Can Secession Succeed?
The issue of regions looking for independence from their current nation states is in the news at the moment. From certain US states to Scotland and Catalonia the case is being made that they would be...
View ArticleBlack Friday And Cyber Monday
It is the time of year when people in America go a little loopy with their shopping habits and see no problem with queuing overnight to make sure that they get the best deals possible heading into...
View ArticleFormer RBS Banking Boss Joins Raddison Ranks
Peter Anscomb, the former head of hotel finance at RBS, has been hired as a senior corporate director by Raddison Blu’s Edwardian London. Raddison hotel (Image via Amsfrank) The travel and hospitality...
View ArticleThe Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards 2012 are Open for Entries
Now in its 19th year, the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards has become one of the most highly anticipated events in Ireland’s business calendar. Earlier this month, the bank started taking entries...
View ArticleMy first time – buying a house
Image by Moyan Brenn Recent reports from the Guardian state that house prices in the UK remained at the same level throughout 2012. It is also predicted that there won’t be much change in 2013. One...
View ArticleDouble Check That Gym Contract
It is the start of the new year and many of us will have made resolutions to make this one a more healthy affair. Gym memberships sky rocket in January with people looking to get back in shape and get...
View ArticleUlster Bank to Close 20 Branches – UPDATED 17/1/13
In some more bad news for the banking industry on the Emerald Isle, Ulster Bank have announced they are to close around 20 (correction – the number is now 22) branches/sub-offices island wide. Image...
View ArticleAre We Heading For ‘Brexit’?
For the first time the prospect of Great Britain leaving the European Union is on the table. Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a referendum after the next election. Image by The Prime...
View Article2013 Global Economic Predictions – What The Experts Say
Making predictions about the economy is notoriously difficult and a challenge that is best met by looking at all the sources – somewhere in the middle the truth might yet be glimpsed. This post is a...
View ArticleCan Interactive Technology Save Retailer Stores?
Are high street retailers doomed? We’re only two months into the New Year and established businesses such as Jessops, HMV and Republic have been claimed victims of administration – will high streets...
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