easyJet has set course to prove the sky is the limit without a glass ceiling in place by introducing the Amy Johnson Flying Initiative, which is designed to boost the number of women taking on the role of commercial airline pilot.
An increased demand for storefronts in luxurious locations sent central London commercial property rents up by 18 per cent in 2015.
British luxury brand alliance Walpole has announced the 12 rising enterprises that are set to help blaze a trail for the sector to reach a value of £51.1bn within five years, as part of its Brands of Tomorrow scheme.
British retail giant Sports Direct, which is owned by billionaire boss and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, has made “strategic US investments” in two American sporting businesses, opening the door to brands including rapper Jay-Z’s Rocawear.
UK tech startup Realeyes has secured a global partnership with marketing giant MediaCom in a deal that will use its “emotion measurement technology” to understand how consumers feel about campaigns based on facial reactions.
Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube experienced a record-breaking year as investments via the channel hit £83m in 2015, and 2016 will see the firm launch a Northern Powerhouse focus with a Manchester office opening.
Peer-to-peer finance business Lending Works demonstrated significant growth milestones in 2015, showcasing how powerful the P2P platform has become as the number of loans via the platform rose fourfold.
According to a recent study by the Resolution Foundation, implementing the National Living Wage (NLW) will prove a greater challenge in lower-paying areas – including Scotland.
The British technology industry continues to surge, as new results from Boris Johnson’s London & Partners promotional company have revealed that the sector raised a $3.6bn worth of venture capital funding in 2015 – a new record.
Real estate firm CBRE has made an attempt to “revolutionise” Britain’s commercial property market by striking an exclusive deal with Virtual Walkthrough to deliver interactive office tours to investors.
