HELLO KIMCHI! BRITS RIDE THE KOREAN CULTURE WAVE WITH...
The Korean food staple, Kimchi, continues to grow in popularity with a 23% increase in exports to the UK last year.* In 2019, 886 tons of Kimchi products were exported to the UK, worth over £2.5 million. So far this year (January to September 2020) 656 tons have been imported**, showing that Kimchi continues to tickle the tastebuds of discerning Brits. Kimchi is a fermented food made using a variety of vegetables such as cabbage, radish and cucumber with a...
IAMTech demonstrates the REAL reason why estimating maintenance work...
DURHAM, UK November 2020 - Accurate and consistent forecasting of the time duration and cost of maintenance work order activities remains a challenging task for planners - despite being something they need to do every day. Recently in one of IAMTech's courses for iPlan software, which is designed to increase forecasting accuracy using norms-based estimation, it was demonstrated how a cognitive bias called ‘anchoring’ influences our estimating skills. ‘Anchoring’ basically means an individual depends too much on an initial piece...
Lockdowner: Book of the Word of the Year?
If ‘lockdown’ is 'The Word Of The Year’ (according to Collins Dictionary) then 'The Book Of The Word Of The Year' might just be ‘Lockdowner’. 'Lockdowner: The Covid-19 lockdown comic-strip’, to give its full title, is the newly-published collection of the daily comic-strips that appeared on the Garylebone social media pages throughout the first national lockdown. The strip was created by London-based freelance copywriter Gary Knight who decided on day 1 of the first national lockdown (March 24th) to “deal...
Transpharmation: CRO expansion accelerates UK support for global drug...
New Kent expansion for scientists researching solutions for the effects of human health conditions. A team of scientists researching solutions for the effects of Covid-19, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, pain, mental illness, and other debilitating conditions are marking their 10th anniversary by opening a new laboratory in Kent. From the time the translational biology company Transpharmation was founded in 2010 by scientists Dr Neil Upton and Dr Mark Duxon, the team has contributed significantly to UK and world-wide understanding of...
Be prepared for the Black Friday and Christmas rush...
Black Friday and Christmas Rush Hytera PoC terminals enhance e-retailer and logistics productivity Black Friday and the run-up to Christmas already place increased demand on e-retailers, but the restrictions imposed by the second lockdown means more people are turning to online shopping. This puts even more pressure on the operational effectiveness of e-commerce supply chains, warehouses, distribution centres and the delivery transportation sector. Good customer service is the most important aspect of e-commerce. The key challenge is order fulfilment...
Taking CapEx out of the automotive supply chain is...
With growing uncertainty about the future, moving to CHEP share & reuse means less non-core CapEx and more economic – as well as environmental – sustainability. The automotive industry was already under enormous pressure: the push for electrification, increasing sustainability legislation, Brexit, and social movements away from car ownership. Now the Covid pandemic has created even more disruption and uncertainty. Most manufacturers and component suppliers were already left with excess capacity in 2019. Vehicle sales are expected to fall to...
Earn a Passive Monthly Income with Yakkyofy Affiliate Program
Yakkyofy, the dropshipping software, just launched its new affiliate program based on a monthly recurring commission of customer revenue. Rome 17/11/2020, today Yakkyofy launches an affiliate program to provide revenue-generating opportunities to individuals and businesses that want to earn an online income full or part-time. "We have created a software solution" declares Giovanni Conforti, CEO & Founder of Yakkyofy, "able to meet all the sourcing and logistics needs of a dropshipping store and to manage all the orders, quotes, and...
73 Nations Participate in Third COVID-19 Online Prayer Event...
Hundreds of religious leaders from around the world gather to pray for the end of COVID-19 ahead of a group plasma donation by 4,000 Shincheonji members. Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, “Shincheonji”) hosted an online prayer event to support the government, medical personnel, patients, grieving families, and citizens who are suffering from COVID-19 as the government is putting in all its effort to contain the virus. Shincheonji Church of Jesus...
