According to a recent report, there are currently 2.13 million full-time employees in the UK project management sector – the profession generating £156.5 billion GVA annually. A project manager is, as defined by Indeed, a person who leads a project from conception to completion while monitoring that the project meets key milestones at set points in the process. Nowadays, project managers are required in all industries, with a study finding that by 2027 organisations will need 87.7 million people working in project management-oriented positions worldwide to meet demand. Unlike other industries, project management skills are transferable, with hard skills like…
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Luxury and indulgence remain a key theme for bathroom trends for 2023 but with the added aspect of sustainability. Minimum water usage and how the bathroom elements are produced is very much at the forefront of new products, says bathroom retailers and designers, KI Bathrooms. Minimalism remains a core value with walk-in showers, invisible or concealed wastes and built-in wall or vanity units to allow the bathroom to be a retreat rather than a functional room. Bathrooms are becoming far more sustainable with ways of limiting water usage, sustainably produced products and more space and less clutter. Basins are now…
For some, acts of kindness are an everyday occurrence. From the first day of business in 2017, ten percent of the Save The Girls (STG) company’s profits went, and still go, directly to ‘Breast Cancer Research’. This commitment was a priority for STG president and owner Tami Lange. Since its start in 2017, Lange and company donated over $32,000.00. Her commitment remains a pillar of STG’s reason to exist. Tuesday November 29, 2022, is ‘Giving Tuesday.’ It represents a ‘global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity’ and is a good reminder for everyone. With responsibility to help others…
Today, ahead of COP27, Stand.earth released a wealth of new data revealing the Royal Bank of Canada’s ongoing climate hypocrisy and greenwashing: financing fossil fuel companies to the tune of more than $9.2 billion USD since joining the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net-Zero (GFANZ) last October, and over $7 billion in the first three quarters of 2022. Additionally, the bank has been found to invest more than $16 billion in extreme fossil fuels such as tar sands, fracked gas and coal on behalf of its clients. The data, sourced from Bloomberg and Refinitiv terminals, and compiled by Profundo for Stand.earth, examines…
Following the recent announcements of the Making Tax Digital requirements, UK Landlord Tax, one of the leading Property Tax advisories in the UK have revealed their plans to offer expert advice to landlords affected by the changes. The Making Tax Digital initiative (or MTD for short) is a new government initiative that aims to make tax fully digital. By introducing this system, the Government intends to improve the efficiency of tax reporting from the taxpayer, while also reducing the overheads for HMRC by way of reducing the administration burden on their systems. Under the new system, the taxpayer must submit additional ‘updates’…
If you’re considering selling in the coming year, any top-notch real estate agent will attest to the importance of tackling some last-minute home updates. Since improving your curb appeal is one of the more important factors that could influence the closing price of your home, some homeowners are wondering if building a new fence around the property will increase its value. Keep reading for the experts’ advice on the subject, as well as return on investment factors that may influence your decision. How Much Should I Expect to Pay When Building a Fence From Scratch? Unfortunately, construction costs spiked during…
Mini Motorways, the award-winning minimalist strategy traffic management sim with more than four and a half million players from developer Dinosaur Polo Club, introduces its most anticipated major free content update today with The Endless & Expert Update. Take two different highly-requested game modes for a spin, finding new ways to play between the laid-back Endless Mode or the high-stakes Expert Mode. Take a ride on the leisurely side with Endless Mode. Forge ahead even after a “Game Over”, or simply start fresh to get creative from the jump. Worry not about the score, but instead pursue efficiency milestones to continue…
The anti-fraud and security market has today seen an exciting new entrant to the sector. Darwinium, a Customer Protection Platform, claims to solve many of the overwhelming online challenges faced by businesses today by holistically assessing every digital interaction to identify bad behavior, in real time. Still under a year old, the company has today announced a seed funding round of $10 million USD led by Blackbird and Airtree, alongside renowned angel investors Naval Ravikant and Jeff Fagnan. The initial raise will be used to elevate the global launch of Darwinium into the security and fraud sector, will be targeted towards both…
The Bank of England is to deliberately drive the UK into a painful recession and you must act now to protect your investments, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. deVere Group’s Nigel Green is speaking out as the UK central bank has announced its biggest interest rate rise in decades. The key rate is up by three-quarters of a percent, taking it from 2.25% to 3%, the highest since the autumn of 2008. He says: “The Bank of England is stuck in a difficult, unenviable position. “It is tightening monetary policy after inflation…
Sainsbury’s, the UK’s second largest supermarket, has announced its half year results: Like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) down 0.8 per cent, with Q2 up 3.7 per cent after a decline of 4.0 per cent in Q1 Retail operating profit down 9 per cent Guidance unchanged: the group continues to expect FY22/23 underlying profit before tax of between £630 million and £690 million Charlie Huggins, Head of Equities at Wealth Club, commented: “These are solid enough results from Sainsbury’s, but it is difficult to get excited. It’s just such a tough industry, with fierce competition, fickle consumers and thin margins. UK grocery…
