British holidaymakers planning trips to Europe will soon need to budget for a €7 visa waiver as the EU prepares to introduce its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) by the middle of next year. The EU has confirmed that the scheme, which applies to over 60 non-EU countries including the UK, is scheduled […]
OpenAI, the firm behind the widely known AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced a significant partnership with global magazine giant Condé Nast. This multi-year agreement will see content from iconic publications like Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ featured within OpenAI’s platforms, including its newly launched AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT. The deal marks the latest in […]
With traditional banks tightening their lending criteria, a growing number of UK entrepreneurs are turning to pawnbrokers to secure vital funding. H&T, Britain’s largest pawnbroker, has reported a surge in small business owners, including shopkeepers and builders, pledging personal jewellery and watches to obtain loans. Chris Gillespie, CEO of H&T, which operates 282 stores across […]
Female founders looking to scale their business are being given the chance to win £18,000 in business support as part of a competition that will see them pitch in front of a live audience to an experienced all-female investor-panel, including Holly Branson. The Female Founders Competition is a collaboration between freelance marketplace Fiverr and not-for-profit […]
For many UK workers, holidays are no longer a time to fully unwind, with a significant number finding it difficult to disconnect from work. New data from NatWest Premier highlights that two in five Britons continue checking their emails while on holiday, and the trend is particularly pronounced among high earners. The survey, which targeted […]
Leaders of private schools are urging the Treasury to delay the introduction of VAT on school fees, warning that a January implementation could trigger a mid-year surge of pupils into the state sector, placing unsustainable pressure on already stretched resources. Independent schools are set to raise fees by up to 20 per cent from January, […]
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are setting their sights on ambitious growth plans following a year of strong performance, according to a recent survey by Shawbrook. The survey, which focused on businesses that experienced growth, found that 44% of these SMEs are considering an initial public offering (IPO) within the next five to ten […]
Pret A Manger has been revealed as the high street coffee chain with the steepest price increases over the past five years, with the cost of their most popular drinks rising by an average of 51%. According to research conducted by Stocklytics, Pret’s americano has seen the most significant hike, jumping by £1.41 since January […]
Rural councils across England will be required to approve a significant increase in wind and solar farms under a new set of planning rules introduced by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. The changes, outlined in draft planning documents from the Housing, Communities and Local Government department, are designed to accelerate the UK’s transition to green energy […]
The second-hand ticket market for Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Wembley concert has witnessed dramatic price drops, with some tickets falling by over 90% from their initial resale prices. Fans who have held their nerve and waited until the last minute have found themselves in a prime position to secure cheaper tickets. According to data tracked […]