Financial advisers across the UK are warning of a growing trend in private medical insurance (PMI) cancellations as businesses and households tighten their belts in the face of rising taxes, inflation and economic uncertainty. During the Covid pandemic, PMI uptake more than doubled. According to comparison
Astut, an Oxford University spinout developing AI for unprecedented decision-making, has raised £1.6 million in seed funding to help businesses and institutions navigate crises and high-stakes challenges where no historical data exists. The round was co-led by East X Ventures and Sure Valley Ventures (SVV), with
“UK Medical Professionals Urged to Expand Knowledge of Medical Cannabis as Patient Demand Rises”Thursday 23 October, 2025London, UK – Thursday 23 October, 2025 — Seven years after the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, less than 1% of the approximate 100,000 doctors on the
Standard Chartered Bank reinforces partnership with SMC Group as it facilitates BankCom’s P18-B bondIn February this year, Bank of Commerce (BankCom) listed its largest bond nearly four times its original target at P18 billion. An affiliate of the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) since 2008, BankCom
Barclays has revealed a £110 million loss tied to the collapse of Tricolor, a US subprime auto lender accused of fraud — an event now seen as a major warning sign for the $3 trillion private credit market. The bank confirmed the impairment in its third-quarter
Paygentic, a London-based startup building payments infrastructure for AI-native and agent-driven businesses, has raised $2 million (£1.6m) in pre-seed funding to expand its team and accelerate product development. The funding round was led by MiddleGame Ventures, with participation from Anamcara Capital, Aperture, Angel Invest, and Alan
In another step towards building better communities, Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc. (“MCFI” or “the Foundation”)—the corporate social responsibility arm of Megawide Construction Corporation (“Megawide”)—recently completed two sustainability projects, embodying its mission to build sustainable, inclusive spaces.A renewed home of hope and care for children in
Image of a breast cancer cell, photographed by a scanning electron microscope. —WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE A medical oncologist debunked claims that a biopsy, a medical procedure used to accurately diagnose cancer, can cause the disease to spread or become more aggressive.“It’s a very wrong
The idea of owning an electric car was something futuristic. The concept of people’s silent rides, zero emissions, and avoiding the petrol pump was loved by people. However, it was not that difficult to get a car but to charge it. Drivers were concerned about
In the world of combat sports, gear plays a vital role in performance. Whether you’re training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling, or mixed martial arts (MMA), your apparel must withstand intense movements, friction, and constant pressure. One essential piece of training gear that often goes unnoticed is
Coogan Smith, LLP is the largest full-service law firm in the Attleboro area and one of Southern New England’s most respected legal institutions. Founded in 1946 by former Mayor John W. McIntyre and Harvard Law graduate Edmund F. Henry, the firm was built on the belief
Retail theft costs UK businesses over £1 billion annually, according to the British Retail Consortium. With organised retail crime, shoplifting, and employee theft on the rise, store owners are increasingly turning to AI-powered video surveillance systems. The right platform not only helps detect suspicious activity but