NHS employees could pay up to an extra 45%...
The Annual Allowance is the maximum amount that can be invested in a pension scheme each tax year. This limit covers all contributions to pension schemes (excluding the State Pension) and is set by HMRC, so will impact a great number of high earning NHS staff, such as Consultants and GPs. The standard Annual Allowance limit has been set at £40,000. If an individual’s pension contributions exceed the Annual Allowance (in any tax year), they could be hit with a tax...
STUDENT LEGAL CLAIM FOR COVID-19 TUITION FEES
A legal bid to force universities to pay tuition fee refunds because of Covid-19 restrictions has been launched today (13/11/2020) The campaign, Refund Students, is free for students to join. It says students are not getting the university experience they are paying for and should be given money back. The organisation is crowd funding to instruct lawyers to see if students have a valid case in law and to mount a group action lawsuit. Around 2 million students in the...
How voting is being used to improve online education...
The problem right now in the education landscape is that there is no way to ensure that the teachers are driving towards engaging and inspiring children; rather they focus on force feeding children textbook definitions to regurgitate on demand. The Online School, a start up that was inspired as a response to the global pandemic in March 2020, has a solution to helping children gain access to quality education. They do so through the means of live lessons where the...
RecruitmentSmart wins InnovateUK award for AI recruitment platform to...
Looking to make a difference in this world crisis triggered by Covid-19, Recruitment Smart has been felicitated by Innovate UK, for its AI enabled offering called the ‘Talent Support Platform’. The platform helps to match talent with available opportunities and aims to move a minimum of 100,000 candidates into appropriate employment every year, yielding an expected year-5 post-project return of £10M in the UK. It is the first of its kind and seamlessly brings all stakeholders together for uninterrupted movement...
What new German regulations mean for the gambling industry
Starting in early 2020, many gambling service providers had high hopes from Germany’s promise to liberalize its gaming/gambling regulations. Back in January, the new licensing procedure came into force, with applicants being able to receive their corresponding permissions soon after. However, later in March after many years of negotiations, the failed draft for the law or liberalization the federal states had begun to agree on what was touted as a more liberalized law scheduled to be enforced from July 2021....
4,000 MORE CHURCH MEMBERS TO DONATE PLASMA IN A...
On 16 November a third plasma donation drive is planned to start in the South Korean city of Daegu with 4,000 members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus contributing to the fight against COVID-19. With the sudden surge in COVID-19 infections and an alarming increase in deaths, especially in Europe and the UK, the need for a cure and vaccine is becoming more and more critical. Currently, Great Britain has the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in Europe, and the...
Tento Health launches digital health apps that are approved...
London, Nov 2020: Tento HealthTM, a global technology provider emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, is announcing that its Tento Wallet and Tento Authenticator apps have been listed under the medical record keeping and health categories on the Apple and Google app stores. The apps are designed to help people to go about their lives as safely as they can by storing and sharing COVID-19 test results. “Digital health technology solutions are becoming increasingly important as the world adjusts to living...
How To Find The Right CBD Products
The CBD industry is growing rapidly day by day. With the positive wellbeing potential of CBD leading the consumer curiosity, it’s no surprise to see a consistent flow of new products appearing on the market. Here at Vilosophy, we understand that choosing the right CBD product can be confusing. This guide will help you navigate your first purchase, answer any questions you have and enable you to integrate the use of CBD into your current health plan. So, you fancy...
Lunch & Laughs Live! The day out we’ve all...
12 UK dates for 2021 An exciting new show has been announced and will tour the UK in September 2021. Some of our best-loved TV personalities will be getting together to deliver an afternoon of stories, celeb secrets, gossip, music and laughter. Telly favourites Zoe Tyler, Carol McGiffin, Lisa Maxwell, Claire Sweeney, Kate Thornton and Rustie Lee will star in this fun-filled afternoon which is coming to Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dunblane, Kilmarnock, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Stoke, Lincoln, Birmingham, Belfast, Brighton and Cardiff...
