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The issue from a Church perspective is one of alienation. Although Christianity attributes all sin as evil, and equal in the eyes of God, in society, it is very different. So, some offences which are viewed as victimless carry less public condemnation than offences which have a vulnerable victim, such as an old person, or a child.

To that end, in the UK, where most businesses are above board and legit, if I were a religious leader, I would perhaps focus more on the real issues within society, and not be drawn into anything that could stray from that path.

The very first laws were the 10 commandments:

1) You shall have no other gods before Me.

There are people who have multiple Gods to this day.

2)You shall not make idols.

There a Christians who worship Idols (i.e Maria, or even the Cross)

3)You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.

Blasphemy is an hourly thing in my office. I am guilty of it.

4)Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Sunday Shopping is the norm.

5)Honour thy Mother and Father.

Society in some levels has developed where there is nothing to honour

6) You shall not murder.

Self explanatory

7)You shall not commit adultery.

Apart from Friday and Saturday nights after getting sloshed in the club?

8)You shall not steal.

Theft is rife.

9)You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.

False accusations are through the roof in legal courts, and for blame claims. 

10)You shall not covet.

Self explanatory.

I don't mean any offence at all, and my Scriptural views, and theological knowledge may not even be my own personal views or opinions, but you mix the breach of all 10 commandments within society, add it to the dwindling church numbers, and the blatant collapse of Churches following Apostle scribed commands, then a Church leader commenting on business matters is like a car driver pressing the brake pedal after the cars slid off the road upside down.

If business tax is of a concern, then the agencies employed to enforce the collection of revenue should develop more morale fibre and go after the likes of Tesco and the huge corporations that have been allowed to decimate our town centre economy. Legislation should be changed to cease outside holdings to avoid taxation on a para-fraudulent, economy impacting level.

Urgh... it's like me as a First Aider going to the Morgue to 'See if there's anything I can do'.

Mate, End of times is already here... You just need to walk through Tesco at 3 AM to prove that!

Jeremy Kyle... Oh my days, where do I start...

I noticed a local article about a woman from my home town on the show, after having 90 boyfriends, all from different prisons... Thought I could do with a laugh, looked it up online, it was my cousin!!!

It was then I started to plan to leave the island...

Interestingly enough, it was only the other day that I saw several US adverts on the ingredients on a McDonalds. Not as Scary as I thought, and all in all, reasonably healthy in moderation. 

The business has come a long way from the perceived image of say the 90's to where it is now. My closest restaurant is good for a family meal, or a brief business meeting. Nationally it's been a lifesaver as a pit stop that can be relied upon

Anyways, I am, as always, delighted when a Brit gets a top position in such a renowned company.

I am truly a McDonalds fan, and am proud to have them as a client for some of our training (At restaurant level), hence, sort of, my biased talk above! (But they have come a long way, and there is a lot of inaccurate negative propaganda about them)

As a large organisation, they have pretty much taken on the footprint impact management publicity well in other countries such as Germany. I view them as a green company for some reason...

Nope. Simple answer.

Longer rant: 

We are a Christian country. That is our foundation of faith within the UK, even if we hold other beliefs, or no belief at all, it is Christianity that has had to bare the brunt of acceptance of minority faiths, so much so, that the traditional Christian Churches of old have collapsed throughout the country (Check your local chapels and churches, most have gone).

It is right and proper that all beliefs should be respected, even defended, and I gladly have done both, and will continue to do so in the interest of Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression, and the Freedom to follow whichever Faith you choose. 3 of our Human rights.

The Christian leadership in the UK has been weak, and the result is beyond the pale. It has seen Church membership dwindle, with people favouring other distractions, and, in my opinion, that lack of faith for many, with the switch from God to Jeremy Kyle is at best symbolic of the ever diminishing clear thinking of society, and at worst, a huge contributory factor to the non stop collapse of the UK which will one day result in society imploding.

So...

If the people won't listen to you about God - If society regularly commits sin against the law of Moses (Ten commandments stuff), They won't listen to you about the sacrifice made on the cross for the absolution of sin (The atonement), the Resurrection, The promises of life eternal, and how to incorporate living a Christian lifestyle, filled with the Joy of faith, WHY would anyone listen to you about paying taxes.

I don't lecture the local butcher on  how to cut meat. No. My expertise is elsewhere.

Likewise, unless the Honourable Gentleman assigned from God is passing a direct message of revelation from his boss about paying taxes, then he should remain firmly seated in Scripture - and I fully take on board that taxes are mentioned in the Bible - and indeed JC's buddy Matthew (The apostle and evangelist) was a Tax Collector, when he was called. But I do feel he should perhaps aim his focus on other more pressing matters instead of making any comment about business. The problems in the UK are not from Business people failing to pay tax.

This said, it is only a clip from an interview, and its important to holistically view everything an individual says. For all I know without researching it, the Archbishop could have been speaking for several hours on several topics, and the press decided to go to screen with 3 mins of conversation. There is often little balance or fairness in media.

Anyways, Disclaimer:
Please don't be offended with my rugged Christian talk above, it is not my intention to cause offence or hurt, my opinions are my own as a Christian, and these do not reflect in any way, shape or form on the opinions or practices of the company. If you want to complain please do so below, all complaint will be replied to in a public forum etc etc etc

Free is a word that is over used, and quite often, doesn't have anything free attached to it at all...

But this is...

One regular question we come across from all businesses is: "What First Aid Qualifications does my business need?" 

It's really really complex to be honest. As a result, we've put a First Aid Calculator on our website (That's the free bit!) so you can go on through to work out what qualifications you might need to remain compliant within the law. 

Take a look, have a play, and we're here to help if needed:

First Aid Needs Calculator

Sounds like Ill be watching that tonight! (Always up for a good film recommend!) 

I am amazed one of these hasn't blown up. 

Hopefully one will be reassembled in a museum... ;-)

Electric match wired up to a switch I think.

I love it!

The giveaways are why I go to such events...

But, from a giving away perspective... know that people are like vultures, swooping around, trying to get whatever they can get their mitts on for free. 

If you can use pretty cool freebies as a lure, then really warm beverages as a trap for those who may be a prospect, you have time to deliver a pitch as hot as the cup they are holding, and duty bound to drink in front of you, whilst you convince them to sign up and invest.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and just thinking of your freebies as not being free, but a conditional gate opener will bring a return on the investment of them.

Please dont go without freebies. Please make the freebies awesome. ;-)

Want.

I have no other words.