Business & Economy

Online Shopping Fraud: Bogus E-Scooter Sales

Action Fraud received over 350 reports in 2021 about scam websites selling e-scooters.

Drafting the Dissolved Powers Bill

The Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Act became law last month, so our colleague Jess describes the work that went into creating the Bill and getting it through Parliament.

International travel

Statement by the First Minister, Mark Drakeford MS.

PM statement on Ukraine: 25 January 2022

The Prime Minister gave a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine.

PM virtual meeting on Ukraine: 24 January 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a virtual meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

Project management without data and understanding data, is just winging it

Blog posted by: Martin Paver, 24 Jan 2022.

Brexit two years on: Over 75 per cent of project managers have concerns

Research by Association for Project Management (APM) has found over three quarters of project professionals still have concerns about Brexit's impact on projects, with increased costs, disruptions and shortages among the main sources of worry.

Credit protection changes mark significant step forward for business customers

Measures to provide better protection to business customers who have built up credit on their water accounts mark a significant step in the right direction.

Project lessons from the renewal and restoration of Parliament

Blog posted by: Andrew Baldwin, 21 Jan 2022.

The value of upskilling: An interns perspective

APM recently shared the stories of Megan Stewart and Alex McGlynn, two participants in an internship programme run by IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

JCPOA talks: Deal or no deal?

A restored nuclear deal may not be as strong and comprehensive as originally hoped but given what is at stake, a deal with Iran is still better than no deal.

The importance of networking: how business events can lead to new opportunities

Blog posted by: Giovanna Puntorieri, 20 Jan 2022.

Common skills in an evolving profession

Blog posted by: Jackie Martin, 18 Jan 2022.

Our recruitment framework helps the Government Property Agency secure quality candidates across 2 large-scale projects

Read how the Government Property Agency used a recruitment framework to meet their need to recruit 50 interim and permanent roles, over a range of grades.

PM address to Africa Investment Conference: 20 January 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Africa Investment Conference virtually.

Strategic financing for a strong future

Our asset finance solutions offer a simplified procurement process and preferential rates to help you purchase the assets you need to deliver vital frontline services.

The latest edition of the APM Competence Framework has launched

Association for Project Management (APM) has launched the 3rd edition of its Competence Framework to support the professional development of project practitioners.

PM statement to the House of Commons on COVID-19: 19 January 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to the House of Commons on COVID-19.

Poor communication: cause or symptom in project failures?

Blog posted by: Paul Naybour, 17 Jan 2022.

Addressing debt distress in Africa

Despite promising signs of a continuing global economic recovery in 2022, the African debt situation remains worrying.

How to evaluate bids Procurement Essentials

Supporting professional development: IQVIA internship programme

The importance of successful projects has never been greater, but enabling that success requires organisations to invest in the professional development of their teams.

Tokayev faces double challenge in a troubled Kazakhstan

President Tokayev claims to be focused on addressing popular grievances and curtailing the power of Kazakhstan oligarchs. But this promise has been made before.

New alignments are looming in the South China Sea

The ability of Southeast Asian countries to push back against China's coastguard, maritime militia, and navy is small, but a more coordinated response could be emerging.

Revisiting the why of a project: why it goes missing

Blog posted by: Conrad Heine, 12 Jan 2022.