UK Archives

Guest comment: Why recruiters need to embrace the gig economy

August 16, 2018

From Uber to TaskRabbit, the gig economy is changing the way we work and use services at an impressive rate. Steve Thompson, Managing director at Forward Role Recruitment looks at why recruiters need to embrace the gig economy now more than ever.

Supercar top trumps: JCT600 creates online motor game for charity

August 15, 2018

Motor retail group JCT600 has created an online supercar game to help raise money for its chosen charity The Prince’s Trust.

Amazon forced to ditch ‘next-day delivery’ claim ?

August 14, 2018

Amazon is to be told to stop claiming its Prime service guarantees next-day delivery by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), according to a news report.

Ticketmaster clamps down on touts with Seatwave and GetMeIn closure

August 13, 2018

Ticketmaster is shutting down its secondary resale sites Seatwave and GetMeIn in a bid to combat touts selling tickets at hugely inflated prices.

Video viral of the week: Star-studded L’Oreal miniseries tackles grey hair

August 13, 2018

L’Oreal is working with Helen Mirren and Andie Macdowell to promote its ‘Magic Retouch’ products as the solution to grey roots via a humorous campaign.

Back to school marketing trends: Health ‘top priority for UK parents and pupils’

August 13, 2018

Health is a key topic on the minds of parents and students in the UK, with almost half (46%) of the content related to education discussing topics around health, according to a new report.

Retail trends: Keeping up with technology now top concern for shop owners

August 13, 2018

Keeping up with technological innovations is now the greatest challenge faced by retailers, according to new research.

How many selfies does the average Brit take for the perfect photo?

August 10, 2018

Brits will take an average of 8 selfies to get the perfect photo before posting on social media – yet 80% will still edit and filter images to improve their appearance before sharing.

GDPR: Three quarters of consumers don’t want to be tied into long-term relationships

August 6, 2018

Post-GDPR research reveals that 73% of consumers avoid long contracts, opting instead for flexible options – even if they are more expensive.

Smart pets: 52% of Brits would buy tech for their pets while at work

August 2, 2018

Over half (52%) of British workers would invest in technology for their pets while they are at work, while 43% of Brits check on their furry friends several times a day whilst they are out of the office.