Recent findings reveal that 2.4 million UK business leaders could fall behind in the AI revolution, posing a substantial economic risk to the country. Data published by Be the Business, the UK’s small business productivity experts, indicates that over half of SMEs are not utilising AI in their operations. Nearly half of these businesses have […]
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched a new code of conduct aimed at promoting ethical behaviour among business leaders, in an effort to restore public trust following several high-profile corporate scandals. Referred to as the “bosses’ union,” the IoD has created this guidance to help rebuild the reputation of business and instil ethical practices […]
Aberdeen’s MRS Training & Rescue is enhancing its commitment to worker safety by significantly increasing its training resources at the Bridge of Don facility. With more than 120 years of experience in health and safety training, MRS Training & Rescue has boosted its staffing levels by 30% at its state-of-the-art Aberdeen centre. Andy Watson, Operations […]
After many months of speculation, we now know the general election date: 4 July 2024. The political parties’ manifestos have yet to be published. However, we do know the Labour Party’s proposals regarding employment law because these were set out in Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People, published […]
Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed “unauthorised activity” on its database following claims by the hacking group ShinyHunters that they have stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. The compromised data reportedly includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details of Ticketmaster users worldwide. ShinyHunters, the group behind the breach, is […]
Homeownership among millennials has climbed to its highest level in over a decade, driven by a significant rise in earnings among young people, according to recent research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The IFS’s findings reveal a notable rebound in property ownership among 25 to 34-year-olds, which had been at a low point […]
The Evening Standard has announced plans to cease its daily print edition, transitioning to a weekly format as it grapples with the impact of remote work and improved wifi on the London Underground. The London-based freesheet informed staff on Wednesday that it will halt daily publication, instead introducing a weekly edition. The fate of the […]
Surelock Homes, a locksmith business based in Hastings, has been crowned Britain’s Best Small Business Name for 2024. The winning name was selected by the UK public, earning the business a prestigious title and a £2,500 cash prize. Simply Business, a leading provider of small business insurance, launched the competition to celebrate the creativity, originality, […]
According to figures from Retail Economics and GFS, last year saw a 9% increase in “basket abandonment,” amounting to approximately £3 billion in lost sales. Online retailers missed out on £34.4 billion in 2023, with shoppers citing high delivery costs, limited shipping options, and new returns fees as key reasons for scrapping their orders. This […]
More than £6 billion was erased from the London stock market’s energy and water sectors after National Grid revealed plans for a major fundraising effort and fears that an upcoming election might delay energy policy decisions. The FTSE 100 company announced a near-£7 billion rights issue, marking the largest fundraising by a European non-bank entity […]