Business
Iran Deliberately Suppresses Iraq’s Economic Growth
One of the more insidious methods Iran has used to repress the Iraqi people has been the systematic choking of their economy.
Brexit transition: how to prepare for changes to goods in transit
The UK has made its well-documented - and long-awaited - exit from the EU, but what does this mean for businesses that deliver goods between the UK and the EU? Right now, not a whole lot. That's because we're in a "transition period" where the old rules continue to apply. However, as the purpose of this transition period is to enable the UK and EU to negotiate new arrangements, you need to know how to best prepare your company for...
UK reduces its oil imports by over 75 million barrels in five years
While the country remains the 12th biggest global importer of oil, including petroleum oils, it has taken great strides towards reducing its reliance on such environmentally-harmful fuels.
Is celebrity influencer marketing damaging their PR?
Two years after Fyre Festival fell apart in unbelievable fashion, the story was brought back into public consciousness thanks to two separate documentaries in 2019. Viewers watched in horror as the filmmakers revealed exactly how a festival billed as a luxurious VIP experience with top musical talent and stunning supermodels turned out to be one of pop culture’s most colossal scams. But aside from the shock at seeing ticketholders forced to sleep in disaster relief tents with only cheese sandwiches...
Why a London office location doesn’t need to break the bank
Consider these alternative options to make sure that you can spend your hard-earned cash on more important things.
How businesses are preparing now Brexit is (sort of) done
"The practical realities of Brexit will not be felt on 1 February 2020. The transition is largely a standstill agreement, preserving the status quo," the Institute writes in its Getting Brexit Done report.
It’s pivotal for the UK to maintain strong ties with Spain after Brexit
Close to 19 million Brits visited Spain in 2017, and some 300,000 British citizens are residents of the Iberian paradise. At the same time, at least 200,000 Spanish people currently call the UK home.
Are Political Debates Good for Business?
If you run a business, then you will know more than anyone how important it is to make sure that everyone is happy and supported. If you don’t then you may end up with tension on your hands and this is the last thing that you need. Sometimes, office conversations tend to revolve around various subjects, politics being one of them. A lot of business owners are often faced with the dilemma, should they quell these kinds of conversations? Or...
The Biggest Tech Jobs Coming to London in 2020
A website error checker, which falls under the DevOps job category, is one of the biggest tech jobs that experts are anticipating to be coming to London in 2020 Experts are likewise predicting that along with DevOps, a number of other key high-paying tech jobs will be in demand this year. Over the past several years, London has solidified its position as one of the world’s biggest tech hubs serving as home for tech companies valued at more than 1...