A recruitment expert has highlighted the upcoming changes to workplace sexual harassment laws that are set to impact the hospitality and catering sectors significantly. Businesses are urged to actively prepare for these changes.The law, effective from 26 October, imposes new preventive responsibilities on employers.Harassment prevention measures must now cover third-party interactions.Employers face heightened liability in cases of non-compliance.Proactive steps, including rigorous staff training, are essential to meet these new standards.A recruitment expert has highlighted the need for businesses, particularly in the hospitality and catering sectors, to prepare for the upcoming changes to workplace sexual harassment laws. The alert follows government…
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SPRING Production has announced the appointment of Sharzeen Aman as the new Business Development Manager.Aman has transitioned from a background in corporate events to a seasoned role in business development.Her experience spans industries including Healthcare, FMCG, and Maritime.Aman previously collaborated with Austen Donnellan to drive business growth at Bray Leino.She is set to enhance SPRING Production’s portfolio with innovative and meaningful brand collaborations.SPRING Production, a company based in Denmark with offices across Manchester, London, EMEA, and Vietnam, has appointed Sharzeen Aman as its new Business Development Manager. This decision marks a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion efforts.Sharzeen Aman…
The BBC’s New Voices scheme is open for aspiring sports commentators.Applicants will receive expert training from the UK’s top sports broadcaster.Iconic commentators like Clare Thomas started with this initiative.Response required by 20th December 2024 for UK residents aged 18+.Successful applicants enter training for potential BBC 5 Live opportunities.The BBC has launched its New Voices scheme, aiming to discover the next generation of sports commentators. This initiative is designed to provide unique training opportunities from the UK’s leading sports broadcasting service.Rising sports commentators stand to gain from the expertise and experience offered by the BBC as they embark on their journey.…
Mulberry’s principal shareholder has rejected a revised takeover proposal from the Frasers Group, citing it as an “unwanted distraction.”Challice, which controls a majority stake in Mulberry, remains firm in its decision not to sell, despite the increased offer from Frasers.Frasers Group’s renewed interest comes as Mulberry reports substantial financial challenges but remains hopeful about its turnaround strategy.The rejection puts a stumbling block in Frasers’ efforts to secure a controlling interest in the luxury brand.The deadline looms for Frasers to either formalize their offer or abandon the bid altogether.Challice, the majority stakeholder in Mulberry with a 56.1% stake, has categorically declined…
Challice, a major stakeholder in Mulberry, has turned down Frasers’ revised takeover proposal, deeming it an unnecessary diversion.Frasers Group’s offer was raised to 150p per share but was again rebuffed by Challice, the controlling stakeholder.Without Challice’s approval, Frasers faces significant challenges in securing a controlling interest in Mulberry.The refusal comes amidst Mulberry’s financial recovery efforts, overseen by new CEO Andrea Baldo.Frasers has a deadline until October 28 to decide on making a formal offer or stepping back.Challice, which holds a majority stake of 56.1% in Mulberry, has firmly rejected Frasers Group’s revised takeover offer. This decision is pivotal as Frasers,…
Earlier this year, Sainsbury’s introduced its “Next Level” strategy, aiming to lead UK grocery shopping. A key element of this plan involves reimagining store layouts, as exemplified by the Cobham location in Surrey, which serves as a testbed for innovative shopping experiences.Sainsbury’s is committed to increasing its food volume growth ahead of market trends by enhancing the availability of its full product range, currently accessible in only 15% of its stores. Over the next three years, the company plans to expand food spaces in around 180 stores, leveraging insights from its Cobham store experiments.At the Cobham site, emphasis has been…
Harvey Norman, an Australian retailer, has opened its first UK store.The 57,000 sq ft store is located at Merry Hill shopping centre.Offerings include luxury furniture and various household items.The store features dedicated areas for top brands.This opening marks a significant move in Harvey Norman’s expansion.Harvey Norman, a renowned Australian retailer specialising in lifestyle, home, and tech products, has marked its territory in the United Kingdom with the inauguration of its first store at the Merry Hill shopping centre, located in the West Midlands. This strategic location choice underlines the brand’s intent to penetrate the English market.Spanning 57,000 square feet, the…
Frasers Group, the second-largest shareholder in Mulberry, has faced rejection in their attempt to acquire the luxury brand.Frasers increased their offer to £111m in an attempt to purchase Mulberry, after an initial £83m bid was turned down.Challice, holding a 56.4% stake in Mulberry, deemed the timing unsuitable for a sale, causing a setback for Frasers.Mulberry has communicated that discussions continue but there is no certainty of a takeover offer materialising.The situation remains fluid, with Frasers having a deadline to make a definitive offer by 28 October.Frasers Group, aiming to consolidate control over Mulberry, escalated its cash proposal to £111 million,…
In a significant data breach incident, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has formally reprimanded a law firm following the exposure of sensitive client information on the dark web.The incident involved Hampshire-based firm Levales, which specialises in criminal and military law. A breach occurred when an unidentified threat actor accessed the firm’s secure cloud-based server using legitimate credentials. Subsequently, they published the compromised data on the dark web.Levales was criticised by the ICO for failing to implement essential security measures, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), and for their lack of awareness regarding the security protocols managed by their third-party IT provider.…
In a significant development last week, RBG Holdings faced a substantial setback when its second largest institutional shareholder, Dowgate Group, divested nearly all of its shares.Dowgate Group, which previously maintained a 14.1% share in RBG Holdings, has now reduced its stake to under 3%. This decision comes amid continued challenges for the legal enterprise, which includes the renowned London law firms Rosenblatt and Memery Crystal, specialising in both contentious and non-contentious legal practices.The impact of this withdrawal was starkly reflected in RBG’s share price, which dramatically dipped to 2p during the week, closing slightly higher at 2.13p on Friday. The…