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As lockdowns and restrictions continue to ease, business leaders and employees alike are no doubt thinking about what the future looks like for their workplaces. A big part of this is how and where they will be located, both in the months to come and beyond.
With the likes of Apple hot on their heels, are the world’s leading watch manufacturers finally entering the 21st century?
York-based housebuilder Persimmon have been at the centre of much debate this week following “revolt” among the company’s shareholders over executive remuneration proposals.
As the UK eases out of lockdown, now will be an interesting time to look at how industries affected by the pandemic will move forward.
With the government recently announcing an extension to existing lockdown measures across the UK, there will be little to celebrate for the nation’s pubs, bars and restaurants. But while sales of alcohol in these establishments may have taken a hit, at least temporarily, some traders are seeing a huge boost in sales thanks to a consumer base that is not looking to change what they drink – just where they do it.
New analysis from Plimsoll Publishing has revealed which areas of the Waste Management sector are proving most valuable for the companies involved. The chart below shows the changing values across these industries, according to the latest year of financial data.
The UK restaurant sector has seen what appears to be surprising turmoil over the last few months. But are its problems really so unexpected?
The energy sector is at the heart of several of the most important issues affecting humanity today. The increase in energy prices and cost of living crisis, combined with the ongoing climate emergency and the global response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has provoked a huge re-evaluation of our use of energy on both a political and individual level.
Following the events of the last two years combined with environmental issues, shifting consumer behaviour and constant innovation, now is a pivotal time for the plastic packaging sector. Plimsoll’s analysis of the UK’s leading plastic and flexible packaging companies has found that the industry is well placed to grow in 2022, with 268 companies achieving a financial health rating of “strong” or “good”. While average company values are also up slightly compared to the previous year, overall growth currently sits at around 0.2%.