The recent rainfall in July may have been unwelcome to some, but it has come at the perfect time for wine producers in England. Thanks to the ideal weather conditions this year, growers are now predicting bumper harvests, which will undoubtedly boost the flourishing wine industry in the UK. With the number of vineyards across […]
Canary Wharf, the iconic business district in east London, is undergoing a significant transformation as it adapts to the changing needs of its tenants and the local community. With a rise in flexible working and the departure of some major banks, Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is diversifying its focus and exploring new sectors to inject […]
With inflation and rising vehicle repair costs, motorists in the UK are feeling the pinch when it comes to insuring their vehicles. According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the average premium for car insurance in the three months leading up to June reached a record high of £511. This represents a 21% increase […]
A leading accountant has labelled HMRC as ‘dead in the water’ – after receiving a response to an enquiry submitted in 2020 more than three years later JF Hornby & Co requested a simple administrative change be made to one of their client’s accounts on January 13, 2020. Almost three-and-a-half years later – on June […]
As online sales continue to rise, businesses must sharpen customer online experience to ensure retention When taking their small business digital, retailers need to invest in a tech stack that’ll be able to support the business’s needs in order to run smoothly. However, factors such as cost or the size of their company mean they’re […]
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 […]