The upcoming summer season is likely to see travel chaos for British holidaymakers as over 2,000 security guards at Heathrow airport are set to go on strike. The Unite union reported that their members, working at the largest airport in the UK, will be walking out for 31 days from June 24 due to their …
Governor Gabriel Makhlouf expressed his concern about certain proposals being considered by politicians as they may contradict the European Central Bank (ECB) policies aimed at curbing inflation. “Some of the proposals out there look as if they are deliberately trying to counteract monetary policy action,” he said, explaining that the ECB aims to reduce demand …
Rising average temperatures are the biggest long-term threat to the world. Fluctuations in temperatures have a greater impact in the short term. The most significant of these are triggered by shifting Pacific currents. That requires shifts in asset allocation too. The current La Niña period is fading. The advent of an El Niño pattern heralds …
The unofficial anthem of pro-democracy demonstrators in 2019, “Glory to Hong Kong,” has been the target of the Hong Kong government’s attempts to suppress its use. The song has been banned from schools and, when played in error at a rugby match in South Korea last year, the Hong Kong government requested an investigation. The …
California’s regulations prevent insurers from using advanced computer models to assess the increased wildfire risks due to climate change, and this has caused US insurers to leave the state. State Farm and Allstate have both stopped accepting new insurance policies in California due to rapidly growing catastrophe exposure and wildfire-related losses. The state’s regulations require …
Trading in binary options is a simple and fast way to invest. Even though traders have the chance to make huge profits, they can also lose a lot of money in a short amount of time. For this reason, you should approach binary options with caution. Key factors that could affect any trader include emotions, …
For decades, many business owners have been trying to find ways to effectively enhance the customer experience. They know that when customers are happy, they’re more likely to make personal recommendations, and word-of-mouth is the most effective form of advertising around. However, creating satisfied customers can be a challenge. It’s not enough to make an …
The last few years have seen some significant changes for many of us. There have been house moves, new babies and new pets. As well as these big changes, there are those who have quit their jobs and found new roles, switched careers or launched their own business endeavours. For those who are considering changing …
There are now somewhere between 12 and 24 million e-commerce businesses up and running, with more coming online every day. With more than 5 billion global internet users, it’s not surprising that commerce has moved online. Setting up an e-commerce business is quick and relatively easy, and the overheads are minimal, at least in the …
Anyone who owns or manages a business will know that payroll is a very cyclical area of work that undergoes large amounts of stress at certain points of the year and faces many fixed deadlines. Not only does it demand in-depth knowledge of local payroll laws, tax requirements and internal payroll processes, but it also …