’ and relates to the rental price for that duration that gets paid to the landlord or local council. This total is agreed upon before signing a rental agreement on a property and is normally negotiated by the estate agent or the owner of the property....

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Cardiff capital region agrees £40m funding for metro development

The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Cabinet have agreed to support the £180m re-development of Cardiff’s main transport hub with £40m of funding. The proposed Metro Central project will deliver a new Central Transport Interchange at the heart of Cardiff’s city centre Core Employment Zone. The project encompasses a new Central bus station, the modernisation of...

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Trunki founder & Julie Davenport OBE set to take part in business speaker series

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has revealed its programme of speakers for the forthcoming Bristol Distinguished Address Series. In its eighth year, the Bristol Distinguished Address Series is well regarded by the city’s business community as the leading place to hear about the challenges, issues and decisions being made at the...

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‘Netflix for green content’ opens new Bristol office

Green.TV, the world’s first production and distribution house dedicated to the sustainability, conservation and the cleantech sector, has opened a new office in Bristol. It has also appointed a new managing director as part of its ambitious expansion plans. The global digital video network, which has worked with high-profile names such as Nissan Europe, the...

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