The number of people needing hospital treatment in the UK after getting cosmetic surgery abroad increased by 94 per cent in three years, with procedures carried out in Turkey accounting for more than three quarters of those in the past six months alone. New Data compiled by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons BAAPS reveals a growing number of people are returning to the UK with complications ranging from wound healing problems to life-threatening sepsis. In some cases, since November last year, patients have needed intensive care treatment and several emergency operations – mostly on the NHS. BAAPS, a charity,…
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Birchstone Markets’ benchmarking data highlights concerns about the bottom line, and reduced business and FX confidence. Financial Directors are focused on mitigating risk and reducing exposure to future shocks. New benchmarking data from Birchstone Markets has revealed that Finance Directors are now focused more on governance strategies and are less risk-averse in volatile FX markets. The research shows that they are spending more time on governance and risk mitigation strategies to hedge against future shocks. Business decisions require more justification, and confidence in FX decisions and strategy is waning. Today, Birchstone Markets launches the latest insight into Financial Directors’ appetite…
Global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies are increasingly voluntary, finds the 2023 annual Carrots & Sticks report. Carrots & Sticks is the world’s most comprehensive database of ESG and sustainability policies, comprising 2,463 policies from 132 countries, 76 international organisations, across 38 languages, and spanning from 1897 to the present day. The research was led by Dr. Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Associate Dean for Global Engagement at King’s Business School, King’s College London, and Dr. Adam William Chalmers, University of Edinburgh. Before 2015, a majority (52%) of ESG policies were mandatory, but post-2015—the same year the UN Sustainable Development Goals were introduced—this…
GBSB Global Business School, one of the top higher education institutions and business schools in Europe, has achieved a new milestone – yet another to add to a long list of international accolades. Four Master of Science programs offered by GBSB Global Business School have been ranked by the newly-published, prestigious 2024 QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings: In the 2024 QS Masters in Supply Chain Management Rankings, the Master in Operation and Supply Chain Management by GBSB Global was listed #51+, securing a remarkable 4th place in Spain, and qualifying among the TOP 10 in Spain for four…
The Black Farmer has opened its first permanent retail site in Brixton Village, London, in mid December 2023. Taking the form of a farmshop that marries urban accessibility with rural charm, the farmshop offers offer high-quality produce, ready-to-eat meals, food on-the-go, gifts, and a verdant café bar. The Black Farmer was founded by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE and has gone on to become a leading brand for both its product quality and its activism in the agricultural space. Opening in Brixton Village’s historic Market Row, the 5,000 sq ft store stocks The BlackFarmer range as well as showcasing brands from Emmanuel-Jones’ initiative The Hatchery; an incubator hub for startups and up-and-coming…
AACSB International has released its annual State of Accreditation Report for 2022-23, reiterating its commitment to diversity and implementing AI technology in the accreditation process in a sustainable and ethical manner. Societal Impact The organisation carried out 167 Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) visits at member schools in the last year, highlighting the innovative societal impact efforts of schools around the world. Visited schools reported a total of 180 issues focused on having an economic impact, 142 focused on the environment and 270 on social issues. Asia-Pacific and EMEA schools were fairly evenly distributed among the three categories, while schools in…
Amari is delighted to unveil an extraordinary twin-centre holiday experience that invites travellers to embark on a remarkable adventure seamlessly blending the vibrant streets of Bangkok with the tranquil shores of the Maldives. From immersive sightseeing and shopping in Bangkok to a lavish all-inclusive retreat in the Maldives, this exclusive package promises an unparalleled fusion of culture, luxury, and relaxation. The itinerary, featuring Amari Bangkok (formerly Amari Watergate Bangkok) and Amari Raaya Maldives, is expertly tailored to cater to the diverse preferences of travellers, ensuring a truly memorable journey. Days 1-3: Amari Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok, a captivating city of contrasts where tradition harmoniously coexists with…
With Gartner predicting that Low Code will account for 75% of new application development by 2026, making it the norm for the majority of application development in the enterprise, Evoke Technologies, a leading technology and consulting IT Services company, has conducted research to find out if Low Code is delivering tangible results for those who have adopted it. Of the 250 UK IT leaders who participated in the research, over three quarters of respondents (83%) agreed that Low Code is living up to its promises. Other Key Findings 79% of respondents said that Low code improves collaboration between IT and…
Women are underrepresented in CEO positions partly because they spend more time outside of the labour market during the years when their careers are most likely to take off, finds research from Aalto University School of Business. Matti Keloharju, Aalto Distinguished Professor of Finance, and Samuli Knüpfer, Professor of Ownership at Aalto University School of Business in Finland, co-authored a study which finds that time spent outside the labour market due to parental leave, sick leave or unemployment is by far the most important contributor to gender gaps in CEO appointments. The researchers reveal this explains 26% of the gender…
Cloud services partner delivers enterprise-grade Microsoft AI tech stack expertise, managed services and cybersecurity operations centre, to the UK mid-market Content+Cloud, one of the UK’s top 1% Microsoft partners, achieving all six Solutions Partner designations, Azure Expert MSP status, and multiple Partner of the Year Awards, today announced its rebrand to become Advania in the UK. The move cements Advania’s position as Microsoft’s leading cloud services provider, with 1,000 employees helping the UK’s medium-sized enterprises, which make up 99.9% of all UK businesses, to thrive in the AI-enabled economy, a goal endorsed by Microsoft last month. Rapid AI adoption is fundamentally changing the…