Centre unveils info-pods for shoppers
14th November 2008
Software specialist Interdirect has developed a touchscreen system that provides shoppers in thecentre:mk with the latest store news and offers, events at the centre and job vacancies with...
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Businesses make the skills pledge
6th November 2008
Seven leading organisations made the Skills Pledge at government-backed event in the city. They have undertaken to raise employee skill levels throughout their organisations by instigating training...
Decision could hit employment of temps
6th November 2008
The European Parliament has approved the controversial temporary agency workers directive after six years of wrangling between EU members. National law firm Shoosmiths predicts the ruling may force...
£50,000 boost for voucher scheme
6th November 2008
The scheme, which allows people to buy BedfordBID ‘gift vouchers’ and redeem them at 150+ participating business was given a boost when Bedford College ordered nearly £50,000 worth...
Investment in staff pays dividends, says report
6th November 2008
The Nurturing Talent report by Cranfield School of Management on behalf of learndirect Business also found employers who make strategic rather than operational staff development decisions are best...
Network Rail plans new centre at stadium site
30th October 2008
Network Rail have signed an agreement with Milton Keynes Partnership to develop the centre on the site of the National Hockey Stadium next to Milton Keynes Central railway station. The centre will...
Exhibition focuses on ‘green’ responsibility
30th October 2008
The Environmental Exhibition, organised by Milton Keynes & North Bucks Chamber of Commerce, is being held at Jury’s Inn, Central Milton Keynes on November 13 and aims to raise the business...
University hosts technology seminar
30th October 2008
Around 40 people attended a breakfast seminar at University Centre Milton Keynes to listen to Lars Lindstedt (pictured) from Microsoft UK and Mike Morris from CISCO. Organiser Aditya Gupta, head of...
Energy firms join forces
30th October 2008
The face of the UK’s anaerobic digestion industry is set to change significantly as the country’s leading operator BIOGEN (UK) Ltd, part of the Bedfordia group, has joined forces with...
Firms seek Olympic contracts
28th October 2008
More than 130 traceable contracts have so far been awarded to businesses across the South East region, 24 of which having been won by companies in the Thames Valley.CompeteFore was set up by the...
Freedom of the City
28th October 2008
Under the ancient rules of the city corporation, the freedom holder could claim the right to “drive flocks across London Bridge without payment and set up a market stall in the City without...
College unveils £80m development plan
28th October 2008
A prestigious new development will boost business in the town centre and provide state-of-the-art training facilities for companies across the county The new development, on the college’s...
Learn to love the EU
28th October 2008
Europe Direct Bedfordshire and Luton was responding to a recent TV vote where Luton voted resoundingly against staying in the European Union. A spokesman for the group said: “It’s great...
Seminar focuses on trade with Europe
23rd October 2008
Think Europe, organised by Milton Keynes & North Bucks Chamber of Commerce, was held as part of the World Trade Center’s ‘Think International’ series of seminars.The seminar...
Efficiency reaps rewards in testing times
23rd October 2008
AN EFFICIENT VAT accounting operation can reap real benefits for all types of organisations, particularly during testing economic times such as these. The following advice could prove to be...
