Business
Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that
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Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that
The next government should make sure businesses work in all our interests – not just the interests of shareholders
Is 'edgy upstart' BrewDog now 'boring and ubiquitous' after years of scandal? Experts weigh in
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Is 'edgy upstart' BrewDog now 'boring and ubiquitous' after years of scandal? Experts weigh in
Timpson boss James Timpson on Doc Martens, high street success and how work can turn lives around
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Timpson boss James Timpson on Doc Martens, high street success and how work can turn lives around
Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here's why
Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here's why
A government 'ministry of poverty' could help us change course
A government 'ministry of poverty' could help us change course
The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history
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The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history
Tim Campbell: 'The question anyone in business should be asking is: does this make the world better?'
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Tim Campbell: 'The question anyone in business should be asking is: does this make the world better?'
£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?
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£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?
The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance
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The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance
The results from a global four-day working week trial are in and you’ll want to show your boss
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The results from a global four-day working week trial are in and you’ll want to show your boss
Brewdog labels itself ‘anti-sponsor’ of Qatar World Cup... but will still show it
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Brewdog labels itself ‘anti-sponsor’ of Qatar World Cup... but will still show it
This former Big Issue vendor has opened a shop to help disadvantaged young people access sport
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This former Big Issue vendor has opened a shop to help disadvantaged young people access sport
A businessman who took in a Ukrainian family has launched a company to help refugees into work
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A businessman who took in a Ukrainian family has launched a company to help refugees into work
CEOs are now paid 109 times more than the average worker
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CEOs are now paid 109 times more than the average worker
An artisan soap maker is giving homeless people jobs and support to turn their lives around
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An artisan soap maker is giving homeless people jobs and support to turn their lives around
Expert advice: How to start a community business in 5 steps
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Expert advice: How to start a community business in 5 steps
Here’s how much more than you the UK's top CEOs earn
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Here’s how much more than you the UK's top CEOs earn
Labour would allow communities to crack down on holiday lets and buy failed football clubs
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Labour would allow communities to crack down on holiday lets and buy failed football clubs
Sainsbury’s bosses have rejected a call to become a real living wage employer
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Sainsbury’s bosses have rejected a call to become a real living wage employer
What businesses can do to help tackle the cost of living crisis
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What businesses can do to help tackle the cost of living crisis
Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business
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Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business
Landmark fund to help diverse entrepreneurs change society announced
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Landmark fund to help diverse entrepreneurs change society announced
From game designers to chip shops: The largest ever four-day working week trial has begun in the UK
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From game designers to chip shops: The largest ever four-day working week trial has begun in the UK
London's offices are emptying and landlords are being told to let community groups use them
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London's offices are emptying and landlords are being told to let community groups use them
Asked to do unpaid overtime? That’s wage theft and it could be pushing your pay below minimum wage
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