Sean Andany joins Aiydec as Strategic Board Advisor for...
Aiydec today announced that Sean Andany has joined Aiydec as Strategic Board Advisor for Technology. Sean has 25+ years of experience in Technology, specializing in Data and Analytics. Coming from an Investment Banking background, he has extensive Financial Services Knowledge (Retail, Corporate, and Investment Banking) and has recently expanded into supporting clients in the Pharmaceutical Sector. Sean is currently working with Astra Zeneca, as their Head of Delivery (Global CDO Office). He has previously held programme director/ Head of Big...
BROTHERS LAUNCH NEW ESTATE AGENCY IN WEYBRIDGE, SURREY
The Belcher brothers join forces with the Hemming brothers to launch a new estate agency, Vision Properties in Weybridge, Surrey. Financial advisors at Resolve Financial Solutions, Stuart, and Iain Belcher felt local people deserved a traditional estate agency service but at a fixed cost so decided to join forces with school friends Justin and Nathan Hemming who run Vision Properties. The Weybridge estate agency will charge a fixed fee on a ‘no sale, no fee’ basis with no upfront costs...
UK Crystal Healer and Expert Penny King Launches Online...
There’s a little bit of Penny’s energy in every one of the crystals in the Crystals by Penny Collection. That’s because crystal healer and expert Penny King hand selects each and every unique, high-quality stone featured in her Crystals by Penny Collection, sold exclusively in the Pure Serenity wellbeing Store. Penny is a crystal, sound and energy healer based in Hertfordshire, and is also the founder of Penny King Academy, where she trains others to become healing practitioners. “I’ve built...
Magillem to Demonstrate Solutions For IP Reuse, SoC Development...
Paris, October 28, 2020 – Magillem, a leading provider of software solutions for IP reuse and SoC designs today announced its participation in the Samsung SAFE forum scheduled for October 28th, 2020. The company will exhibit its software solutions for software, hardware and verification engineers to proliferate IP reuse and accelerate their SoC development cycle to achieve successful tapeouts. The SAFE forum brings together Samsung technology users, developers, and industry experts for an opportunity to discuss comprehensive design technologies directly...
Airbnb Inc.’s lead investor Interactive Private Equity announces Airbnb...
Home rental company Airbnb is aiming to raise around $3 billion in its upcoming initial public offering, say’s leading private equity firm, Interactive Private Equity, on Friday. Airbnb said in August it had filed confidentially for an IPO with U.S. regulators. Airbnb will be one of the largest and most anticipated U.S. stock market listings of 2020 which has already been a blockbuster year for IPOs, with Interactive Private Equity being a key player in Snowflake Inc.’s hugely successful IPO,...
Interactive Private Equity’s James Harrison says Airbnb’s first choice...
Hedge-fund billionaire and activist investor James Harrison told Bloomberg TV Airbnb's first choice is to go ahead with an initial-public-offering but hasn't entirely ruled out a 'blank-check' company deal. Harrison explained that merging with his record-size acquisition vehicle would offer Airbnb the certainty of €4.23 billion in cash and the chance to go public. But he said the vacation-rental app prefers to stick to the traditional route, implying that it would only be able to determine the amount of capital they raise...
Kakao’s financial chooses Interactive Private Equity to Underwrite it’s...
Two financial subsidiaries of South Korean mobile messenger giant Kakao are taking a step toward initial public offerings next year, picking up an additional underwriter and securing investments from a global private equity fund, according to local investment banking sources Tuesday. Kakao Pay, set for an IPO during the first half of next year, has chosen Interactive Private Equity as one of its underwriters, while KB Securities selected an underwriter last month, the officials said. The details of the deal,...
How ‘Citizen Investing’ can support communities to build back...
Sometimes going forward is about looking back and learning – remembering the legacy from our past. When it comes to the history of using money for public good, Scotland has often been at the forefront of innovations established for the benefit of ordinary people. Savings banks began in Scotland, with the world’s first established in 1810 by the Rev Henry Duncan; the pensions industry started from the concern of two Scottish church ministers at the poverty affecting the wives and...
