The arrival of Santa in front of crowds at the Stewarts Garden Centres at Christchurch and Broomhill near Wimborne is the start of some of the busiest trading weeks in the year. Terry Head, Retail and Marketing Director at Stewarts believes that it will be hard to find many staff in retailers in the UK complaining that they are too busy.
A leading cyber-security expert is warning gamers and their parents to be aware of the risks involved using popular consuls. Matt Horan, security director of C3IA Solutions, said gaming could be the next big victim of organised hacking campaigns. With many people expecting to receive a consul this Christmas, hackers will be poised.
With Christmas fast approaching, it is that time of year when employers might wish to treat employees to Christmas parties, gifts and bonuses to show their appreciation. But how can employers make sure that their festive generosity doesn't come with a large tax bill attached? Tax preparation specialist and Managing Director of DSR Tax Claims Ltd, David Redfern, explains how employers should treat those festive extras they give to their employees for taxation purposes.
In the lead up to Christmas, staff at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital are supporting two charitable appeals by completing various activities to help spread festive cheer to those in need. The worthy causes supported throughout December, by both clinical and non-clinical teams from across the hospital, are Hope for Food and Cancer Research UK.