Business News Articles

Unilever bans size zero models
Unilever has imposed a ban on using “size zero” models for advertising of all their products including Sunsilk shampoo, Flora margarine and Slimfast.... more

New health and safety guide
The Health and Safety Commission and the Institute of Directors have unveiled new guidance for company directors on their health and safety responsibilities.... more

Many homeworkers 'underpaid'
Many people who work from home on seasonal tasks such as making Christmas crackers or stuffing envelopes are not being paid the national minimum wage, a study by The National Group on Homeworking claims.... more

Firms warned on diversity risk
Employers that attempt to promote diversity in the workplace risk breaching anti-discrimination laws, a law firm has warned. A report by Nabarro claims that implementing measures to make workplaces more representative, for example by increasing the number of ethnic minority employees, could be seen as discriminatory... more

Free guide to Companies Act changes
A guide to help company directors comply with changes to The Companies Act which came into force in October has been released by The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition.... more

Acas guide to holiday changes
Acas has produced a new guide to help small businesses cope with changes in the minimum holiday allowance that came into force on 1st October.... more

FAST breaks up piracy ring
The Federation Against Software Theft has helped a software manufacturer break up an illegal piracy ring run from a roofer’s home in Cornwall.... more

Call for control on mobile email
Small business owners are being urged to impose tighter controls on employees using mobile technology to work remotely.... more

IT industry 'not yet mature'
The British Computer Society has warned that the IT industry must co-ordinate itself better if it is to be seen in the same light as careers such as architecture and accountancy.... more

Blackberry achieves 10 million global users
A surge in demand for Blackberry has led to record profits for its maker Research In Motion (RIM).... more