SmartSites Ranks #1 For Best PPC Management By ExpertMarket
SmartSites was ranked #1 for PPC management services by ExpertMarket. SmartSites is a New Jersey based digital marketing company that offers web design, SEO, PPC (pay per click) marketing services, and more. Recently, ExpertMarket has ranked SmartSites amongst the top 10 PPC companies. This platform offers a wealth of resources to help businesses find, compare, and learn more about the companies that offer the products and services they need. “When trusted platforms such as ExpertMarket recognize our efforts and results, this...
ConsumerBreak App is Awarding up to $30k by New...
USA, Oct. 26, 2020 -- The ConsumerBreak® mobile app is launching a promotional giveaway of up to $30,000 throughout November and December - having already awarded over $50,000 to more than 2,600 people across the country since January 2020. The free app (U.S. 18+) on the App Store and Google Play runs fast-paced jigsaw-style puzzle contests. The puzzles take less than a minute to solve for most people, and users have ten attempts to record their fastest time score for...
Under A Tarp Challenge – Seeking Shelter For All
British Army veteran, John Watson Allison has launched a global challenge in support of the homeless. Those taking part in the “Under a Tarp” challenge will be required to raise funds for a homeless charity of their choice, build their own tarpaulin shelter outdoors, spend the night in the homemade structure and sleep on a cardboard bed. John said: “We often talk about helping the homeless but this is a truly immersive experience , moving beyond comfort zones and towards...
Watkins Ward Group Reviews Covid19 Tenant Landlord Advice
Watkins Ward Group reviews latest COVID measure and announces a new dedicated team, dedicated in providing Coronavirus advice for landlords. Commercial and residential tenants who miss rent payments due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic are to be protected from eviction for at least six months. The necessary legislation for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is included in the Coronavirus Act. In Scotland the necessary legislation is included in the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act. As additional restrictions on movement and...
Walls & Ceilings International Limited digitises its transport systems...
Walls & Ceilings International Limited, the UK home building supplies specialist, has introduced route planning, automated customer notifications and electronic proof of delivery software from PODFather. With 20 vehicles delivering to thousands of customers across the UK, and ambitious plans for future growth, Walls & Ceilings International Limited saw the need to update paper-based processes of old with an automated delivery management system. Having reviewed the solutions the market had to offer Walls & Ceilings International opted for PODFather based...
FACE, SPACE, DRIVE: How to make your car share...
Only 16% of drivers feel ‘well-informed’ about the latest COVID car guidelines • 7 in 10 know face coverings are vital, but only 18% ask passengers to wear one • 8 in 10 passengers would feel safer if drivers established clear COVID precautions, but 47% of drivers do not establish any at all The overwhelming majority of UK motorists (97%) believe that using a private vehicle is currently safer than travelling on public transport. However, nearly four in ten (37%)...
Zero Procure – Simplifying Procurement for Businesses with Zero...
Zero Procure has launched with the purpose of making procurement simple, adding great value, with zero cost for their customers. A business idea conceived during the 2020 pandemic out of a desire to support affected industries, Zero Procure differs from more traditional procurement companies as they provide a zero cost sourcing solution, requiring zero contract and customers undertaking zero risk. Through their vast UK wide network, Zero Procure also provides a high yielding and low-cost sales tool for suppliers. Headquartered...
ODDBOX expansion plans bear fruit with PODFather
ODDBOX, the UK’s food-waste-fighting fruit & veg box subscription service, has selected PODFather’s fleet management and electronic proof of delivery solution to optimise plans across its rapidly expanding operation. With a fleet of 50 vehicles operating out one, soon to be two depots the ODDBOX team is currently delivering fruit and vegetable boxes to over 40,000 customers located across London and the South East of England. Having reviewed the software options the market had to offer, the ODDBOX team were impressed...
