A world first reusable zero waste exhibition stand made from event waste carpet will make its global debut at The Meetings Show next week. Thanks to a collaboration between creator Paradigm and partners isla, The Bulb, Informa and The Meetings Show, a prototype of the innovative reusable zero waste stand will be revealed to the world’s meetings and events community…
read moreThe second Quarterly Market Update report for 2024, was released last week by SilverDoor, the world’s leading serviced apartment agent. The findings detail that shifting political landscapes and legislation, particularly in the US and India, alongside increased demand for hybrid working, are key drivers for growing demand for corporate travel globally… Bills and ballots to support US and India travel…
read moreAimHi Earth, a leading climate and sustainability training provider, has secured £1 million in funding to accelerate its mission to create 100 million nature-first employees. Through curated training, AimHi Earth is tackling the climate crisis head-on by ensuring employees of large companies are empowered to take action… AimHi Earth is one of the first companies in the world to include…
read moreOver 156,000 jobs were lost in the UK compared to the previous three-month period, marking the largest drop since last August. As firms continue to shed workers, unemployment figures climb to 4.2% – the highest since summer 2023. These are difficult times for many as both unemployment and job scams are on the rise, with scammers dangling their bait in…
read moreThe host has been reveled. The World Design Congress 2025 comes to Barbican Centre, returning to London for the first time in 56 years. The 34th event, taking place in September 2025, will bring together over 1,000 individuals from the international design community. It will also attract thought leaders from business, research and education who’ll come to discuss and debate…
read moreIn Celebration of Woman’s History Month in March, Woman in the Food Industry (or WIFI for short) held a healthy breakfast club at The Conduit, in London’s Covent Garden. Joah Freeman went to learn more from a group of very inspiring women in the food industry… Mex Ibrahim, Co-founder of Woman in the Food Industry, hosted a panel of four…
read moreBased within the home of the Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street offers the perfect blend of traditional and modern surroundings, located close to Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Harley Street and Marylebone Lane. Our speciality is hosting conferences, meetings, receptions, and private dinners but our versatile spaces can accommodate most requests. Here at 1 Wimpole Street, we do our…
read moreResearch from Totaljobs, the UK’s leading hiring platform, in partnership with the Fawcett Society reveal that over a quarter of working mothers’ careers after parental leave hit obstacles and even stall. This is higher in comparison to 21% of working fathers. 18% of mothers went as far as to say they had been left out of more exciting work projects. …
read moreOver the last month, Google searches for ‘trading for beginners’ surged by 90% in the UK. The explosive popularity of TikTok’s ‘FinTok’ or ‘MoneyTok” financial education videos, which have amassed over 23 billion views, indicates a widespread quest for online financial guidance. Trading can be a perfect side hustle for many but before you invest your hard earned cash it’s…
read moreHave you ever wondered what it’s like to experience music concerts or live sporting events with your own private viewing from the comfort of your hotel bedroom balcony? Destination Emirates Old Trafford is the home of live experiences, and this summer will host an abundance of major live cricket and concert events which can be viewed from our most unique…
read moreIn the events and conferences world, the push for sustainability has become a focal point for organisations striving to make a positive impact on business and the environment. As organisations recognise the significance of their ecological footprint, a shift towards greener practices extends to every facet of sales and operations—including great emphasis on finding ways to a greener venue and…
read moreIt may be a few months away, but businesses acting on the gender pay gap with early reporting of their results can gain real advantage when it comes to communicating the results. “Ultimately, gender pay gap reporting isn’t about compliance and ticking a box and reporting some figures to the public. It’s about creating change.” So says leading equal pay…
read moreOver two thirds of UK professionals (68%) have stated that they will ‘seriously contemplate’ leaving their current job if their employer implements bonus cuts and they miss out on a year-end bonus this January. The findings come from international specialist recruitment firm Robert Walters annual Salary Survey, which also found that in spite of employee anticipation for bonuses being high, …
read moreNew reports show that UK inflation decreased to 4% in December 2023. It’s good news, but what does it really mean in the context of the current financial climate? Many people still find financial jargon confusing and intimidating. With this in mind, City Index used Ahrefs, a search analytics tool, to find the top 50 most confusing financial terms based…
read moreWorld leaders are meeting at COP28 in Dubai from November 30th until December 12th. One of the most important news we all await from the summit is the commitment to triple global renewable electricity capacity by 2030. However, common policy barriers are hampering the rollout of those renewables in some of the world’s biggest economies. This is according to a…
read moreThe leading global trade show, IBTM World, has opened its doors to the 2023 edition to ten of thousands of visitors today in Fira, Barcelona with the launch of its World Trends Report 2024. The annual report addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation technological issues affecting the meetings and events industry in 2024. Authored and presented…
read moreThe future for sustainable flying gets one step closer with Virgin Atlantic’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight becoming the world’s first to fly across the Atlantic. No paying passengers onboard to accompany Sir Richard Branson, but this is a great leap for commercial flying. The historic flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK flight takes off today, November 28th, marking…
read moreMillions of workers across the UK are set to have more control over their working patterns after the Flexible Working Bill has achieved Royal Assent. The bill means that anyone will have the right to request flexible or remote working from day one of a new job. But how to ensure remote working success and professionalism? However, a 2021 YouGov…
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