<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Supermarket chain Asda is considering whether to cut the pay of 7,000 staff in the south east of England to bring it in line with its other stores. Staff at 39 stores outside the M25 have been paid more for decades to offset a
Over the past few years, weddings have been more intimate and understated but in 2023, experts predict that couples will opt for bigger and more impactful celebrations. This shift towards maximalist weddings is reflected in the choice of fashion of bold colors and relaxed styles,
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The fate of Revolut’s attempts to secure a long-awaited banking licence from City regulators was thrown into further doubt last night after it emerged that the Bank of England was minded to reject the company’s application. The London-based group is the darling of Britain’s
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Up to £1 billion will be invested in the microchip industry over the next decade as part of the government’s long-delayed semiconductor strategy — a fraction of the tens of billions being invested by the US and the EU. Publishing its plans for boosting
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The Met Policy unit which deals with major crimes including cyber threats, homicide, firearms, drugs and armed robbery is facing a recruitment crisis with more than 300 vacancies in its ranks, a report has revealed. Specialist Crime Command, one of the Met’s busiest units,
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The world of investment is vast and varied, and one avenue that’s increasingly garnering attention is art investment. Far from being just beautiful objects to admire, artworks can also prove to be valuable assets that appreciate over time. However, investing in art isn’t as
The Parrot Society UK has announced the launch of their first ever Parrot Awareness Week, to be held from 2nd to 8th July 2023. The week seeks to promote the welfare of pet parrots in the UK, and is being supported by UK Pet Food, Petcover
Philippine central bank Governor Felipe Medalla signaled an extended pause on interest rates, as easing inflation reduces the odds for more hikes and the economy doesn’t yet need cuts to support expansion. “Right now the economy is strong,” Mr. Medalla said in an interview with Bloomberg
Sercomm Chairman James Wang (center, 6th from left), is flanked on the right by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ana Carolina P. Sanchez and Silvestre H. Bello III, chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) on his left, as Sercomm company
Are you a college student looking to start making improvements on your finances? Well, the Philippine Financial Summit (PFS) 2023 has your back!The UP Junior Finance Association, together with Metrobank, is gearing up to promote financial literacy nationwide through its highly anticipated PFS 2023, which
Software developer Chris Lawlor from Glasgow has earned a large online following by creating a series of viral videos showcasing the benefits of hiking in Scotland. His content has resonated with people around the world, reaching over 10 million viewers and earning him the attention
Gasoline and diesel prices are displayed at a gas station. The Philippine central bank lowered its average inflation forecast for 2023 to 5.5%, from the 6% it gave in March. — PHILIPPINE STAR /EDD GUMBANTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) paused its aggressive monetary policy