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EasyJet boss Carolyn McCall named new ITV CEO
From flights to schedules, one of Britain's most admired CEOs has landed a new role.
A Level Business is a Star, But AS Looks Like a Dog
The latest A Level entry data from summer 2017 suggests that A Level Business is an increasingly popular option. However, like other reformed A Levels, the AS qualification is being abandoned by...
Workers 'exploited' at UK cosmetics chain Soap and Co
An important BBC Newsnight investigation into so-called "bogus self-employment" at retailer Soap and Co which has stores across London including Westfield.
Coca-Cola bottles to be made from 50% recycled plastic
A good example to use of businesses responding to growing awareness of the impact of non- recyclable plastics on the natural environment.
Managing Director Does the Trolley Service
David Horne, Managing Director of Virgin Trains was spotted doing the trolley service this afternoon. A good example to use of senior management experiencing a little of life at the coal face.
Reshoring: Clarks moves shoe manufacturing back to the UK
Here is a really good contextual example of reshoring. The shoe manufacturer Clarks is moving some of their production back to the UK from China.
World's Biggest Players in Pharma
If you are looking for a good example of economies of scale and a global oligopoly then pharmaceuticals fits the bill. Here is a snazzy infographic showing global prescription sales and research...
Inside Microsoft's AI research labs
BBC Newsnight is given special access to Microsoft's artificial intelligence labs in Redmond near Seattle. Senior executive Eric Horvitz says that they are betting the company on the future of AI.
RIP Internal Combustion? Volvo to go electric from 2019
Is this a decisive moment for the expansion of electric vehicles?
What lies behind Subway's success?
The Subway franchise appears to go from strength to strength with news that the business plans to open another 500 stores in the UK by the end of 2020.
Gig economy - low paid, but employed or self-employed?
If you are working as a bicycle courier with Deliveroo, or a driver with Uber, are you employed or self-employed?
Is this the world's ultimate brand collaboration?
No I don't mean Tutor2u and Nandos - although that sounds tasty enough! Last week Louis Vuitton came together with with cult NY streetwear disruptive fashion label Supreme by dropping items for...
Keeping Up with the Burgers
This BBC Radio 4 In Business programme looks at how McDonalds is responding to changes in consumer preferences for fast food. It is going through a ten year revamp including table service, higher...
An Upmarket Move for easyJet
Here's a useful article on easyJet, targeting new markets and their latest growth strategy.
Is Uber a positive force for change?
These are difficult times for Uber. Their business culture has come under serious criticism and the Founder and CEO Travis Kalanick has left as their public image has suffered and investors have...
The anti-dance-class dance class
This is the health and fitness dance class for people who don't like mirror-lined exercise studios, who are put off by the need to follow a class routine because they never seem to get the steps or...
Kalanick resigns at Uber
Big business news! Travis Kalanick has resigned as the chief executive of the car-hailing app Uber after several major investors urged him to stand down. The business has been hit in recent months...
Price Elasticity of Demand works at Disney parks in the US
In February, Disney raised the price of tickets to visit its theme parks in the US. The price rises varied, but were typically just under 4%, with seasonal mid-tier day tickets costing $107, up...
Government and business in partnership to beat Alzheimer's
One of the biggest medical threats to face us is Alzheimer's disease. The annual death rate from it is expected to quadruple by 2040, and so far, in spite of billions of dollars-worth of investment...
McDonalds ends 40 years of Olympic sponsorship
McDonald's are focusing their efforts on its core business, with a mix of lower costs and investment in in improving food quality, restaurant service and online ordering. One part of this is...