Vast majority of the city’s companies are still addicted to paper, new research shows A shocking 97 percent of London’s businesses still rely on paper documents, a new study has found – even higher than the UK average of 92 percent. With 60 percent of London workers calling this reliance on paper “ridiculous” and a further 55 percent stating that the volume of paper used in their workplace is “unnecessary”, it’s clear that there is a disconnect between the country’s dependency on paper records and worker preferences. Conducted by technology company, Hyland, the research of 1,000 full-time UK workers also reflects growing…
Author: Editor
GRAB YOUR FINGERBOARDS AND GET READY TO SHOW OFF YOUR SICK TRICKS AT THE TECH DECK GAMES The Tech Deck Games will take place at Hop King, in the heart of London, on Saturday 11th May between 12-3pm Team Rubicon will be on site to offer skateboarding lessons Those interested in participating should RSVP to [email protected] or confirm tickets via the link here The most famous multi-sport event is just around the corner, but you don’t have to go to Paris to battle it out for Gold, Silver or Bronze this summer as Tech Deck, the O.G. fingerboarding brand is giving competitors the opportunity to show off their sick flips and…
You’ll never walk alone with a dog at your side, but why stop at walking? Natural dog food brand Harringtons has mined Spotify data across thousands of playlists to discover which dog breeds make a good running partner and the best running songs to train to. While you’re reading, see if you can find our sneaky song title… Dogs have a natural prey drive, a hunting instinct from their ancestry as wild wolves, which gave them the ability to chase down and catch food. Between this and selective breeding for speed and endurance in working dogs that gave us some of our most popular breeds,…
Women only make up 1% in some London construction roles, research reveals. Study highlights London’s shortfall of women in trade roles Plasterers, glaziers and tilers are the construction roles with the fewest female workers in London, new research has revealed. Following the news that female representation has reached a record high of 15.8% in construction, new research, conducted by the UK’s leading online metal supplier, metals4U, compared this figure to the number of people in various trade jobs in London and the proportion of women and men in each. Based on this research, there should be an estimated 5,221 women in the…
As always, the royal family have featured heavily in 2024’s news cycle already – from doctored photos to health scares, first appearances to mending relationships, there’s never a shortage of stories to tell. With William and Kate slowly returning to their royal duties, Brits can’t help but wonder what the future of the royal family has in store. In a bid to see into the family’s future, BonusFinder utilised AI tool ChatGPT to predict the potential royal headlines of the next five decades – and it tells a compelling story of one female’s rise to the throne in a modern and developing society. From upcoming pregnancies, marriages and even space…
CHEAP CHILLS: Iceland Food Warehouse launches Goodrays premium CBD drinks at just £2 per can, the perfect booze-free pick me up Low cost: the perfect way to try CBD drinks if you haven’t done before, with the price frozen at £2 forever Stress-free sips: CBD is said to improve sleep, alleviate aches and pains, and decrease anxiety, help with period pain and menopausal symptoms too Skip the hangover: Britain is cutting back on booze and this is the perfect alternative for a mid-week tipple. Time to take a deep breath, CBD-style The future is functional: Functional drinks are on the up as wellness becomes…
Bathing Beauties Whether guest, ensuite or family, transforming ‘meh’ bathrooms into rooms where you’ll want to linger and relax is high on the list for most homeowners. We look at bathroom trends, including references to iconic styles and comfort, and how choosing the right elements can elevate overall appeal. Victoriana trends Abingdon Flooring, SoftStep Grey-Tex, Victoria cushion vinyl from £18 per m2, Abingdon Flooring, abingdonflooring.co.uk Think clawfoot baths, ornate pedestal sinks and vintage faucets and fixtures when creating a Victorian-era inspired bathroom. A stone-effect floor is the perfect partner for this style. Cushion vinyl floors offer a comfy, affordable and…
And that’s a wrap on another remarkable edition of SME XPO, with the 2024 event attracting nearly 4447 visitors over two dynamic days of networking, learning, and collaboration. Held at ExCeL London, SME XPO 2024 brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and industry experts, providing platform for SMEs, Scaleup’s and Startups to network and connect. Jack Lefley, Editor of the Evening Standard, reflected on the event’s success, stating, ” SMEs are the engine room of this city, providing jobs and opportunities, bringing Londoners together. This event the SME XPO 2024 celebrates Londoners, but also provides them with the connections and the…
A recent study by tech retailer Currys looked at Google searches in the UK around scam emails, and it seems Evri is the favourite brand scammers are using to target their victims, with 39,978 searches over the past year for “evri scam email”. These searches have also increased by 823% over the past 12 months, when comparing search volume in March 2023 to February 2024. The next brand scammers hide behind most is PayPal with 28,900 searches over 12 months for “paypal scam email”, however, the monthly search volume for this has decreased by 19% over the past 12 months. And Amazon…
ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia, has completed a dedicated UK Sales Mission, aiming to foster strong relationships with key tour operators in the UK travel industry. The Mission included meetings with companies such as Kuoni, Best at Travel, Southall Travel, Tui, Destination2 and BA Holidays. As well as further building on these key relationships, the aim was to educate the trade on ONYX’s varied hotels and resorts across the diverse brand portfolio, and to announce upcoming goals and new openings. ONYX Hospitality Group is known for its upscale hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences –…