Your own boss?
Being self-employed is a way of life for almost five million UK workers, with some choosing to work independently, while others are being forced to adopt it.
‘I return half of what I buy’
Shops are “struggling to cope” with the amount of items customers return, with a quarter of it unfit for resale, new figures suggest.
Mind games
Sports psychiatrist Prof Steve Peters is offering his Olympic-winning expertise to firms who want to work more efficiently.
Itchy business
A growing number of head lice removal firms have set up in recent years as a response to the fact that the insects are increasingly resistant to over-the-counter chemical treatments.
Trade deals
Elmar Brok, who chairs the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee, says the UK will have to negotiate its divorce agreement before its future relationship.
Hotel Chocolat is selling more ‘hedonistic’ treats
Hotel Chocolat is selling more of its premium treats by encouraging more people to order indulgent gifts online.
‘Things are changing’
How can more women break through India’s glass ceiling to take on senior and board level roles?
Inflation means inflation
Sooner or later, the downward pressure on the pound since the UK’s Brexit vote is expected to lead to upward pressure on the prices of most things we buy.
Let’s play!
Firms are increasingly using game play to encourage greater engagement from customers and staff – but does gamification work?