Straight down the line: one of the BBC's values.Reuters/David NichollsThe BBC was set up to inform, educate and entertain, but the government’s recent green paper tries to conflate those public purposes with commercial issues in a blatant attempt to limit the range, scope, scale, primary remit, funding and regulation of Britain’s...
Reuters PhotographerThe 2011 Parliament Act has been bad news for the BBC. It means the two periods of maximum potential political intervention in the BBC. Charter renewal every ten years and licence fee negotiations every five now coincide almost exactly with the dates of UK general elections and will do so for the foreseeable future.
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Windmill John / Tidal SteamThe world’s tides contain enough energy to power the entire UK’s electricity consumption. And, since it effectively harnesses the moon’s constant and predictable gravitational pull, tidal power overcomes one of renewable energy’s classic problems – the fact you never know quite how much sun,...
Appealing to our rebellious side.Drink by ShutterstockA few years ago I helped a member of the Cabinet Office’s Behavioural Insights Unit (now a private business) draft a radical new approach to alcohol policy. Our proposal was based on a simple but seldom acknowledged insight – alcohol companies understand that heavy drinkers are...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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