Most UK businesses have “one foot in and one foot out” on sustainability, with more than half (59%) unprepared to meet the government’s legally binding net zero target for 2050, new research by nearly 2,000 companies have surrendered. The main challenges in setting and delivering goals included a lack of political clarity and a lack
Schroders will buy part of smaller rival River and Mercantile Group in a £ 230 million deal.The acquisition will add $ 42 billion to Schroders’ assets.Schroders has made a number of acquisitions in recent years, including Sandaire, a specialized family office based in London, and a majority stake in Pamfleet, an Asian real estate investment
BMT, a leading international multidisciplinary engineering, management and technology consultancy, has been named as a supplier in the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework 3 (MCF3). MCF3 is a multi-lot master agreement that provides central government and broader public sector customers with access to high quality, low cost advisory advice from a range of
A NEW business hub with advice and support was launched in Mendip last week. Companies from the district attended the opening of the Mendip Business Hub at Wells City Hall on Thursday, October 21. The Hub is a new online counseling service that works with companies in the district to provide advice, guidance, and support.
Savvy entrepreneur, speaker and marketer Rik Courtney has made it his life’s work to inspire and help companies from all sectors to achieve their goals. The entrepreneur by profession is already helping over 120 companies across England through his Be More Social company and is now bringing his wisdom to the global stage. Be More
Welding Development Center boss Peter Lyons, right, with welding technologist Sean PeatfieldThe Welding Development Center (WDC), based at One Trinity Green, Eldon Street, South Shields, saw a 57% increase in sales for its consulting, training and certification support over the past nine months.In response, four new roles were created – a business development manager, a
A POWYS company specializing in the glamping industry has won two prizes at the regional Rural Business Awards. Crown and Canopy from Presteigne was named Best Rural Professional Services Business and won the Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award at the southwest regional finals of the Rural Business Awards in partnership with Amazon, which took place
The BAU consultancy Doig + Smith has announced the renewal of its Investors-in-People accreditation. For the fifth year in a row, the company was awarded Investors in People Platinum and Investors in Young People Gold status. Doig + Smith was recognized for its training program, which has improved during the pandemic thanks to the introduction
Posted on Oct 26, 2021 As a corporate and social media consultant, I am always asked: “What is the best approach for my company to get started with social media?” There is no easy answer as it all depends on you have the time and budget. While over 85.9% of businesses in the UK are
Potentuel operates internationally from offices in Leeds and Essex. It is led by Steve Tolton and Matt Thompson with a team of researchers and communication experts to run projects.Mr. Thompson is the former Marketing Director of Autotrader and the global vehicle data business Solera cap hpi, while Mr. Tolton leads the award-winning integrated marketing agency
