The UK’s advertising watchdog has issued a strong rebuke to brands that continue to rely on outdated and harmful stereotypes of older people, warning that many portrayals are offensive and fail to reflect the reality of ageing in modern society. In a report published today, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) singled out several high-profile adverts […]
Britain’s banking sector is preparing for a fresh wave of consolidation, as major lenders and challengers alike position themselves for strategic acquisitions that could reshape the industry. Leading the charge is specialist lender Shawbrook, backed by private equity firm Pollen Street Capital, which is reportedly circling high street player Metro Bank in a potential deal […]
Vodafone has terminated the contracts of 12 current franchisees who are among a group of 62 business owners pursuing a £120 million High Court claim against the telecoms giant, intensifying a bitter and long-running legal battle over alleged mistreatment within its UK retail network. The decision comes more than two years after franchisees first accused […]
The UK has long been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research, pioneering breakthroughs in areas like healthcare, financial modelling and cybersecurity. The Government’s AI Action Plan and recent investments highlight a clear ambition to establish the UK as a global AI superpower. However, ambition alone is not enough. The UK is ranked among the […]
This week, senior business leaders from across the UK and Australia gathered at Australia House in London to explore how businesses can drive a global shift in family-friendly working. he roundtable, chaired by Richard Basil-Jones of the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by QBE, focused on the evolving role of employers in supporting working […]
Multinational companies are pulling back from sponsoring Britain’s largest Pride festivals, with organisers reporting a significant decline in corporate funding amid growing global backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies — particularly in the United States under the Trump administration. Brands such as Sony, Reckitt Benckiser, Costa Coffee, Deloitte, and Skyscanner are among those […]
Austrian synthetic data pioneer MOSTLY AI has launched a $100,000 global challenge to drive adoption of privacy-safe synthetic data and highlight its potential to safely fuel artificial intelligence innovation. Dubbed The MOSTLY AI Prize, the challenge invites data scientists, AI developers, and researchers to create high-fidelity synthetic datasets from real-world data. Entries will be judged […]
A summit held at the House of Lords during London Tech Week has sounded the alarm over a looming “skills cliff edge” in the UK workforce, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the economy and redefine job roles across industries. Chaired by Steven George-Hilley, founder of Centropy PR, the summit brought together thought leaders […]
In the buzzing bars of Seville, few scenes feel more quintessentially Spanish than a plate of freshly carved jamón ibérico. Yet even this cherished national symbol is not immune to the economic tremors caused by President Trump’s escalating trade war with Europe. A 20% tariff on Spanish ham exports to the United States, introduced in […]
In 2025, a quiet revolution is transforming the way small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and compete in the UK. This revolution isn’t being driven by cheap capital or tax cuts—but by innovation. More specifically, by the early adoption of artificial intelligence and green technologies. As inflation stabilises, consumer habits shift, and supply chains evolve […]