Feature Articles

The tiny Caribbean island nation of Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas, but it is a place where development is long overdue. Martin Clark reports.

With more than a fifth of children either overweight or obese when they join Reception class, it is vital that healthy eating habits are instilled in children from a young age. A nutritious, balanced diet and sufficient physical activity are essential to a child’s long-term health and development, and good nutrition is also associated with improved learning and behaviour. Elizabeth Walker looks at the latest guidance for early years provisions on providing healthy meals and snacks for the young children in their care.

Small businesses that don't have a website or need to update their existing online presence are now faced with a range of options. From e-commerce focused site builders to visual website building tools, Dave Howell assess the options.

Cloud computing has now expanded and evolved to offer a range of hosted services. Choosing the right cloud-based services is now critical to long-term profitability says Dave Howell

Christmas is just around the corner and many employers may be looking to organise the annual Christmas party. While this should be a fun experience for everyone concerned, should they be worried about the potential for employee misconduct? Ben McCarthy, employment law writer at Croner-i, explores this in more detail below.