Nathan Bissitt, Author at Business Ideas UK

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Anger at PM's dismissal of Hammond disability row

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

A leading charity has demanded answers after the Prime Minister dismissed a storm over the Chancellor’s comments about disabled workers. Philip Hammond has come under fire for suggesting an increase in the number of disabled people in employment could be partly

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Bank of England's PRA to remove gendered language

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

The old lady of Threadneedle Street may soon lose her moniker under plans by the Bank of England to remove gendered language from documentation.Under proposals by the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA), which regulates banks and insurers, a chairman will become

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ActionCOACH secures global CEO for new UK support role

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Vic Ciuffetelli has over 30 years of business growth experience having worked as a CEO for firms across the globe including 17 years as Global CEO and CEO Asia-Pacific for ActionCOACH. When Ian Christelow, ActionCOACH’s UK co-founder, heard that Vic was considering

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Sports Direct investors veto £11m payout to Ashley's brother

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Sports Direct shareholders have rejected a proposed £11m payment to the brother of its founder, Mike Ashley.The tycoon, who abstained from voting, wanted to give John Ashley the cash as a back payment.However, the vote was more than 70% against John Ashley receiving

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Home Instead tops out the new Elite Franchise 100 ‘power list’

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Home Instead Senior Care has been officially recognised as the UK’s leading franchise in the Elite Franchise 100. Ending a hugely successful year on a high, that has seen 15 new business leaders welcomed into the network, Home Instead is delighted that it’s strong financial

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Newcastle takeover: Mike Ashley meets Amanda Staveley over £300m bid

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Media playback is not supported on this device Newcastle’s owner Mike Ashley and British businesswoman Amanda Staveley have met for the first time to discuss the sale of the Premier League club. The duo met in an Indian restaurant in London last week, BBC

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Water bills set to fall by up to £25 from 2020

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Household water bills in England and Wales will fall by between £15 and £25 a year from 2020 to 2025, the regulator Ofwat has pledged.A forthcoming price review will give water companies less wiggle room to recover the costs of debt and equity from customers, the

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Shareholders block £11m payout to Mike Ashley brother

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has suffered his latest bloody nose at the hands of shareholders after they rejected his proposal for the company to pay his brother £11m. Investors voted by 71% to 29% to turn down the payment to John Ashley, after the company said he

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Sheffield Uber suspension lifted by city council

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

The suspension of Uber’s licence in Sheffield has been lifted by the city council.It took the action last month after the company failed to respond to its requests. Uber said the correspondence had been sent to the wrong address.The council has lifted the

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Wage squeeze continues for British households

ByNathan BissittDecember 13, 2017

Wage growth fell behind inflation for a seventh month in a row, according to new employment figures.The Office for National Statistics said average weekly wages rose by 2.3% in the three months to October, below inflation at 3%.Real earnings, which take into account