The most obvious areas for positive change policy-wise are those that have already been raised as issues, but which the present government hasn’t managed to deliver. There are five key policies that we would like to see the next government commit to and take action on in their first 100 days in power: Increased support for planning at a local authority level There has been a lot of talk in recent years from all the main parties about the need to significantly improve the planning process to support new homebuilding and development, particularly at a local level. Last summer, the…
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Tourism Malaysia is thrilled to announce its return to the Global Bird Fair, the world’s largest wildlife event, taking place from 11th to 14th July 2024 at Lyndon Top, Rutland in the UK. This prestigious event brings together wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and tourism professionals from around the globe to celebrate and promote wildlife preservation and eco-tourism. Tourism Malaysia will showcase the country’s rich biodiversity, highlighting its status as a premier destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. Renowned author and wildlife expert Quentin Phillipps will join Tourism Malaysia at the show, as well as expert tour operators offering advice and…
Investment to revitalise the Wandsworth shopping centre including new entrances, lighting and a new community space Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth has announced it will be undertaking a transformative refresh that promises to elevate the shopping experience for visitors, with the centre remaining fully operational throughout the redevelopment. The regeneration initiative will make significant enhancements to both the exterior and interior of the centre which will honour its historical site, integrate cohesively with Wandsworth town – which has been undergoing significant revitalisation – and create a contemporary and vibrant retail and leisure environment. To foster an inclusive community, the upper…
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Wallpaper has always been timeless but it’s now set to make its mark as one of the top interior trends this year. Amthal Karim, Head of Design at Furniture And Choice, shares the latest wallpaper trends, styling tips, colour and pattern ideas that will be big this year. Wallpaper is having a moment now no matter what décor route you decide to take. In the past year alone there have been nearly 370k searches on Google related to wallpaper. Whether you want to incorporate it into your colour scheme or make a bold statement, finding the right wallpaper will transform your…
With 2023 net sales of 817 million euros (cosnova Group), the family-owned company remains an accelerator of growth in the color cosmetics market, aspiring to join the top 5 global industry leaders. In a remarkable feat, cosnova announces a 32 percent overall growth compared to 2022 and a sales surge of over 30 percent for the second consecutive year. With net sales of 817 million euros, the cosnova Group has far exceeded its own targets for the recently concluded financial year. As the company enters its third decade, it does so with additional ambitious plans. The beauty industry trailblazer has…
The lack of focus on the issues facing the water industry in the three leading parties’ election manifestoes has been criticised by a specialist recruiter operating in the sector. In response to the manifesto launches, Water by Murray – part of Murray McIntosh – has criticised the leading parties for a lack of focus on boosting the industry and its skills. The water sector has faced a series of challenges linked to poor maintenance of ageing infrastructure and ongoing sewage and pollution issues in recent months. According to Water by Murray’s Water Industry Labour Report – which surveyed nearly 4,000…
The key to successful Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in the recruitment outsourcing sector lies in custom-built solutions that are defined and implemented by cross-department steering groups. That’s according to the latest research paper from APSCo OutSource, the trade body for the professional recruitment outsourcing sector. In the latest of its OutSource Knowledge Hub reports – which collates best practice advice and examples from experts across Adecco UK&I, Allegis Global Solutions, AMS, LinkedIn, Guidant Global, HET Flexhuis, Manpower Group, Magnit, Page Outsourcing and Resource Solutions – APSCo OutSource tackled the topic of AI adoption in the sector. The recruitment outsourcing leaders…
Overseas business expansion requires organisations to be fully equipped with managing new employment compliance requirements on a global scale. That’s according to employment screening and identity verification expert, Sterling. With a report from Santander revealing that 28% of UK companies are looking at international expansion in the next two years — the highest level in two years of the survey — Sterling has warned employers not to get into a predicament around nuanced compliance requirements across borders. As Steve Smith, President, International at Sterling, explained, replicating existing processes in other countries will expose firms to significant risks: “International markets are…
The University of Sussex Business School recently announced its new partnership with Sulitest, an international organisation that provides tools to test and certify the knowledge, skills and mindset on sustainability of students, professionals and organisations. The Business School is the first UK institution to join the TASK™ (The Assessment of Sustainability Knowledge) Change Leaders programme, which aims to mainstream sustainability literacy worldwide. TASK™ is an online tool that measures the level of sustainability knowledge of individuals and groups, inspired by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, and the Doughnut Economics framework. By using…