February 2009 News Archive

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• 27 Feb 2009 Equality bill must not be delayed
  The government must not delay the implementation of its equality bill, which is designed to improve workers' rights, it has been suggested.

• 27 Feb 2009 HBOS announces losses of £10.8 billion
  Despite HBOS announcing losses of £10.8 billion for 2008, Lloyds Banking Group has defended its decision to merge with the ailing financier.

• 27 Feb 2009 Business continuity plans remain vital
  Companies must form business continuity plans if they wish to survive unexpected occurrences such as fires, floods and data losses, it has been claimed.

• 27 Feb 2009 BT says mobile working saves money
  Businesses are saving money and increasing productivity by implementing mobile working practices, it has been reported.

• 27 Feb 2009 Experts predict further interest rate fall
  A new poll indicates that most financial experts expect another interest rate reduction next week, although there is some debate over whether other strategies may be adopted to stimulate the economy.

• 26 Feb 2009 FSA blames government policy for failings
  The Financial Services Authority failed to spot the forthcoming banking crisis due to the influence of government over its regulatory practices, it has been suggested.

• 26 Feb 2009 Firm calls for carbon emission autonomy
  Allowing firms to plan their own strategies for reducing their carbon footprint may encourage greater levels of regulatory compliance, it has been suggested.

• 26 Feb 2009 London 2012 to create business opportunities
  Opportunities will exist for businesses to become involved in the delivery of the London 2012 Olympic Games, according to Lord Coe.

• 26 Feb 2009 Firms urged to pay close attention to security
  Businesses should be tracking confidential information and be aware of where it is stored within their operation, it has been claimed.

• 25 Feb 2009 Law firms urged to insure against dismissal claims
  UK law firms should protect themselves against unfair dismissal claims as employees who are made redundant are more likely to sue than those in other organisations, it has been claimed.

• 25 Feb 2009 Efficient employees can drive revenue
  Businesses can drive revenue by encouraging their employees to work more efficiently, it has been suggested.

• 25 Feb 2009 Employees stealing data when they leave
  A new study indicates that many workers are taking confidential information owned by their employers when they change jobs.

• 24 Feb 2009 CBI says job losses slowing in retail
  Fewer redundancies have been made in the retail sector during February than in recent months, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

• 24 Feb 2009 IMI backs training fund increase
  The government's decision to increase funding levels for its Train to Gain programme has been backed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

• 24 Feb 2009 Firms must understand green agenda
  Understanding of the environmental agenda is required in order for firms to meet green targets, it has been suggested.

• 24 Feb 2009 ABTA warns of card-not-present fraud
  Card-not-present fraud has increased since the introduction of chip and pin technology, according to a leading industry association.

• 23 Feb 2009 Lawyer says employee costs must be managed
  Businesses should think creatively as they bid to keep as many staff on their books as possible, according to one employment lawyer.

• 23 Feb 2009 Cloud computing to drive IT budgeting changes
  Cloud computing services are set to change the way businesses pay for IT services, it has been suggested.

• 23 Feb 2009 Computer farms set to bring IT costs down
  The cost of IT deployment will decrease as large computer farms are established, it has been claimed.

• 20 Feb 2009 CBI calls for greater openness on recovery plans
  The government needs to improve the way it communicates its plans for economic recovery, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

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