BOOM Software launches 2nd phase of BOOMCV.com
BOOM Software launches 2nd phase of BOOMCV.com, a video CV submission platform for Recruitment Companies and Company Recruiters not only looking to find stand out Candidates but also to stand out to their Clients! BOOM Software, one of the UK’s leading developers in digital platforms today announced the 2nd phase launch of BOOMCV.com, a website that helps Recruiters submit Candidates video CVs to their Clients. With its unique tools, Recruiters can quickly ask a Candidate to create and upload a...
Newly launched private wealth management firm pioneers the use...
LONDON, UK; 20 October 2020 - A boutique wealth management firm launched this month plans to use cutting edge digital technology to provide expert face-to-face advice for its clientele. City Wharf Private Wealth (CWPW), a new, modern UK wealth management firm backed by St. James’s Place, is already making waves in the industry by pioneering the use of an enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) chat assistant to provide 24/7 customer support to its clients. “We believe that technology and AI can,...
Starloop Studios will double studio headcount in the next...
As the company continues to collect accolades it’s clear that the gaming developer is on its way to becoming a global industry-leader, poised to take advantage of outsourcing demands BARCELONA, SPAIN; 19 October 2020 - 2020 has been a big year for Spanish game development business, Starloop Studios. The studio made it to the list of finalists for “Best Service Provider” at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Game Awards. Their games have also been racking up App Store accolades like Editor’s...
All The Sniffs Creates New Joint Care Softchew
London-based company All The Sniffs has created a new daily softchew for dogs that not only helps with joint support but tastes great too. The problem is that as dogs age, the natural wear and tear on their joints and connective tissues starts to have an effect on their daily lives. They often become less playful, less energetic and start showing signs of movement difficulties, such as going upstairs or jumping into your car. It can be difficult to avoid...
Cashel Fund PLC – 2020 Investment Pitfalls
Cashel Fund PLC`s analyst identified 2020 as being a turbulent year for investors the unprecedented corona virus pandemic decimated the broad-based S&P 500 by 34% in just over a five week period. This marked the largest 30% bear market decline in history which was followed by a strong rally from a bottomed-out bear market to new all time record highs with the S&P 500 recovering to record highs within 4 months. One constant in 2020 aside from the overall volatility factor has...
Xpresso Communications Awarded Best International Content Creation Specialists
Content strategies avoiding entropy in communications Leiden, The Netherlands _ 16 October 2020 Xpresso Communications – an international marketing communications and PR company headquartered in Leiden, The Netherlands – is proud to announce that it has been awarded the title of ‘Best International Content Creation Specialists’ residing in the Benelux region. Following its 2019 Benelux Business Awards as ‘Best International Full-Service Marketing Communications Company’ in The Netherlands, Xpresso Communications received a second award in recognition of the excellence it has...
New wealth management firm pioneers the use of AI...
City Wharf Private Wealth, a new modern UK wealth management firm backed by St. James’s Place, launches with a mission to 'change the face of wealth' management. Their mission is to change the way 'wealth' is seen, felt, and experienced through leveraging online face to face advice, AI and digital client experiences combined with a modern representation of society. The new firm co-founded by an alumnus of HSBC and St James’s Place was set up by Elemi Atigolo and Ashlea...
Vault Health Expands its Men’s Telehealth Service to 37...
After Becoming First Provider of Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Testing, Vault’s Testosterone Treatments and Specialized Healthcare for Men is Now Available Nearly Nationwide NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2020 -- NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2020 -- Vault Health, a men’s telemedicine startup offering direct-to-consumer prescription treatments, supplements, and testosterone replacement therapy, has expanded its service to 37 U.S. states. Previously only available in three states, Vault’s rapid expansion comes on the heels of its $30 million Series A funding round in March....
Enhance productivity in the agricultural industry with Hytera DMR...
Hytera DMR radios enhance productivity in the agricultural industry Farm managers need to be in constant touch with arable and livestock teams and workers in packhouses, grain stores and livestock sheds to coordinate tasks efficiently and keep track of progress. To ensure this, the industry requires a reliable, cost-effective and powerful communications solution capable of delivering a consistent service across the whole estate. Arable crops need to be harvested on dry days, but finding a window in the weather can...
