Monday, September 16, 2024

Business

Questions Mount as HBOS Scandal Victims Await Delayed Report

The inquiry into the Lloyds Banking Group's alleged cover-up of a £1 billion fraud associated with the Reading branch of HBOS has been delayed once again, sparking mounting frustration...

EUs Apple Tax Ruling Grants Ireland 13 Billion Unexpectedly

The European Union's (EU) top court delivered a landmark ruling this week concerning a controversial tax agreement with one of the world's largest companies,...

No one loves bankers but heres why Rachel Reeves should

Rachel Reeves' comments on not needing a tax on banks might soon be outdated. As speculation mounts, the Chancellor's first Budget could target banks....

Meta Continues with UK Plans to Utilise Facebook and Instagram Posts for AI Training

Meta has affirmed its decision to proceed with the potentially contentious strategy of employing publicly shared Facebook and Instagram posts from UK users to...

72 of UK firms face skills gaps turn to AI and upskilling amid 275m productivity loss

A recent report has highlighted that a staggering 72% of companies in the United Kingdom are contending with significant skills shortages, particularly in areas...

Housing crisis leaves 21 hopeful tenants battling for each rental property

The UK rental market crisis has intensified, with a staggering 21 hopeful tenants vying for each available property. This fierce competition has been driven...

After Port Talbot is there any hope for British steel

As 2,500 jobs are slashed at the South Wales steelworks despite a £500m government green grant, the fate of Britain's steel industry hangs in...

John Lewis Half-Year Results Is the Retailer About to Pull Itself Out of the High Street Doldrums

The recent half-year results for John Lewis have sparked a lot of interest. The iconic retailer has managed to drastically cut its losses, leading...

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation What is the new ETA visa-free entry system and what effect will it have

The UK has introduced a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, aiming to streamline entry for many international visitors.This new system affects a vast...

Why the personal touch is crucial to keeping your customers engaged

In today's saturated digital market, brands are striving to maintain relevancy and engagement. The key to achieving this lies in personalised digital experiences, which...

AI and the Power of Open-Source Software

Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is surging, with 65 per cent of organisations regularly utilising generative AI, according to a recent industry survey. This...