Nathan Bissitt, Author at Business Ideas UK

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H&M apologises over 'racist' image of black boy in hoodie

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

People on social media have called H&M “racist” for showing a black child modelling a hoodie that says ‘coolest monkey in the jungle.’ Some are calling for a boycott of the brand over the picture, while others defended the retailer.H&M

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Apple investors urge action on 'smartphone addiction'

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

Big investors have called on Apple to develop software that limits how long children can use its smartphones.The call came from two investment groups that hold $2bn (£1.48bn) of Apple stock between them.A letter calling for the digital locks, signed by Jana Partners

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BHS former owner 'failed' to give pension information

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

The former boss of BHS failed to provide information numerous times about the collapsed department store chain’s pension schemes, a court heard.The Pensions Regulator alleges that it asked Dominic Chappell, who bought BHS for £1 from Sir Philip Green, three

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Vauxhall cuts hundreds more Ellesmere Port jobs

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

Vauxhall is to cut a further 250 jobs at its plant in Cheshire as it slashes production of the Astra. The carmaker, sold to Peugeot owner PSA by General Motors last year, said the losses would be on top of 400 redundancies announced in October as it moves to a single

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Chappell ignored 'numerous requests' for help

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

The man who bought BHS for £1 has appeared in court, facing three charges of failing to co-operate with an inquiry into the takeover and subsequent failure of the retailer. Dominic Chappell, 51, appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday. He is facing

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Apple told to tackle children's iPhone addiction

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

Two of Apple’s major investors have urged the iPhone maker to take urgent action to curb children’s growing addiction to its smartphones, amid fears frequent use may be damaging the next generation. New York-based Jana Partners LLC and the California State

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Aberdeen resale keeps it in the family

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

Seven years after setting up TaxAssist Accountants in Aberdeen, Ian Mearns is handing the reins to his son; and local accountant, Steven Mearns. Steven, a Chartered Accountant, has taken over the business on Rosemount Place in Aberdeen and will continue to look after the

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Forget Bitcoin – now Dogecoin goes wild

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

You know an investment is somewhat unconventional when the Know Your Meme website is the main source of background information.But even in the turbulent world of cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin is seen as a pretty wild creature.It was launched in 2013, inspired by a

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Jaguar Land Rover reports record annual sales

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

The UK’s biggest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has said sales hit a record high last year.The company said Jaguar sold 178,601 cars, up 20% on the year before, while Land Rover sales rose 2% to 442,508.JLR said sales had more than tripled since 2009. It

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Ex-AA boss Mackenzie files tribunal claim

ByNathan BissittJanuary 8, 2018

A legal battle between the AA and its former chairman is poised to escalate after he filed to take the company to an employment tribunal over his sacking. Sky News has learnt that Bob Mackenzie, who was ousted in July, has submitted a claim against the AA that will