Author: webeditor
Already a major talking point because of chronic short staffing and underfunding, the NHS has been in the news for losing data with some regularity. But is the situation really that dire? And should NHS Digital be spending the £4.2billion... Read more
Author: webeditor
Keeping things simple is often the best mantra for success in life’s endeavours. Given the mind-boggling complexity of Brexit, the business community believes that the way to cut through complication is to have a simple, familiar model for the transition... Read more
Author: webeditor
After Brexit equality is over at least for some businesses. The vote in favour of Brexit was once described by the former chancellor George Osborne as the “biggest act of protectionism in British history.” Indeed, since the referendum the pound... Read more
Author: Shane Richmond
Institutional approaches to risk management tend to err towards mitigating against risk, rather than optimising for opportunities, said Sungard’s Dr Sandra Bell, introducing a Business Reporter breakfast briefing at London’s Savoy Hotel. However, she added, most businesses – like people... Read more
Author: webeditor
In august last year, new legislation came into force that has fundamentally changed the legal framework governing commercial insurance. The Insurance Act is a game-changing shift in favour of UK businesses, and should be strongly welcomed. However, the new law... Read more
Author: Shane Richmond
“Those that would attack us are working together globally and we must do the same,” said Gavin Kenny, Associate Partner at IBM, opening a recent Business Reporter breakfast briefing at the Ritz Hotel, in London. He told an audience of... Read more
Author: webeditor
Nearly a third of UK households have stuck with their home insurance provider for more than five years – potentially paying more than they need to, Citizens Advice has found. Around 31% have had their policy for more than five... Read more
Author: webeditor
The BBC is reportedly considering a £500 million bid to take full control of the broadcaster behind Dave and Gold channels. BBC Worldwide is looking to raise finance from private investors to buy out the 50% of UKTV it does... Read more
Author: webeditor
Government policy has created an austerity generation, threatening to send one million more children into poverty, a new report warns. Research revealed that families already at greater risk of poverty, such as lone parents and those with a disability, will... Read more
Author: webeditor
The Bank of England has hiked interest rates to 0.5% in the first rise for over a decade and signalled more increases are on the way as it looks to cool surging inflation. Policymakers on the Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy... Read more