The UK’s life sciences sector is falling behind international competitors, missing out on an estimated £15 billion a year over the past decade due to declining foreign investment, falling export share and a drop in clinical trials. This is according to a new report by LEK
Uber has announced the nationwide expansion of its pioneering childcare support scheme, offering more than 100,000 drivers across the UK access to free, flexible childcare through a partnership with on-demand childcare platform Bubble. The move follows a successful pilot launched in 2023, which provided 1,000 drivers
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Now that summer is officially in full swing, companies are starting to prepare for their annual team building trips and are beginning the search for the perfect destination. When it comes to the ultimate retreat, Puerto Princesa in Palawan has always been a go-to for
SonicScrubber has become a household name thanks to its viral social media fame as a highly effective cleaning gadget. With spring-cleaning season upon us, the brand has launched an upgraded version of its popular product in the UK.The original SonicScrubber was first launched in 2007
Agilence, a leader in loss prevention and operational analytics, has announced the availability of their Case Management and Audit Management solutions in the United Kingdom and EMEA market. These powerful tools, designed for retail, hospitality, and supermarket industries, aim to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risks,
The open of trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange was delayed for nearly two hours on Monday due to a connection issue, in the latest glitch that may put off foreign traders. Trading on the PSE, which usually starts at 9:30 a.m. Manila time, began Monday
PIXABAYBANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a no-confidence motion in parliament starting on Monday, with the opposition set to grill her over an underperforming economy and her powerful father’s perceived influence over her administration.Despite lukewarm ratings in opinion polls, Paetongtarn comes into the
More than 200,000 jobs in family-run businesses and farms could be lost as a result of upcoming changes to inheritance tax rules, according to new research that warns of a substantial hit to investment, employment and long-term economic growth. A nationwide survey of 4,200 family-owned firms
We’ve talked a lot about purpose, and while it should be at the very heart of your organisation, it’s been long debated what should come first – a clear purpose or the ‘right people’? It’s ‘the chicken or the egg?’ equivalent for business.Wait – here
The finish line at the Sound Sphere AI Run.Hundreds of participants gathered at the University of the Philippines Diliman last March 16 for the inaugural “Sound Sphere AI Run: Changing Mindsets, Changing Lives,” in celebration of National Hearing Month.Organized by Manila Hearing Aid, the event
UK consumer confidence saw a marginal improvement in March, rising by just one point to -19, according to the latest GfK index. While the figure beat analysts’ expectations of a fall to -21, experts warned there is still “little evidence of a recovery” as households remain