What do manufacturers need to know about the new EU carbon tax policies?
Denise Hatem, Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos, shines a light on the forthcoming EU carbon tax policies and advises cross-border manufacturers on how they can prepare for these changes.
MPs vote down measures to extend free school meals over Christmas
Last night, MPs voted 322 to 261 against measures championed by Marcus Rashford to extend free school meals for vulnerable children on the breadline.
The ‘herd immunity’ strategy for COVID-19 is dangerous and unfeasible
Professor Martin Michaelis and Dr Mark Wass of University of Kent’s School of Biosciences, explain why a herd immunity approach to COVID-19 would include great risk, potentially many deaths, and may simply not work.
What’s the fuss about eco-friendly fashion?
Here, ethical cleaning company Bio-D, suggest 5 reasons as to why you should switch up your wardrobe and opt for more eco-friendly fashion for the sake of the planet.
Advice for contractors closing down their Personal Service Company
John Bell, chartered accountant, insolvency practitioner and Director of Clarke Bell, shares his advice for contractors who are faced with the decision of closing down their Personal Service Company (PSC).
Eating disorders could be treated via Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Researchers found that Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) could significantly help people suffering from eating disorders.
International policy required to control exploited fish stocks
Up until recent Brexit negotiations, discussion over exploited fish stocks has always been National: Where is the international policy agreement?
How to become happier and more productive while working from home
Roger James Hamilton, CEO, Genius Group, shares his top 5 tips to help you become happier, healthier and more productive while working from home
The importance of active and outdoor learning
Nigel Miller, managing director of Active Learning Group, highlights the importance of outdoor learning after a survey revealed students have been missing out on valuable experiences due to COVID-19.
10 common recycling mistakes we make at home
Rich Quelch at eco-packaging specialists Lifestyle Packaging explains 10 common recycling mistakes you may be making and how to avoid them.
Research finds cannabis could reduce OCD symptoms by 50%
OCD symptoms could be eased by atleast half in the short-term, according to a new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
How to successfully set up as a freelancer
Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator, and author of The Contractors’ Handbook – Third Edition, shares his advice on how to set up as a freelancer as more people opt to work for themselves during the current economic climate.
How can the UK tackle the upcoming fraud challenge?
Simon Dennis, Director, Future Government and AI Evangelist , SAS UK, discusses how the UK can face a new and more widespread fraud challenge.
Fast fashion: Why you should pick quality over quantity
Montana Marshall, CEO and founder of The Dress Change, discusses why we should choose quality over quantity in the fight against fast fashion.
How to recruit during a pandemic
Ben Harper, CEO & Founder of meethugo, walks us through how to recruit the right talent during the pandemic.
AI reveals over 1.8 billion trees in the Sahara Desert
An international team have counted over 1.8 billion trees in the Sahara, in an area of West Africa 30 times larger than Denmark.
46% of women believe the menopause will improve their sex life
Workout App niix fit has conducted research to investigate how women really feel about the menopause in order to raise awareness about the problems and the benefits that exist.
How to implement an effective crisis management system in schools
Adam Enterkin, SVP EMEA, BlackBerry, provides practical advice for the education sector to bring its secure communication plans back up to date with an effective crisis management system.
How important are early company audits?
In this finance focus, we consider why early company audits are so important for business credibility and increasing investment.
COVID-19 survivors can donate plasma to vaccine testing
A study by the Bloomberg School of Public Health found that severe COVID-19 patients can produce strong antibodies for vaccine testing - especially the older male population.