The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold this week after inflation rose for the first time in five months, although markets believe the door remains open to a cut later in the spring. Analysts expect the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee
UK unemployment is expected to rise to its highest level in five years in 2026 as previously announced tax increases begin to weigh on growth and hiring, according to new forecasts from the EY Item Club. The forecasters warned that joblessness could peak at 5.2 per
Bystronic Completes Acquisition of Coherent Corp.’s Tools for Materials Processing Division and Revives Rofin BrandNiederönz, Switzerland / Gilching, Germany – Bystronic, a global leader in sheet metal and material processing solutions, announced on Monday, February 2, 2026 that it has successfully completed the acquisition of
VICE-PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO FACEBOOK PAGE PHOTOTwo impeachment complaints were filed against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, reviving efforts to remove her from office over corruption allegations after a bid last year stalled when the Supreme Court halted proceedings. The first complaint, filed by activists affiliated with opposition groups, accused
X-CAGO B.V. Welcomes New Managing Director to Lead Global Network for PublishersMonday 2 February, 2026 – X-CAGO B.V., a Dutch specialist in data and content conversion for the international publishing business, has announced the appointment of Britt Nollé as their new managing director. Nollé takes
PHL manufacturing activity growth hits nine-month high in January - BusinessWorld Online Workers are at an assembly line in a canned goods manufacturing facility. —
The way we engage with sports has changed completely. We used to watch matches on TV and talk about them in tea stalls. Now, the action happens in our pockets. Smartphones have become our primary tool for entertainment. Because of this shift, finding a reliable platform
At a time when digital channels increasingly define commercial success, online marketplaces have become essential tools for small and medium-sized enterprises to reach customers and drive revenue. For many SMEs, marketplaces offer a ready-made audience without the significant acquisition costs of standalone ecommerce sites, but
Online slot games have evolved far beyond their early digital forms. What were once simple, brightly coloured recreations of land-based machines are now complex, highly themed experiences designed for desktop and mobile play alike. As the number of available slots has expanded into the thousands, so
The lunchtime rush is the ultimate stress test for any quick-service restaurant (QSR). The queue snakes out the door, the kitchen is at capacity, and front-of-house staff are scrambling to take orders while managing payments. In this high-pressure environment, a single bottleneck can lead to walked-out
For a small business, every decision matters. Whether it’s the coffee beans you pick or the team you build, each choice influences your customer experience and your profits. However, many businesses still depend on outdated cash registers or basic payment apps. They miss out on the
Video has become one of the most powerful forms of online communication. From social media posts and YouTube channels to business promotions and online courses, creators everywhere rely on video to tell stories and connect with audiences. However, professional video production once required expensive software and