More than half of banking customers say banks are unsupportive prompting need for change Do you feel misunderstood by your bank? You’re not alone. Research with 2000 UK adults, released today shows that banking customers are feeling alone and confused about their finances at a time of economic uncertainty for many. The research commissioned by experience […]
In a recent submission to the Australian government’s review of the regulatory framework around AI, Google expressed its belief that publishers should have the ability to opt out of having their works mined by generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The company argues that copyright law should be altered to allow for the scraping of the […]
New data from equity management platform shows the number of co-founders establishing ‘prenups’ has increased by 500% over the last year. Vestd introduced ‘co-founder prenups’, the business version of the better-known marital agreements, through its ‘agile partnerships’ solution in 2021. Explaining the surge in demand, Ifty Nasir, founder and CEO of Vestd, said: “Too many […]
Tourism has always played a crucial role in the growth of the British economy, particularly in the retail sector. However, recent studies suggest that the introduction of a tourist tax, also known as the “tourist tax,” is tarnishing Britain’s sparkle as a global shopping destination. Over the years, tax-free shopping has been a significant attraction […]
Around two-thirds of tech workers in the UK believe women are the answer to bridging the tech talent gap, yet only 40 per cent stated their company has a plan to improve the gender split in their IT teams, according to research. The annual Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT salary survey also revealed that almost a quarter of all […]
Deliveroo has launched its new awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the benefits of riding with Deliveroo to over-50s looking to get back into work. The lack of flexible working hours is one of the main barriers for people over 50 who are seeking work, and the campaign aims to raise awareness of the type of […]
Online marketplace Etsy is facing growing calls for sellers to boycott the site for withholding their money. A reserve system meant some sellers had 75% of their takings frozen for 45 days, leaving them struggling to trade. Furniture seller Stephen James is one of the hundreds who have joined social media groups calling for other […]
Business confidence remains rocky among start-ups and SMEs ahead of the Bank of England’s projected 14th straight interest rate rise, according to a survey from the Institute of Directors (IoD). The bout of rising interest rates and higher prices has led to business confidence remaining at minus 30 points, a one-point rise from June’s measure […]
Aston University has awarded the director of Birmingham LGBT an honorary doctorate in business administration (DBA) for her exceptional contributions to education, social justice and the advancement of learning. Steph Keeble received the honour at a graduation ceremony on Friday 28 July at Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. The award recognises her transformative work in the […]
When the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ started popping up amid the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and the media were trying to understand why some workers seemed to be putting in less effort than expected and only doing the minimum required. Susanne Lund, CEO at Airtame explains that while many factors can influence this behavior, a common refrain […]