Octopus Energy is set to bolster its services division with the recruitment of 3,000-4,000 new team members this year, aiming to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technology nationwide. The expanded workforce will encompass various roles, including heat pump engineers, solar and electric vehicle (EV) charger installers, delivery drivers, and operations personnel. This hiring surge […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times As hybrid working becomes more normalized, managers and employees are taking steps to make the most of it and avoid pitfalls Author of the article: Financial Times Sharlene Goff Published Mar 08, 2024 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 5 minute read Join the conversation The benefits of […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy Wage growth still too high to bring inflation down Canada’s economy created 41,000 jobs in February, all of them full time, said Statistics Canada. Photo by Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press Article content The Canadian economy produced double the jobs forecasted by analysts, but the unemployment rate rose to 5.8 per […]
Members of Parliament are urging the implementation of new legislation to prohibit City firms from employing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims, following a parliamentary inquiry that uncovered a “shocking” prevalence of sexual harassment and bullying against women within the UK’s financial sector. One of the key recommendations arising from the Treasury Committee’s Sexism in […]
New figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveal that the ‘VAT gap’ – representing the disparity between the VAT theoretically owed and the amount actually collected by HMRC – has reached £8.6 billion for the fiscal year 2022/23. This marks a significant 13% increase from the £7.6 billion VAT gap recorded in the […]
B&Q TradePoint, is intensifying its efforts to dismantle gender barriers prevalent in trade professions by dedicated to promoting inclusivity and expanding opportunities for women in trade professions through the funding of trade apprenticeships. According to a recent report by Kingfisher, B&Q’s parent company, a mere 2% of the UK’s 900,000 tradespeople are women. Furthermore, the […]
OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, alleging that he disengaged from the ChatGPT creator after an unsuccessful attempt to seize control of the company. The artificial intelligence firm has released a collection of emails from the billionaire that purportedly demonstrate his support for the company’s profit-making strategy. On Friday, Musk filed […]
Entain, the gambling group known for brands such as Ladbrokes and Sportingbet, has disclosed a £40 million impact on its 2024 earnings due to regulatory challenges in Britain and the Netherlands. Despite reporting robust overall revenue growth of 14% in 2023, including contributions from its American joint venture BetMGM, the company’s share price experienced a […]
Despite the backdrop of higher interest rates, house prices in the UK continued their upward trajectory in February, according to the latest report from Halifax. The data revealed a 0.4% increase in house prices during the month, marking the fourth consecutive monthly rise. On an annual basis, property prices experienced a more moderate growth rate […]
Nationwide Building Society’s proposed acquisition of Virgin Money UK for £2.9 billion marks a significant move in the banking sector, creating a formidable lending powerhouse and accelerating consolidation trends among smaller banks in the UK. Under the terms of the deal, Nationwide plans to offer 218p per share in cash for Virgin, along with a […]