New Ofcom rules should soon make it cheaper to call 0870 numbers. The measures – which will come into effect on 1 August 2009 – will also give consumers a much clearer idea of how much it costs to call these numbers. 0870 numbers are used by many businesses and organisations to provide a wide [...]
As the credit crunch continues to bite and businesses batten down the hatches for a recession, anyone tempted to take their attention off environmental matters should think again. Resource efficiency could be the answer to help combat the downturn. Waste prevention, energy efficiency and using less raw materials will be crucial to saving UK companies [...]
This document exposes the flaws in traditional approaches to the procurement of essential business services within organisations throughout the UK. It explains the theory behind the Total Cost of Purchase approach to procurement, and demonstrates how this new model enables organisations to take into account a wide array of issues beyond the ‘headline’ cost of [...]
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Pressure is mounting on energy suppliers to cut retail gas prices following a steep decline in wholesale prices this year amid weakened demand. Gas for immediate delivery dropped below 33p per therm on Wednesday, less than half its peak of 74p last September, having declined rapidly this month as the weather turned warmer. Read the [...]