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This process strengthens companies’ roots commercially, strategically and locally.
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The UK’s monthly retail sales increased by 0.6 per cent in July, up from 0.3 per cent in June, as confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
GDP gained pace at 0.3 per cent growth for the period April to June.
Retail sales are a barometer of economic activity, with clothing and footwear growing at 2.5 per cent between June and July, and online sales increasing by the same amount in the same period.
Last week, the UK sold 20-year inflation-linked debt at the highest borrowing costs in more than 20 years and whilst bond yield trends are rising.
These gilts attracted bids of more than £3 billion and the Debt Management Office (DMO) said that this was the highest bid ratio on linkers since 1998.
Linkers are gilts pegged to the UK’s retail price measure of inflation for insulation from inflation.
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, said: “It is important not to exaggerate the 30-year bond rate as it is not a financial instrument that reflects key financial products such as mortgages.”
Circa 13 per cent of Richmond upon Thames Butterworth Laboratories intake are skilled employees from Asia or Africa on Limited Leave to Remain Visas.
Frustratingly, there has been no clarification as to whether these will be subject to the proposed increased qualification period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), from 5 to maybe 10 years or whether salary thresholds for further sponsorship or ILR eligibility will remain static or rise each year.
The lack of clarity from government puts stress on employees forced to leave their jobs and the UK at very short notice, and on Butterworth Laboratories who can’t find replacement skilled laboratory analysts at such short notice.
David Hawkins, Butterworth Laboratories MD: “If we are forced to lose up to 13% of our skilled workforce, we will struggle to replace these.
“This is a serious threat to the smooth-running of our business.”
As the deadline of the Richmond Business Awards at The Allianz, Twickenham Stadium approaches, we celebrate last year’s Best Innovation winners; Richmond upon Thames College (RUTC) – HRUC Harrow Richmond Uxbridge College Group with Gaucho.
RUTC’s principal, Gavin Hughes RUTC, explains how the innovative engagement between Gaucho and the RUTC has improved business productivity and student learning: “Hosting the Autumn International rugby events was such an exciting opportunity for us at the College.
“Richmond Chamber of Commerce first introduced us to Gaucho senior management to discuss this initiative, which then led to our students participating in important large-scale events here in Richmond upon Thames.”
Gavin continued: “RUTC tutors and Gaucho managers observed students developing a real sense of pride and accomplishment in their jobs.
“The mentorship by highly skilled Gaucho professionals and our tutors enabled students to prepare, deliver and complete significant large-scale events efficiently and to a high standard.
“Our RUTC students are much more employable because of this ongoing initiative.”
Gaucho confirmed that this RUTC-Gaucho partnership builds: professional skills for Gaucho and the sector; strategic business in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames; a strong relationship between the Allianz, Twickenham Stadium, HRUC and the wider community.
Anne Newton, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, adds: “In fact, it’s a win-win all round.”
Gaucho and Richmond College have agreed to continue their innovative partnership with the co-hosting of this year’s Six Nations Rugby and Women’s Rugby World Cup in The View, the Richmond upon Thames College dining space overlooking The Allianz, Twickenham Stadium.
In this category, KCL Digital was Highly Commended for their innovative NHS EPR optimisation systems and Super Structures Associates were commended for delivering an innovative floating element extension to a Grade II listed Georgian cottage.
Companies join RCC to connect, build long-term relationships and CSR, lobby governments, develop their companies and promote their products and services through the incredible RCC network and press advertising and sponsorships, event PR and brand awareness, and innovate alongside micros, SMEs and global firms at https://bit.ly/JoinRichmondChamberofCommerce https://bit.ly/RCCBizNetworking.
These companies then enter the 2025 Richmond Business Awards by the deadline of September 30th and they attend The Richmond Christmas Ball at The Allianz, Stadium, Twickenham on Friday, December 5th https://bit.ly/ENTERRichmondBusinessAwards.
