The English wine industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation, driven by increased investment, expanding vineyards, and a growing list of international awards. This flourishing sector is captivating high-net-worth investors and making significant strides in the global market. According to WineGB, the industry association, the number of hectares under vine has more than doubled over the […]
The decision to cut nearly a seventh of trade posts within British consulates in the US has sparked outrage among the business community, with many viewing it as a severe blow to UK-US trade relations. This move, described by one furious British businessman as “an act of arson,” sees 24 trade positions eliminated, including 18 […]
Despite England’s lacklustre start to Euro 2024, the tournament has proven lucrative for the team’s former captain, Gary Lineker. Analysis from media specialists have revealed that the BBC pundit has earned over £125,000 from his podcast, The Rest is Football, since England’s opening game against Serbia. The podcast, which also features former footballers Alan Shearer […]
There are so many great reasons to start a business – research from American Express reveals that many entrepreneurs start their own businesses to have the freedom to manage their own work (51%), enjoy a better work-life balance (42%) and feel happier and more fulfilled (38%). To ensure that the business is sustainable in the […]
A student studying at City, University of London, has been crowned the winner of a Fintech scholarship, following a blog contest on the issues facing students in higher education. Second year International Political Economy student Sabrina Abdow will receive a £1,000 bursary to help with her studies. As part of her prize, Abdow also has […]
In a landmark achievement, thirty prominent businesses have collectively spent more than £475 million with social enterprises, leading to the creation of thousands of jobs and significant reinvestment in social and environmental initiatives. This milestone is part of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, an innovative project spearheaded by Social Enterprise UK and supported by the […]
Whether you’re an organisation using AI-driven chatbots for customer enquiries, developing predictive algorithms for credit risk, or image recognition software for security purposes, the upcoming legal obligations of deploying certain artificial intelligence (AI) technologies under the EU’s landmark AI Act may severely impact your data handling practices. A team of experts in data protection services […]
The pandemic brought business travel to a halt, shifting meetings to virtual platforms like Teams. However, today’s business travel has not only rebounded but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, transforming the industry in unexpected ways. The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector is seeing a significant revival, presenting new opportunities as corporate travel evolves. Hyatt’s European […]
Code First Girls, the largest provider of free coding education for women in the UK, has announced a significant milestone: teaching over 200,000 women to code. In the past year alone, the organisation provided over 80,000 learning opportunities, a stark contrast to the 18,000 women who enrolled in Computer Science undergraduate degrees across the UK. […]
Peterborough has emerged as the top city in Britain for small business employment, according to new research from iwoca, one of Europe’s largest small business lenders. The study, titled ‘Top 25 Towns & Cities for SME Jobs,’ uses data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to rank areas based on factors such as average […]