The UK government recently caused vitriol when it emerged MPs had voted not to write part of an EU treaty recognising animals as sentient beings into the EU Withdrawal Bill. The decision was lambasted by animal welfare groups, with the RSPCA’s David Bowles stating that it was a “truly backward step” for animal welfare, and British Veterinary Association Senior Vice President Gudrun Ravetz calling the decision “extremely concerning”. The public also let their feelings be known, with a petition to reverse the decision gaining over 178,000 signatures. The public and welfare groups alike may not be on the same side…
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Around 8 million people (equivalent to 22% of the working population) in the U.K are considered lone workers, defined as those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. Unfortunately, these type of roles are often fraught with safety risks. Not only are lone workers susceptible to violence from members of the public, but they have nobody around to help them if they are involved in an accident or fall ill onsite. The British Crime Survey revealed that around 150 lone workers are attacked either verbally or physically at work everyday. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…
A car is a lot of things: a vehicle to take you from A to B, a place for a family to play 20 questions, the only place in which anyone listens to the radio any more. But above all that, a car can be an object of desire. Like it or not, our cars become part of our identities—they are the bulky metal clothing we wear on the roads. This value is reflected financially, as cars are sought after by collectors and often sell for large sums at auction. In the first quarter of 2017, 959,000 new cars were…
The economies of Caribbean islands are largely dependent on tourism. Take the idyllic island of Aruba, where travel and tourism contributes more than 88% of total GDP and the sector supports nine out of ten jobs. Losing this channel of income could be catastrophic for the emerging economies of Caribbean islands, but the increasing influence of climate change poses a real threat of this happening. The need for genuine sustainable tourism has therefore never been more urgent. Fortunately, some islands in the region, such as Dominica, are a guiding light leading the way with sustainable development. Dominica’s commitment to sustainability…
Boilers are at the heart of the home, yet servicing a boiler isn’t something we really think about or have on the top of our to-do lists, even though it is important. Boilers can break down any time and if the faults are left too long it is likely to cost you more money, as you will probably need to get it replaced rather than repaired. Booking in an annual boiler check will help prevent major problems and ensure that everything is working as it should. Here are some reasons why you should get your boiler checked every year: Annual…
Gambling in Britain has risen substantially in the last decade or so, with more people than ever choosing to wager their money. In 2008, 10.6% of UK citizens between the ages of 18 and 34 participated in any form of gambling, but by 2014 that figure had risen to 17.5%. So what exactly is behind the rise of gambling in the UK? Advertising laws surrounding gambling websites have been relaxed Arguably the most significant reason for this rise in gambling is a change in gambling laws that came into force in 2007. The major implication of the Gambling Act 2005…
Social media marketing is not what it was a couple of years back. Today, it is more robust and wields even greater potentials. Among the numerous social sites, Instagram has proved itself an effective tool when it comes to marketing. Some marketers actually believe it is the most powerful marketing tool in the world today. Unlike other social media platforms however, the rules for engaging in social marketing of ecommerce sites is different on Instagram. It is not the place to push sales directly or openly publish multiple links to your ecommerce site. Instead, one has to carve out ways…
The holidays are around the corner and you have probably started shopping early for those gifts. Like most people, you might do some of your shopping online. But do you practice safety shopping when you go online? Online fraudsters like to take advantage of herd movement. There are so many sales promotions going on, the distraction can cause people to let their guard down as they hurry to save money. In this post, we will be sharing some tips to help you shop safer and bank more securely when you go online. 1. Listen to your inner voice Sometimes, our…
I know what you’re thinking. Why bother with SEO as it’s already at the pinnacle and the end of the world as we know it. I wouldn’t argue with you too much that the way an SEO service is gradually having to evolve with the shifting times. At least the old way of doing it. Humans have been reinventing the wheel for centuries and the same is now occurring with SEO and digital marketing ten fold. Why? The tools have changed and with it human behaviour and some of us that are making use of SEO aren’t even human. Artificial…
There comes a point when growth plateaus and you chug along at the same level. So, it’s time for a new plan. A plan that’ll drive your business forward and take it to the next level. Customer Focus and Talent Development In 2015, Brand Learning Published Growth Drivers an in-depth study looking at some of the key growth opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The two biggest opportunities identified were 1) customer happiness and 2) development of talent within an organization. So, on a strategic level this is something you can working to drive growth. Put the focus on…
