COVID has taught us that construction is vital
19 February 2021: Construction is at the heart of the UK’s post-COVID recovery. The sector needs to focus on the triple bottom line of profit, people and the planet says Peter Duff of Laing O'Rourke.
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ICAEW BCM: business confidence boosted by vaccine rollout
18 February 2021: Chartered accountants are confident sales will grow and employment will rise over the next 12 months as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout picks up pace, according to new research from ICAEW.
How to ensure a charity’s financial sustainability during COVID-19
13 January 2021: COVID-19 has increased demand for charity services while impacting revenue-raising opportunities. Helena Wilkinson, Head of Charities at Price Bailey, suggests the impact is likely to be even greater in 2021 and outlines actions charities can take to manage financial sustainability.
Chart of the week: the UK in a global economy
8 January 2021: This week’s chart shows that the UK’s economy represents just over 3% of global GDP, demonstrating its relative prosperity given this is generated by just under 1% of the world’s population.
Cinema during COVID: death or diversification
4 January 2021: The pandemic has hit the cinema industry hard, particularly the major chains. But breaking away from the blockbuster multiplex model could breathe new life into the sector.
Deloitte: ‘vaccines could turbocharge the recovery’
3 December 2020: Deloitte’s chief economist in the UK has labelled the Chancellor’s prognosis for economic recovery “overly pessimistic” and forecasts the next two years will see some of the strongest economic growth in decades.
The long road to recovery for pubs
4 December 2020: This year has been tough for hospitality, and the first half of 2021 won’t be easy either. But Shepherd Neame’s CEO sees reasons to be optimistic.
Emerging from COVID-19: A Kuwait perspective
24 November 2020: COVID-19 has accentuated the need for Kuwait to diversify from its reliance on oil. So how can private sector organisations adapt to meet the challenges?
ICAEW BCM: confidence down, late payments up
18 November 2020: The latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor shows confidence is down across the board, particularly in London.
Business Spotlight: TheCityUK grapples with recovering, rebalancing and revitalising
5 November 2020: Recovering, rebalancing and revitalising – the three themes on the mind of Marcus Scott, Chief Operating Officer of TheCityUK. He explains what they mean for the profession.