The UK economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth of 0.5% in February, offering a welcome boost to business confidence and easing immediate fears that President Trump’s global tariff policy would constrain British output. Figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed broad-based expansion across services, production and construction. The result far outpaced economists’ […]
Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus is set to supply up to 1,000 zero-emission buses across the UK as it embarks on a significant expansion programme, increasing production by 40% and creating 1,000 new jobs over the next two years. The Ballymena-based firm also revealed plans to invest £5 million in developing the UK’s first long-distance […]
The UK labour market saw the sharpest rise in jobseekers since 2020 in March, as fewer job vacancies and a growing wave of redundancies pushed more people into the market, according to the latest data from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). The rise in staff availability — the most significant since December […]
Former Conservative cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has come under fire after accepting a paid consultancy role with British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world’s largest tobacco firms — a move described by critics as incompatible with public health responsibilities. Mordaunt, who previously held ministerial roles in health, work, and disability, is now advising BAT’s […]
The Conservative Party has launched the next phase of its Policy Renewal Programme, with a renewed focus on business. Speaking today, Andrew Griffith MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, unveiled plans for what he calls the biggest review and engagement process with British businesses in a generation. Drawing on his background […]
You may not realize it, but when you board a modern aircraft, certain components of the seats, luggage compartment brackets, and even some parts near the engines are likely made of PEEK. This seemingly ordinary yet exceptionally high-performance plastic is quietly transforming our lives. What is PEEK Material? PEEK is a semi-crystalline, high-performance, rigid engineering […]
Modern software development no longer tolerates silos. The cost of misaligned teams, unpredictable deployments, and delayed feedback loops is too high. As systems grow more distributed and customer expectations become more demanding, businesses can’t afford reactive models. That’s where DevOps comes in — not as a buzzword but as a working model built to solve […]
We live much of our lives online — from banking and shopping to storing photos and running businesses. But while we’ve embraced the digital world, most people haven’t considered what happens to their digital assets when they die. What becomes of your email accounts, social media profiles, online bank accounts, or even cryptocurrency? Can your […]
Given the profits and long-standing reputation of the world’s biggest companies, it’s worth taking a closer look at how they operate, especially if you’re running your own business. Nothing about their success is accidental; these systems are fine-tuned to stay at the very top. And more often than not, it all begins with small wins, […]
The diverse skillset and knowledge you gain while doing your MBA can make you highly sought after in various fields in the business world. Who doesn’t want to be in high demand, right? But do you know all you need to know about this type of course, as well as the other major benefits that […]