The UK’s Gambling Commission is preparing to settle a £200 million legal claim from media mogul Richard Desmond regarding the awarding of the National Lottery licence, aiming to resolve a dispute that has hindered technological upgrades. The UK’s gambling regulator is reportedly moving to settle a £200 million damages claim filed by media tycoon Richard […]
Article content MONTREAL — Air Canada is rolling out facial recognition technology at the gate, making it the first Canadian airline to deploy the software in a bid to make the boarding process smoother. Article content Starting on Tuesday, customers who board most domestic Air Canada flights at Vancouver International Airport will be able to […]
Conservative MP calls for increased investment in technology to reduce reliance on low-paid migrant workers, highlighting automation as a means to boost efficiency and lower net migration. Businesses should adopt more automation technologies instead of hiring low-paid migrant workers, according to Conservative MP Chris Philp. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Philp emphasised the need for increased […]
UK consumer and business confidence declines as Labour’s tax-raising budget sparks concerns over hiring, rising costs, and economic growth prospects. UK consumers and businesses have grown more pessimistic about the state of the economy following Labour’s tax-raising budget, which has triggered concerns over hiring and escalating costs. Recent surveys indicate a decline in confidence among […]
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reported that UK drivers are still paying more for fuel than they should because of “stubbornly high” retail margins. The watchdog expressed concerns over weakened competition in the fuel sector, leading to inflated prices at the pump. According to the CMA, fuel margins remain higher than historical levels. […]
Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to agricultural relief on inheritance tax—dubbed the “tractor tax”—may impact five times more farmers than the government has estimated, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). The Treasury has stated that the changes will affect approximately 500 farmers each year. However, Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, […]
Aston Martin Lagonda, the UK’s only listed carmaker, has issued a second profit warning in as many months and announced a £210 million fundraising effort. The company’s shares hit a two-year low, dropping 5.5% to 102p in early trading on Wednesday. The Midlands-based luxury car manufacturer revealed late on Tuesday that it plans to raise […]
Ministers should grant farmers an inheritance tax holiday to prevent unfair treatment under upcoming tax changes, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The IFS has warned that the government’s proposed changes to agricultural taxes risk treating some landowners unfairly and could impact food security if not mitigated appropriately. Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves […]
Asda has appointed former chief executive Allan Leighton as its new chair, replacing Lord Stuart Rose amid ongoing challenges including an IT overhaul and declining sales. Leighton, who led Asda from 1996 to 2000, is set to steer the UK’s third-largest supermarket chain through a critical period of transformation. Lord Rose, 75, who served as […]
Casinos and bookmakers across Great Britain are set to face a mandatory £100 million annual levy to fund research, education, and treatment of gambling-related harms, under new government proposals expected to be announced imminently. The move aims to replace the current voluntary donation system with a statutory levy, compelling gambling operators to contribute a fixed […]