Restaurateur and chef Heston Blumenthal OBE is calling for greater urgency in tackling fraud on Companies House after an investigation revealed more than 750 fake firms using restaurant names have been set up in the past six weeks. His business was one of those targeted and he is writing to Louise Smyth, Chief Executive at […]
Airbnb is charting a course towards diversification beyond its core offerings, unveiling a $6 billion share buyback scheme alongside a mixed set of fourth-quarter results. The home rental platform is set on “reinventing” itself and venturing into new business territories, with plans to expand into markets like Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands. “Airbnb is at […]
Two key groups of lawmakers at the European Parliament on Tuesday ratified a provisional agreement on landmark artificial intelligence rules ahead of a vote by the legislative assembly in April that will pave the way for the world’s first legislation on the technology. Called the AI Act, the new rules aim to set the guardrails for a […]
Almost one third of UK business owners plan to sell their businesses to help fund their retirement, according to new research. Business owners across the country have been fighting rising costs from energy bills to higher living wages and it seems for many, now is the time to contemplate retirement. However, planning for retirement and […]
A potential clash is looming between two prominent plush toy manufacturers as they prepare to address a copyright dispute. Squishmallows, produced by Jazwares, has raised concerns regarding Skoosherz, a newly introduced toy by Build-A-Bear Workshop, citing striking similarities to its own egg-shaped cushion animal characters. Despite the cuddly nature of the toys involved, the impending […]
The working population spends nearly 70% of their days at work. We all know that ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy(/girl!)’ so what can we do to make sure that employees have enough ‘play’ during their time at work? Historically ‘play’ has been associated with children but there is a growing […]
Piers Morgan has announced plans to transition his daily Uncensored show away from TalkTV, redirecting his efforts towards its YouTube channel. Citing the flexibility and global reach of online platforms, Morgan aims to conduct longer, more expansive interviews while tapping into a broader international audience base. With a current subscriber base of 2.35 million on […]
Generation Z (defined as those born between 1997 and 2012) will reportedly make up 27% of the workforce by the end of the year. This new generation of workers has been raised with a heightened awareness of social, economic, and environmental challenges, as well as a set of values and expectations moulded by unprecedented technology […]
On demand options represent a rapidly growing area of the private jet charter business. One of the biggest factors driving this trend is the attraction of choice. Thomas Flohr, who has spent 20 years pioneering the global private jet industry, opened up the market to more alternatives with his creation of XO in 2019. Flohr […]
In today’s competitive job market, employers face numerous challenges when it comes to hiring the right candidates. Among these challenges, ensuring a safe and secure work environment ranks high on the list of priorities. Criminal record checks play a pivotal role in this regard, offering employers valuable insights into the backgrounds of potential hires. Here’s […]