1 of 3PEOPLE CROWD together in the sun. All smiles and waves. Joyous.Pandemonium erupts. Panic hits like a shockwave as those assembled swivel and bolt, spilling down a seemingly infinite flight of steps.Armed men appear at the crest, advancing with mechanical precision. We are pulled
I’ve been fortunate enough to walk the cavernous halls of a fair few of the world’s biggest trade shows in Las Vegas, they promised, and delivered, staggering innovation and energy. Days of relentless discovery: robots pouring cappuccinos, AI so intuitive it seemed clairvoyant, and founders who
The West End’s post-pandemic revival has delivered a multimillion-pound boost to one of Britain’s biggest theatre groups, with the return of Oliver! helping Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s company rebound to, and surpass, pre-Covid trading levels. Cameron Mackintosh Limited reported an 18 per cent jump in revenues to
Nearly a quarter of British workers say their job is actively making them unhappy, with one in ten planning to resign this month, according to new research that will intensify concerns about productivity, retention and morale across the UK workforce. The survey, conducted by international education
Britons turned to their credit cards at the fastest pace in almost two years in the run-up to Christmas and November’s Budget, even as signs emerged that households were becoming more cautious elsewhere. Data from the Bank of England shows that outstanding credit card balances rose
The head of the world’s largest technology trade show has accused the UK government of failing to properly support British businesses on the global stage, warning that the country is falling behind its European peers when it comes to showcasing innovation. Gary Shapiro, chief executive of
Business confidence showed a modest improvement in December, but employers continue to rein in hiring and delay investment amid ongoing cost pressures and regulatory uncertainty, according to new data from the Institute of Directors. The IoD’s Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which tracks business leader optimism about
UK pubs and restaurants are significantly scaling back staffing levels as higher costs and weaker consumer demand continue to batter the hospitality sector. New data from Bristol-based hospitality recruitment platform Limber shows that average shift hours posted by hospitality businesses in 2025 are down 30% compared
SmartViz, the award-winning AI-powered analytics company, has kicked off the new year with the launch of a revamped website and impressive impact numbers for university and commercial estate managers.Founded in 2022 with the goal of creating a smarter future, SmartViz recognized that while buildings are
Farmers have staged a surprise overnight blockade of major supermarket distribution centres, escalating tensions over farmgate prices and the cost pressures facing UK food producers. Shortly after midnight on Sunday 4 January, around 32 farmers used tractors to block three supermarket depots in Northamptonshire, targeting two
Waste to Wonder Worldwide, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainability and charity, is pleased to announce that its founder, Alan Cooper, has been recognized in the New Year Honours List. Cooper has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Philippine government cuts growth targets until 2028 - BusinessWorld Online Economic growth slowed to an over four-year low of 4% in the third quarter, as the