Labour is unveiling plans to invest in building floating wind farms off Britain’s coast as part of its strategy to enhance the country’s energy security and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, will announce the creation of a state-owned firm called Great British Energy, which will […]
Sir Richard Branson has agreed to waive more than £100 million that he was entitled to receive from Nationwide Building Society for the use of the Virgin Money brand in its £2.9 billion acquisition of the bank. Known for his strict licensing agreements granting companies the right to use the Virgin name across various industries, […]
It was December 30th, and the honours list was announced on the news. I’d been given a tip off that I may have been included in the 2024 list, so as soon as the news was announced, I went to check the full list and see if my name was there. Nothing. I was gutted, […]
The latest European filing data from the European Patent Office (EPO) indicates that innovation activity in the UK is thriving, with a significant increase in patent filings reported for the past year. The EPO’s Patent Index Report 2023 highlights a robust uptick in European patent applications originating from UK-based innovators, marking another successful year for […]
Climate change is being cited as a significant factor contributing to the rise in prices of chocolate Easter eggs this year, with researchers highlighting the adverse effects on cocoa crops. The majority of chocolate production relies on cocoa beans grown in West Africa, where a recent humid heatwave has severely impacted yields. Experts attribute this […]
The UK are better prepared for cyber attacks than they were a few years ago, according to Microsoft’s UK security boss. However, a larger majority of UK businesses are still vulnerable to threats. Paul Kelly, who looks after security for Microsoft in the UK, said “We’re in a better position than five years earlier,” and […]
Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl. Legal analysts predict that Lidl may pursue compensation […]
On the second anniversary of the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal, unions are urging the government to take decisive action to protect seafarers and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The controversial mass dismissal by P&O Ferries saw 786 British crew members lose their jobs in favour of low-paid agency staff. Despite admitting […]
In light of ongoing job instability, recent UK data indicates a significant inclination among 16-26 year olds towards freelance, self-employed, or side hustle careers over traditional full-time employment. A study conducted in late January 2024 surveyed 3,016 individuals within this age group, revealing that nearly seven in ten are contemplating or have already embarked on […]
Job vacancy numbers plummeted last year as firms reacted to uncertainty in the economy. That’s according to the latest report from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology. Vacancies fell by 27% in 2023 compared to the previous year, from 1.3 million to 949,000. However, hiring figures are still above pre-pandemic levels of […]