Food manufacturers and restaurants have been called on to reduce the amount of calories in food products by a fifth over the next six years. more»

A body representing Britain’s food and drink manufacturers has published new guidelines to help firms label product shelf-life, targeting improved safety standards and waste reduction. more»

A survey of over 2,000 employees found that 61 per cent had not received any information about their firm’s health and safety policies, with men having more hazardous jobs overall. more»

For the first in a new Business Advice series on starting a new company, Grid Law founder David Walker explains which legal priorities should be at the top of every new business owner's to do list. more»

After founding your business, hiring your first employee may well be the most seminal decision that you make as a business owner – but when is the right time, and how do you do it? more»

Gordon Drakes is a senior associate at Fieldfisher, ranked last year by legal guide Chambers UK as the top law firm in franchising. He answers some of the most common questions posed by prospective franchisees and outlines the right way to approach signing up to start a franchise. more»