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UK companies making “positive steps” on diversity, but new study finds that gender parity has stalled

Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIBE accelerator DIAL Global with UK business leaders A new study has found that many of the UK’s largest companies have increased their focus on diversity and inclusion, but factors such as age, socio-economic status and sexual orientation are still lagging behind, and progress has stalled on gender parity. […]

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Report says AI will boost UK economy by £400 billion

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost Britain’s economy by £400 billion by the end of the decade, according to a report by Google In the tech giant’s first report on its economic impact in the UK for three years, Google said AI technology has the power to “turbocharge” UK productivity,

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Over £90 billion in UK commercial property value is at risk

New research from Siemens Financial Services (SFS) estimates the staggering value of commercial properties in England, Scotland and Wales at risk in the industrial, office and retail sectors, if building conversion is deferred.  The report highlights the serious financial impact of recent legislation which demands that commercial buildings have an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating

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PM and Chancellor urged to unlock billions in economic boost through government investment

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt have been urged to ramp up government investment spending to unlock a £149bn economic boost, according to a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The IPPR stated spending on expanding quality projects such as renewable energy infrastructure and improving transport networks could “pay for itself” by retaining

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Harley Haddow wins big at industry awards

Left to Right: Senior Mechanical Engineer Paul Phillips, Senior Energy & Sustainability Engineer Tika Sundarmaji , Associate Director Tom Barlow , Business Development North West Rachael Cunliffe and Director Ian Chalk Harley Haddow has received one of the top prizes at The Grafters Awards, scooping the best Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy award. The ceremony which

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Abbey College Manchester brings learning to life

Students at Abbey College Manchester have recently brought their learning outside of the classroom to participate in a series of enriching activities and excursions. During their weekly science enrichment sessions, students had the invaluable opportunity to listen to inspirational talks, and partake in speed networking and hands-on computer programming sessions delivered by Manchester-based business Arm

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VCMO launches in the UK to help businesses build a competitive edge through marketing transformation

VCMO Limited, a revolutionary virtualised marketing advisory business has announced its official launch in the UK. VCMO empowers businesses to overcome strategic marketing challenges and build and protect a competitive advantage through innovative transformational solutions. Founded by Paul Mills (pictured above), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, VCMO will address the critical problems

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West Midland Remains Optimistic Despite Economic Uncertainty

A sharp hike in the number of West Midlands start-up businesses and a fall in insolvency-related activity leaves the region feeling cautiously optimistic amidst economy uncertainty in the UK According to research from the Midlands branch of R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, start-ups rose in the West Midlands by 23.7% last month,

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SAS Daniels Solicitors Announces Eight Recruits Across the Firm

Leading North West-based law firm SAS Daniels Solicitors has bolstered its team, announcing a raft of eight appointments.   The firm’s residential property team has expanded considerably with five new members. Conveyancer Natalie Beard has joined the team in Congleton and at the same office, Maisie Clark has been appointed as a trainee solicitor. Three

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New Study Names Manchester the Best City to Start a Business in the UK in 2023

Businesses in the UK have faced significant challenges in recent years; with Brexit, general elections, a global pandemic and the rising cost of living, every industry and sector has been impacted in some way. Despite these pressures, there is hope for UK businesses as analysis of data from Companies House has shown that a record

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