Today the fate of thousands of small businesses hangs in the balance; millions face an uncertain future; youth unemployment is already at record levels - all concerns that a forward-looking government should be dealing with today but aren't.
Retail sales suffered their worst December slump on record last month as...
Over the next few years, English will lose its importance as the de facto language for business in the world of e-commerce, as languages such as German, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese significantly rise in importance.
That’s just one of the findings from a recent study that will be discussed during...
South West Action on Pensions (SWAP) are calling on Brunel Pension Partnership (1) and the 10 authorities they work for (2), to stop using their pension funds to invest in fossil fuels and start using the money to invest in climate-friendly pensions.
SWAP want to see 100% divestment in fossil...
Drivers using Dorset Council car parks are being asked to use cashless payments due to ongoing disruption to many ticket machines across the county.
If a machine is currently unable to accept cash payment, drivers will still need to pay for parking via a cashless method.
This may involve using a...
During the numerous coronavirus lockdowns, the very core of the United Kingdom was shaken, the normal way that our lives, communicated and discussed with others was torn apart, with everyone being asked to stay at home to save lives, as the government tried to save as many as they...
As the Chancellor announces his budget and spending review, Dorset LEP looks back at the state of the local labour market.
The latest Dorset LEP Labour Market Insight report, released today, focuses on unravelling the recent labour shortage trends and the possible effects from the furlough scheme closure in Dorset.
Swtiching...
Officers investigating a series of commercial burglaries in the Shaftesbury and Gillingham area are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and issuing advice to local businesses.
Officers are currently investigating 15 burglary offences, mainly related to commercial properties, that occurred in the area between Saturday 4 September and...
‘Protect the pay circle at the spending review, or living standards will continue to fall’, warns the TUC
Analysis published today (Friday) by the TUC shows the economic recovery in Dorset would be boosted by almost £18 million if cuts to key workers’ pay are reversed.
The move would also make...
The government has just announced plans to sell more of its stake in Natwest, despite shares being worth less than half what they were when taxpayers bailed out the bank after the financial crisis.
Taxpayers bailed out Natwest for £45.5bn more than a decade ago, and it’s market value now...
To say that packaging is an important component of the food industry is an understatement. Packaging plays a crucial role in extending the shelf life of the food. An attractive packaging is also able to attract even the most critical consumer to purchase the product.
One of the innovative products...
