Mini sales have plunged by 25 per cent as the worldwide computer chip shortage continues to cause problems for carmakers’ supply chains. Deliveries of the car, two thirds of which are built in BMW’s Cowley plant near Oxford, dropped to 67,000 between July and September, down from 89,000 in the same quarter last year. BMW, the German owner of ...
The prices of Ikea furniture and homeware are to rise as a result of lasting disruption to its supply chain, the brand’s owner has warned, after increased costs of raw materials and transport knocked its full-year profits. Inter Ikea Group, the parent company of the Ikea brand, which is operated by a string of franchise businesses, said it expected ...
The Labour Party has been affected by a “cyber incident” involving its members’ data resulting in “a significant quantity” of party data “rendered inaccessible on their systems”. Labour said it was told on 29 October that it had been affected by the event by a third party firm that handled membership data on its behalf. The Information Commissioner’s Office ...
Uncontrollable food cravings, unexplained weight gain, and an insatiable appetite are the most dreaded feelings when attempting to lose fat or weight. Lack of exercise, poor eating habits, illness, genetics, age, diabetes, or hormonal imbalances can all contribute to weight gain. Dieting, exercise regimens, surgeries, diet pills, and other methods are available. All of these are short-term weight-loss solutions, ...
Running a business requires getting at least the basics right, from setting it up to organising the daily operations that ultimately contribute to the business’ growth. If you’re in the retail business, one such practice that you’ll find beneficial is setting up a temporary retail space. This is a short-term storefront that can be set up in any vacant ...
Whether you’re a US citizen spending time in the UK and missing your favorite TV shows or a UK citizen with a fetish for American programming, you’re going to want to know the best ways to watch US shows in the UK. Fortunately for you, we’ve done all the research. So read on to learn how you can get ...
It’s always said that those who own a business should know how to juggle many different things and be financially savvy. However, running an entire business can be a huge financial burden, especially in the beginning, to get it up and running successfully. That’s why many business owners take out a business loan to help them out, and here’s ...
Streaming services, such as Netflix and Spotify, online newspapers, ebooks and items reserved online but picked up in stores could be subject to a new online sales tax if ministers give it the green light. In a long-anticipated final report on a review of business rates the Treasury said it would shortly launch a consultation on a new tax ...
CitySprint the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced that 500 additional couriers are required across the UK. CitySprint’s 2021 Collaborate UK research highlighted that supply chains have become increasingly important for over one third of UK businesses over the past 12 months. Now, as we approach the festive season and delivery volumes spike, consistent and smooth ...
Mars Wrigley UK has announced that Mars bars sold in the UK and Ireland will be certified as carbon neutral by January 1st, 2023. This move will make the Mars bar, which has annual sales of over 200 million bars in the UK alone, the first carbon neutral chocolate bar to appear on British and Irish shelves that is ...