Business UK economy boosted by £1.4b as longer lorries roll out on UK roads Longer lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains. Legislation will be laid to safely roll out the vehicles on British roads from 31 May. The longer lorries will be able By The Editor • 4 min read
National What to consider when starting a business Have you been dreaming or turning your hobby into a full-blown business venture? Maybe you’ve been steadily working your way through the ranks in your chosen career and you feel ready to set up on your own? Whatever the reason for you deciding to launch your own business, here By The Editor • 2 min read
National Everything employers need to know about hair drug testing for safe and productive workplaces Maintaining a safe and productive working environment is a major priority for employers. One way to ensure this is by implementing a drug testing program for your employees. While urine drug testing has been a popular choice for years, hair drug testing is gaining popularity due to its accuracy and By The Editor • 2 min read
National Robots keep the coronation traffic moving Advanced engineering company Synovate worked with Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, to use robots to prevent pipeline leaks ahead of the Coronation festivities in the capital. The use of robots minimised the need for roadworks at a time when London was extremely busy with hundreds of thousands By The Editor • 2 min read
National Why slow load times can kill your ecommerce sales Slow loading times on your ecommerce website can be incredibly frustrating for customers, and it can also harm your sales in the long run. In today's world of instant gratification, people expect websites to load quickly, and if your site takes too long, they'll likely abandon By The Editor • 2 min read
National What are your Health & Safety Rights at Work? Every employee should know their rights when it comes to health and safety. It is essential that your employer has taken steps to provide a safe work environ-ment for you and your colleagues so that you can work safely and with confi-dence each day. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries are common By The Editor • 2 min read
National The advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing As a new or emerging business, it behoves you to stay vigilant for efficient and effective routes to longevity, scaling and profitability in varying measures. Capital often comes at a long-term cost, whether equity to a venture capitalist or interest to a banking institution; as such, how that money is By The Editor • 2 min read
National How to protect your business and your employees If you're running a business in the UK, then you have a legal duty to provide your employees with a safe working environment. But this is a good idea not just for legal reasons, but for ethical and financial ones, too. When workers perceive that the business has By The Editor • 2 min read
National How to ensure your business premises meets the highest safety standards Safety is a vital concern for any professional business or enterprise in the UK. This is not only the case for legal and civil compliance, but also for business health and productivity – as we will discover shortly. Safety standards are well-documented and easy to comply with, but what are the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Speed Couriers, the Manchester courier company, is expanding into Yorkshire Speed Couriers is the largest independent same-day & medical courier company in the North West of the UK, providing flexible, reliable, cost-effective and technology-driven courier and logistics services. The company, which was founded 37 years ago, specialises in urgent same day transport for the medical sector across the UK, providing By The Editor • 3 min read
National Marketing experts share five ways to generate egg-stra traffic this Easter With every national holiday and awareness day, there’s an opportunity for brands to implement new tactics into their marketing strategy to generate sales. With 75% of Brits projected to celebrate Easter, and spending to reach over £892 million in the UK, PR and communications specialists Wild PR, spoke to By The Editor • 4 min read
National Secrets to success: Insider tips for marketers applying for jobs in the print industry If you’re preparing for a job interview in the booklet printing industry but lack experience, don’t fret! This guide will help you prepare by covering the main points you need to know, including paper types, covers, lamination, binding, print file set up, sizing options, trim lines, bleed areas, By The Editor • 3 min read
