A new European Union directive could provide extra workplace rights and protections for up to 4.1 million people, such as Uber drivers or Deliveroo couriers, in the so-called gig economy. Under European Commission proposed legislation on platform work, “people who currently earn below the minimum wage would enjoy increased annual […]
Brussels in plan to crack down on the gig economy
A new European Union directive could provide extra workplace rights and protections for up to 4.1 million people, such as Uber drivers or Deliveroo couriers, in the so-called gig economy. Under European Commission proposed legislation on platform work, “people who currently earn below the minimum wage would enjoy increased annual […]
Octopus Energy raises further GBP300M investment to value startup at $5bn
Octopus Energy has raised $300m of investment to value the power supplier at $5bn – despite soaring energy prices that have triggered a wave of collapses among its rivals. The long-term tie-up with Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investment Board is the second big investment in Octopus Energy since the start […]
Octopus Energy raises further GBP300M investment to value startup at $5bn
Octopus Energy has raised $300m of investment to value the power supplier at $5bn – despite soaring energy prices that have triggered a wave of collapses among its rivals. The long-term tie-up with Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investment Board is the second big investment in Octopus Energy since the start […]
Nightclubs in England warn confusion over Covid plan B rules could hit trade
Nightclubs have said they face rising costs and lost bookings amid confusion over Covid regulations for England being introduced at their busiest time of year. Bookings have been cancelled and visitor numbers have already dropped, club owners said. The introduction of Covid passes in Scotland and Wales earlier this year […]
Nightclubs in England warn confusion over Covid plan B rules could hit trade
Nightclubs have said they face rising costs and lost bookings amid confusion over Covid regulations for England being introduced at their busiest time of year. Bookings have been cancelled and visitor numbers have already dropped, club owners said. The introduction of Covid passes in Scotland and Wales earlier this year […]
McDonald’s opens net zero carbon restaurant in UK ‘first’
McDonald’s has opened a “net zero carbon” restaurant in both building construction and everyday operation, in what it believes is a UK first. The restaurant, in Market Drayton, Shropshire, is powered by renewable energy from two wind turbines and 92 square metres of solar panels, and has walls insulated with […]
McDonald’s opens net zero carbon restaurant in UK ‘first’
McDonald’s has opened a “net zero carbon” restaurant in both building construction and everyday operation, in what it believes is a UK first. The restaurant, in Market Drayton, Shropshire, is powered by renewable energy from two wind turbines and 92 square metres of solar panels, and has walls insulated with […]
Saga to introduce paid leave for birth of a grandchild
The birth of a grandchild may be considered a priceless gift in itself, but for some grandparents it now comes with a new perk – an extra week off work. Saga, the travel and insurance company for the over-50s, is to give employees a week of paid leave to celebrate […]
Saga to introduce paid leave for birth of a grandchild
The birth of a grandchild may be considered a priceless gift in itself, but for some grandparents it now comes with a new perk – an extra week off work. Saga, the travel and insurance company for the over-50s, is to give employees a week of paid leave to celebrate […]