The issue of mental health in the workplace
In the first of a three part series, member firms of Ius Laboris outline the law across Belgium, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Italy around mental health in the workplace.
Data reveals the 20 UK cities with declining high streets
As we fast approach the festive season, Asktraders conducted an analysis of the UK High Street, looking at ATM, bank branches, retail store closures and ONS % growth of the retail sector over the course of 2019.
Women’s mental health is suffering from stress at work
The state of the nation's mental health as a whole is in dire straits, but new research from Smart TMS show that women, in particular, are suffering when it comes to stress at work.
How are Millennials and Generation Z shaping investment strategies?
We already know the story of how the Internet has revolutionised society, but perhaps less understood is the role it had in democratising and shaping investment strategies.
Digitalized data set to transform the supply chain
Stuart Gannon commercial director of Delta Global discusses the importance of utilising digitalized data in the right way to automate supply chain systems and ultimately make them increasingly sustainable.
The impact global warming has on Indigenous people around the world
Dr Aidan Bell, co-founder of sustainable building material supplier EnviroBuild, discusses the impact climate change has on indigenous people around the world.
Antimicrobial resistance: 10 million UK lives at risk as Superbugs threat rises
Only 11% of Brits see antimicrobial resistance as a serious threat to society, despite the outgoing UK Chief Medical Officer saying earlier this year that Superbugs “could kill us before climate change does”.
Number of people with obesity doubles in 20 years
The number of people with obesity in England has almost doubled in the last twenty years from 6.9 to 13 million, according to new data by Diabetes UK.
What do drone operators need to know before the 30th November?
Ahead of the 30th November 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released new UK drone regulations. These regulations will adjust how drone operators are legally able to use drones.
Why fingerprint biometrics is the future of IT security
David Orme, Senior Vice President at IDEX Biometrics ASA, explores the future of IT security using fingerprint biometrics to manage access to not only corporate networks but smart workspaces and buildings.
UK see’s first remote diagnostic procedure over 5G
BT and the University Hospital Birmingham have demonstrated the UK’s first remote diagnostic procedure over 5G.
CBD market value expected to be almost £1 billion by 2025
Recent research commissioned by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis has revealed that the UK CBD market is worth £300 million.
G-Cloud: A cloud computing services framework for the UK public sector
Kevin Todd, Commercial Agreement Lead - G-Cloud, CCS, provides insight into G-Cloud, a cloud computing services framework for use by the UK public sector.
R&D departments warned they must prepare for surge in workloads
R&D departments have much work to do to prepare for an imminent increase in workloads, according to new research by Ayming.
Government gives immediate tax relief to those affected by flood damage
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that households and business owners significantly affected by recent flooding will receive immediate tax relief.
Thousands of registered childminders pushed out of Early Years Industry
Yoopies UK explores the continued decline in the number of registered childminders and the connection between the latest Tax-Free Childcare.
Housing sector must act now following Phase One Grenfell report
Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s Phase One report, published on 30th October 2019, begins to recommend changes to many aspects for housing providers, following the Grenfell disaster.
Mathematics and computer science: Key to the future
Dr John Yardley, Managing Director of Threads Software Ltd, details precisely why mathematics and computer science are key to the future.
Precision medicine research and biobanking in China
Here, several experts from the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories, share their views on precision medicine research and biobanking in China.
How is fast fashion polluting our water?
The fashion industry is now the second-largest generator of pollution on Earth after the oil industry, which is driven by the escalating trend of ‘fast fashion’.
