Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, has issued a stark warning about the burgeoning skills gap in the UK’s automotive sector, describing it as a “timebomb” that demands immediate attention from future governments. This intervention, ahead of a major industry trade event, underscores the urgent need to address this issue, which Horne calls an […]
Customer data needs to be firewalled and if protected properly can still be used for valuable analytics In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby declared that data is the new oil—and so could be the fuel source for a new, data-driven Industrial Revolution. Given that he and his wife helped Tesco make £90m from its first […]
In many parts of the world, wealth is celebrated and admired. This is especially true in Asia, Africa, and the United States, where the “American Dream” ethos fosters the belief that hard work and ingenuity can lead to fortune. This aspiration has driven the US to become the world’s most dynamic economy. Yet, in the […]
Humans are social creatures. Our DNA is genetically hardwired to spend time in communities, working with others to solve problems, to be creative and to learn. It’s what has enabled us to dominate the world as the most successful organism to have ever existed. Our ability to socialise is our superpower. The working population spends […]
The working population is growing as people live longer and choose to retire later, and the current employment workforce is now made up of five generations. We are seeing baby boomers working alongside Gen Z, both generations apart with differing needs and priorities, and with this generational diversity comes the need for versatile leadership approaches. […]
Stamp duty should be abolished for over-75s to encourage downsizing and free up family homes for younger buyers, according to Will Bax, CEO of Retirement Villages Group. England’s property transaction tax is a “handbrake” preventing older people from moving when they need funds for their care needs, Bax asserts. “We need to make it easier […]
The winner of Britain’s 4th July election will face an economy burdened by slow growth and high debt, posing challenges for achieving a strong recovery according to the recent data from the Office for National Statistics. The economic challenges facing the UK are deeply rooted and multifaceted. Since the global financial crisis, the country has […]
Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve. Professor Chris Harrop OBE, Made in Britain Chairman explains that while Industry 4.0 revolutionised production – with the transformative impact of automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things […]
There’s no doubt that AI adoption is here and possibly more widespread than you would have thought. Research from Equals Money of UK financial decision makers found that over three quarters (77%) are already actively adopting or experimenting with AI in their processes. So, what role can AI play in your business finances? A core […]
As a business owner and advocate for scaling globally, I’ve observed a striking paradox within the UK’s economic landscape. Despite there being 5.5 million SMEs across the nation, less than 10% engage in international trade. This is a significant missed opportunity; exporting offers a range of benefits that can catalyse business growth, enhance productivity, and […]