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Sochi memories and the best of Britain

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, February 28, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

So Team GB did us proud in Sochi and deserve all the plaudits that have come their way. ‘Inspirational’ is a word that’s become a bit over-used in recent times but I think it’s exactly right when applied to our team’s performance, and the individual stories behind so many of their achievements. I had the…
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The Future for Business and Flexible Working

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In his final blog as the Women’s Business Council (WBC) member of the month, John Timpson, Chairman, Timpson Ltd talks about how senior men can act as agents of change and what the future holds for the way businesses work and how they will engage with their employees and customers.
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My passion for women’s sport

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, February 14, 2014 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

Sport has been such a force for good in my life. At secondary school, I discovered hockey and tennis and never looked back. I loved the fun, comradeship and competition it brought to my life. It was such an incredible buzz and motivated me to approach other parts of my life with the same energy…
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Having a Conversation About Flexible Working

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, February 13, 2014 — Uncategorized

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In this, his second blog as the Women’s Business Council (WBC) member of the month, John Timpson, Chairman, Timpson Ltd talks about the upcoming changes to the regulation covering flexible working and how he sees the impact on businesses including his own.
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Sherlock Holmes, Winnie the Pooh and the First World War

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, February 6, 2014 — Culture

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

I doubt whether there are many people in this country, of any age, who are unaware that this year marks the centenary of the First World War.  Newspapers, magazines, radio and television are full of articles and programmes marking the fact, and that’s before you take account of the book industry where, I believe, around…
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My role on the Women’s Business Council

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, February 4, 2014 — Uncategorized

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In his first blog as the Women’s Business Council (WBC) member of the month, John Timpson, Chairman, Timpson PLC tells us about his interests and affiliation with the Women’s Business Council. John’s maverick management style shines through a weekly Telegraph column and his book Upside Down Management. In 2004, he was awarded the CBE for…
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