Category Archives: Risk & continuity

World Economic Forum identifies 2012 risks

Latest study highlights areas of concern and five “priority mitigation areas”.

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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings

The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.

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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings

The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.

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Fraud levels hit record high

Activity soared last year, costing the UK more than £2 billion.

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SMEs get helping hand to cut carbon and cost

Up to 100 small businesses in Yorkshire are offered free consultancy to help reduce their environmental impact.

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McBride holds to restructuring plan amidst raw materials challenges

The toiletries firm said despite a 42 per cent drop in annual profits last year it remained focused on the “rigorous execution” of its supply chain restructure.

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Tackle piracy to protect the global supply chain

Maritime union Nautilus International calls on the UK government to close the gap between rhetoric and action.

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CFOs at UK companies keenest to cut costs

A Deloitte report shows UK-focused businesses are making cost reduction more of a priority than companies on a more international footing.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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