A vital role for journalists – and how it’s under threat
Two stories have caught my attention in the past few weeks.
The first is of a newsroom coming together to undertake the longest strike at a digital media company to date in order to improve working conditions. The 13-day labour struggle prompted managers at Insider to write their own stories and the editor-in-chief to tear down union fliers in his local neighbourhood.
Does CMA decision to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal reveal UK to be ‘anti-business’?
In a move that shook the gaming industry, Microsoft recently announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, a leading publisher and video games developer whose top titles include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush Saga and Overwatch.
Will EU plans to transform ESG reporting bring an end to greenwashing?
With sustainability now a critical consideration for governments and businesses worldwide, the European Union recently announced plans for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a piece of legislation with the potential to redefine the landscape of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting.
Sustainable aviation fuel and the future of flying
Aviation holds a controversial position in the debate around climate change. Although the sector accounts for between two and three per cent of total global carbon emissions, flying is subject to far more discussion than, say, the production of cement, which accounts for eight per cent.
Privacy at stake – how technology can help us overcome encryption conundrum
Living in the UK can sometimes seem like something of a paradox. The cost-of-living crisis means the country is now home to more foodbanks than McDonald’s, while years of cuts have placed severe pressures on the NHS. At the same time, industrial action has brought the many essential services to a standstill.
Will employees shape the future of the workplace?
The Covid-19 pandemic transformed the workplace as we knew it. Organisations and teams had to pivot at lightning pace. Three years on, and companies are still adapting as a return to the five day, nine-to-five in the office has not manifested.
What can we learn about the world of work from running the London Marathon?
Now that the dust has settled, the bleachers are folded away for another year and sore muscles have begun to heal, it seems a good time to look back on my experience running the London Marathon.
The role of research in corporate thought leadership
‘Thought leadership’ – often overused as a term – can be a powerful weapon in helping organisations to build credibility, connect with key audiences or transition how they are perceived.
Spring Budget 2023: What it means for businesses and UK tech
After Liz Truss’ “mini-budget” in September, widely regarded as a disaster, the chancellor and prime minister have been hurrying to reverse policy and alleviate fears that the UK economy will be left behind.
What the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero means for British climate ambitions
The future of the United Kingdom’s position as a leader of the global green transition is uncertain. The UK has historically led the way in key regulatory areas such as corporate disclosure and was the first economy to commit to becoming net zero by 2050.