Small businesses across the UK are urging the government to scale back its proposed Employment Rights Bill, warning that sweeping changes could hamper hiring and trigger widespread job losses. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which represents thousands of employers nationwide, claims the plans — including
Senior City of London bankers have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to soften plans for abolishing non-domiciled tax status, claiming the policy is prompting high-earning foreign workers to relocate. At a breakfast meeting in No 11, representatives from major financial services firms, including BlackRock, Schroders, Citigroup, Goldman
Despite long-held beliefs that “dark mode” extends battery life — particularly on phones equipped with power-saving OLED screens — a new BBC study has found that most users compensate by pushing their brightness levels higher, effectively negating any energy gains.According to the research, 80 per
Confidence in the state of the economy has slid to its lowest level since last spring, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The trade body’s latest monthly survey — conducted among 2,000 UK adults — shows consumer confidence tumbling to a net balance of -37,
Mira Murati, once the chief technology officer of OpenAI during the development of ChatGPT, has unveiled a new venture — Thinking Machines Lab — with an initial team of about 30 researchers and engineers. Notably, the group includes several former OpenAI colleagues and hires from Character.AI
HSBC has unveiled plans to cut staffing costs by 8% in a push to save $1.5 billion, with thousands of UK employees expected to bear the brunt of the losses. Georges Elhedery, the bank’s chief executive, announced that while HSBC’s 211,000-strong headcount will shrink by less
Infinigate Expands Partnership with Trellix to Offer Advanced AI-Powered Security Solutions Across EMEA RegionsRotkreuz, Switzerland – 20 February 2025 – Infinigate Group, the leading technology platform and trusted advisor in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Network Infrastructure, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with
Last Updated on: Second Edition of The Irish Bucket List Offers Fresh Insights and Hidden GemsBelfast-born writer and travel entrepreneur Stevie Haughey has unveiled the second edition of The Irish Bucket List: 101 Places to See in Ireland Before You Die, a bestselling guidebook that
Age Concern Hampshire, a charity dedicated to serving older adults in Hampshire, celebrated its 40th anniversary at their Hospital to Home service launch event at Petersfield Hospital on Thursday 20 February, 2025. The event was made even more special by the presence of Ruby, a
Prescient Voice, a leading customer research platform specializing in commercial property, released their highly anticipated UK Retail Centre Shopper Sentiment Benchmarking Report on Thursday 20 February, 2025. The comprehensive study gathered data from 11,200 shoppers across several counties, providing valuable insights into the shopper experience
Last Updated on: Pioneering Platform to Facilitate Cross-Border Recruitment and ImmigrationHanzure, an innovative startup redefining how businesses access and engage with talent from East Asia, has announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing £3.4 million. This round saw participation from angel investors
Last Updated on: Advancing Its Commitment to Enterprise Imaging in HealthcareBridgeHead Software, a prominent provider of healthcare data management solutions, is delighted to announce its new membership with the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM). SIIM is a global community of Imaging Informaticists dedicated