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England 12/08/2013 – Despite the fact that about £2bn of interest rate swaps were sold, very few businesses have begun a claim
London, United Kingdom (14th August, 2013) – Photoleaf, a leading provider of beautifully crafted photo books and gifts, plans to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support every time a photo book is sold. Macmillan Cancer Support is a leading cancer charity that offers practical, medical and financial support to improve the lives of those suffering with cancer. The charity also ensures that a cancer patient’s loved ones don’t suffer in silence as they can provide a forum to talk about the disease and any related issues. Photoleaf recognises the positive impact Macmillan Cancer Support can have on a cancer…
IT job vacancies are on track to rise back to pre-recession levels, as first quarter data reveals thatthe volume of permanent vacancies has risen for the fourth year in arow1. The latest data from CWJobs.co.uk shows IT jobs are now only 15% below where they were, pre-recession, in Q1 2008, compared to 41% just three years ago. As Britain’s economic outlook finally shows signs of stabilising, it’s likely businesses are taking on additional staff as they anticipate expanding, or try to trigger growth. Alongside the industry’s positive performance, maintaining steady growth is SQL, which has remained the most in demand…
England 12/08/2013 – Recent figures show that, across the UK, the number of accidents involving cyclists that result in injury is on the increase despite the introduction of safety measures. Naturally, this is leading to the number claiming bicycle injury compensation. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety is concerned at the rising rate of cycling deaths and the increased cyclist injury rate. The Get Britain Cycling report shows that despite the fact that the number of injuries and deaths has increased by 5%. Some try to explain this figure away by stating that the increase in injuries is a…
London, United Kingdom (14th August, 2013) – Photoleaf, a leading provider of beautifully crafted photo books and gifts, comments as a member of their team supports the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by cycling the Viking Way, a 56-mile route. The Viking Way bike ride is one of many annual fundraising events organized by the BHF, and leads participants on a scenic route of the East Kent coast. Photoleaf’s Robin Sumner will take part in the event, with an aim to raise at least £300. The Viking Way bike ride will pass through Ramsgate, Broad stairs, Margate and Reculver. The BHF…
Volume of permanent vacancies increase for the third time Growth is driven by software house and the financial sector recruitment Volumes of permanent IT vacancies rose for the third quarter in 2012,resulting in an overall strong performance for the industry last year. Contract vacancies have also remained strong, increasing 1.2% in the last quarter. With increasing numbers of UK firms opting to outsource their IT requirements to cut costs, the rise has been driven largely byIT recruitment for software house roles, with vacancies making up a staggering 64% of all vacancies advertised. In a reversal of fortunes, the finance sector…
England 12/08/2013 – Increasingly, UK consumers are opting to buy all kinds of things online including products for their DIY projects.
England 12/08/2013 – Nationwide, the largest building society in the world, have added another tool to their recruitment arsenal.
England 12/08/2013 – The recession has brought changes to many industries, including the business cleaning sector. When the recession first struck, most firms tried to rationalise their overheads. They looked at everything, from how much they were paying for rent to who was cleaning their premises and reviewed what they were doing. As a result, many firms decided to reduce or completely do away with their cleaning services. They did so thinking that this move would save them money. Many believed that they would be able to handle their own cleaning in-house. However, after a while most realised that they…
England 23/07/2013 – Recent Ernst and Young figures show an increase in consumer spending across the board.