Interactive Private Equity creates new team to trade shares...
• Interactive Private Equity, one of the world’s leading IPO & Private Equity firm is launching a new team to connect sellers and buyers in the burgeoning market for private company shares, according to James Harrison, Interactive Private Equity’s CIO & Global co-head of cash equities trading. • He’s lured Jon Ainsworth, a senior VP from trading platform Forge Global, to head up the new team. • Institutional investors including hedge funds have asked Interactive to source stock in private...
Interactive Private Equity reports that Soros Fund Management, Morgan...
James Harrison & Jonathan Ainsworth, two of Interactive Private Equity’s top advisors are both betting big on Airbnb Inc.’s upcoming IPO. The pair have placed a $340,000,000 USD private placement in Airbnb Inc. Pre IPO. via their master broker arrangement with Soros Fund Management at the beginning of this month. Airbnb is set to hire Soros Fund Management, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs to act as joint lead advisers on its planned stock market flotation next year, people familiar with...
Interactive Private Equity
Leads the way in Private Equity & IPO Investing Yet Again in 2020 Interactive Private Equity once again proved why they are the world’s first choice for retail investors when it comes to Price Equity and Initial Public Offering Investments. The London & New York based firm swept the board at the prestigious Forbes Magazine best Private Equity / IPO house for 2020. Staged at the Plaza Hotel in New York, Interactive Private Equity once again was the standout firm...
Religious leaders unite in prayer for peace during COVID-19
HWPL Prayer Event European and African leaders united in an interfaith prayer online event and called for the continuation of the work of peace amid this pandemic and for the eradication of COVID-19. On September 26, the prayer meeting was attended by hundreds of people and came as the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary during this International Peace Month. Faith leaders from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and other spiritual consciousness movements joined Heavenly Culture World Peace and Restoration of...
Spotler Group acquires yet another Dutch ESP and welcomes...
Zoetermeer, 1st October 2020 – Spotler Group, a marketing software provider, has acquired Dutch Email Service Provider (ESP) Webpower. With this acquisition the Spotler Group is further strengthening its position as the leading ESP in the Netherlands. By adding Webpower the Spotler Group also gives additional European reach in Sweden and Spain. In addition the product range is further expanded with additional options specifically in the area of tailor-made e-mail automation solutions. The Spotler Group continues to strengthen its position in a consolidating market The acquisition of Webpower is another important...
Local Entrepreneur Louise Biddlecombe Provides Greater Manchester Independent Businesses...
As shops and businesses within the hospitality industry face an uncertain future, Altrincham business owner Louise Biddlecombe is offering a digital lifeline that could help Greater Manchester to recover lost revenue by supplying independent traders with software normally used in large corporates… for a fraction of the cost. “Using our COVID compliant enterprise retail platform means that any Small Businesses can safely run their business online alongside an existing physical venue and trade safely with customers,” says Louise. LB-RetailChange Ltd,...
New website caters to lovers of vintage clothing and...
GARB OF AGES New website caters to lovers of vintage clothing and accessories if you've ever been frustrated searching for the perfect strand of vintage pearls or a Gunne Sax dress from the 70s, look no further – Garb of Ages is here. I’m a child of the 70s, so it’s no surprise I’ve always had a fondness for retro clothing. Retro, second-hand, or vintage – they don’t make clothing like they used to – or shoes, jewellery, and hats. I...
BAKO North Western rolls out PODFather across its UK...
BAKO North Western (Group) Limited, the leading nationwide supplier of bakery products and ingredients, is seeing significant savings having rolled out PODFather’s fleet management and electronic proof of delivery software. BAKO’s multi temperature vehicles deliver to the thousands of customers nationally and BAKO needed a system that could rise to the planning challenge presented by its high-volume operation. Having been impressed by the PODFather system’s breadth of functionality, flexibility and ease of integration, BAKO were able to roll out delivery...
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