Author: Lydia Fearnley

With the UK committed to reaching net zero by 2050, businesses play a pivotal role in achieving carbon-reduction goals due to their substantial environmental impact. However, embracing sustainability isn’t easy, and businesses face various challenges, including initial costs, complex supply chains, and resistance to change. However, the positive environmental and social impact outweighs these challenges, … Continued

Wakefield-based Asset Disposal company BPI has achieved ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, which will help the organisation enhance its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in 2024.  ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised standard for quality management. To achieve and maintain the standard, a company must follow the requirements, including monitoring customer satisfaction, addressing risks, working to a … Continued

Last week, over 200 areas across Britain were on flood watch following torrential rain that has submerged communities. With homes, commercial properties and farmland under water, Thomson Environmental Consultants delved into Environment Agency data to predict the UK areas facing the biggest risk of flooding in 2024 based on the locations with the most flood … Continued

Energy price increases, supply chain disruptions, inflation and regulation changes have amplified financial struggles in the manufacturing sector, leading to a stark 20% increase in insolvencies.¹  In particular, the worst affected manufacturing sectors are those working with fabricated metal products and the repair and installation of machinery and equipment.²  To help manufacturing business owners take … Continued

Increasingly competitive pricing, rising material costs and skills shortages have amplified financial struggles in the construction sector, leading to a 35% increase in insolvencies.¹ Construction firms across the UK are experiencing financial difficulties, with specialised construction businesses and building construction companies experiencing the most insolvencies.²  To help construction business owners take control of their finances … Continued

It’s no secret that businesses should have an exit strategy in place. But, shockingly, four in 10 UK business owners admit to not having one. Like any other business type, manufacturers should have an exit strategy set out to future-proof the organisation. In 2023 alone, the UK saw over 1,340 manufacturing companies go insolvent, a … Continued

Demand for mental health services is growing fast, with services in England receiving a record 4.6 million referrals in 2022 (up 22% from 2019)¹, and data suggesting one in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England². The NHS recently released waiting list statistics for urgent and emergency … Continued

Asset disposal specialist, BPI, has been appointed to manage the closure of one of the UK’s leading furniture manufacturers’ production facilities. The manufacturing equipment will be available from the famous facility through BPI’s online marketplace.  From CNC machine centres to cross-cutting saws, the well-known manufacturer has some of the most innovative and state-of-the-art machinery available … Continued

London-based healthcare management consultancy Acumentice has confirmed a new appointment as it looks to further strengthen its expertise.  Michael Watson, a former internal management consultant for NHS England, will join the team as Principal Consultant, bringing with him 20 years of experience and understanding of the internal struggles, processes and strengths of the NHS.  Previous … Continued

With the current rises in inflation and an upcoming general election potentially accelerating business owners to sell up or end their involvement with their company, business owners should be more considerate about their exit planning than ever before. While there has been a 14.2% increase in business dissolutions in the UK compared to last year, … Continued

In line with the UK’s mission to achieve a net zero economy, there has been a huge shift towards timber engineering and increased use of wood in construction.  Although the woodwork industry appears to be returning to a period of stability compared with recent years, the wider construction industry forecasts suggest a steep decline in … Continued

With temperatures as high as 27C predicted in the next few weeks, according to WXCharts¹, it’s the perfect time of the year for BBQs and garden parties! While BBQs are a fun and easy way to create memories, the negative impacts on our environment, such as discarded waste and carbon emissions, are easily overlooked when … Continued

Recent research has shown a deepening public concern about NHS services. With only 10% of people in Britain believing ministers are tackling the NHS’s many problems in the right way¹, healthcare management consultancy, Acumentice, surveyed 1,000 UK adults to explore the public’s opinion of the current healthcare system and how it could be improved in the … Continued

With the cost of living continuing to hit Brits hard, many families and friends will be looking for low-cost holidays and activities in the UK over travelling abroad or forking out for high-priced amusements this Summer. According to recent search data, picnics are a popular choice of activity, with 6.6K monthly searches for ‘picnic areas … Continued

Riptide by Vance Joy is the most popular addition to summer road trip playlists, according to new research by UKcaravans4hire.com. Ahead of the holiday season, the online booking platform reviewed over 25,937 songs listed on Spotify on the 125 most popular road trip and summer-related playlists to uncover which songs and artists are most likely … Continued

Caravan owners looking to increase their rental revenue should consider investing in a hot tub, new research by online booking platform UKcaravans4hire.com has revealed. Ahead of the summer peak, which will see half of Brits favouring a staycation over an oversees trip¹, UKcaravans4hire.com has delved into the most-searched-for facilities² that can help owners ensure they … Continued

London-based healthcare management consultancy Acumentice has appointed a Director of Consulting Services to support the firm’s ambitious growth and diversification plans. Former Director of Performance & Planning at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Stephen Hall, has been appointed to join the healthcare management consultancy. Stephen has over 22 years of experience working in the NHS, … Continued