It’s International Internet Day, and if you’re curious about how we ended up in a world where billions of devices are all interconnected through what we call the internet, then you’re in the right place. Thanks to the internet, you are reading this blog post right now, but how did the internet become what itRead more
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There has been widespread media coverage recently about rising energy prices and suppliers ceasing to trade. Why are energy prices rising? Wholesale prices for natural gas and electricity have risen due to higher global demand, reduced generation due to planned maintenance and lower renewable electricity generation due to low winds. We understand this canRead more
Prolific young fundraiser Joseph Hibbert, who has been raising money for charity since the age of three, is at it again! To date, Joseph has raised an incredible £40,000 for Manchester Children’s Hospital through a variety of charity challenges, including scaling each of the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. Joseph’s most recent charityRead more
At kinex we’re constantly looking for new ways to make life easier for our customers. During the pandemic we’ve seen a clear increase in customers wanting to self-serve and manage services online, without having to speak to someone on the phone. That’s why we’ve bent over backwards to improve our Customer Zone portal, so youRead more
Last week we explained all about the government’s Kickstart Scheme and how you could access funding to pay for 25 hours a week per employee you take on through the scheme. While this is potentially an incredible deal for employers, there are a few administrative hoops you’ll have to jump through, and criteria to meet,Read more
Planning to take on an employee this year? You could have 25 hours a week paid for by the government’s Kickstart scheme. There’s no doubt that if you run a business, you’ll have heard quite enough about how hard everything is right now. You’ve probably received a hundred marketing emails and seen a thousandRead more
After years of political back and forth, endless negotiations and nearly-deals, the UK finally has a post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU. The agreement includes new rules for work, life and trade between the UK and the EU, and came into force at 23:00 GMT on December 31st 2020. The deal has been largely welcomedRead more
Broadband is an essential service that has become part of everyday home and business life. It’s easy to forget that around 20 years ago few people had access to the internet, as it is embedded in so much of what we do. The arrival of Broadband changed how we communicate with each other and hasRead more
On Monday 7th October, kinex was proud to be one of the headline sponsors of the BooBee Bus during its visit to Wythenshawe Town Centre. The BooBee Bus was a highlight of Prevent Breast Cancer’s campaign to raise awareness as part of the nationwide breast cancer awareness month. The bus has travelled around Greater ManchesterRead more
World Water Week is an annual event run by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) that is dedicated to transforming global water challenges. It’s taking place this year from 27th-30th August. Speakers and attendees come together from all over the world for a programme of seminars, sessions, exhibitions and press conferences. Seminars this year will coverRead more