The hospitality industry has warned of an estimated £350 million hit from the latest train strikes, lifting the cost to businesses to more than £4 billion since the action began. The Night Time Industries Association said it was “deeply concerned” about the “significant repercussions” that industrial action organised this weekContinue Reading
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% in a decision that saw its rate-setting body split three ways. The Bank admitted it had discussed cutting borrowing costs, with inflation – which measures the pace of price rises – set to fall quickly this year. Bank chief AndrewContinue Reading
A major new independent review into addressing and overcoming the inequality faced by disabled-led businesses has been launched with backing from the UK Government. Disabled entrepreneurs currently account for an estimated 25% of the nation’s 5.5million small businesses but represent only 8.6% of total small business turnover. Small Business BritainContinue Reading
Microsoft beat Wall Street’s forecasts for second-quarter revenue as new artificial intelligence features helped to attract customers to its Cloud and Windows services. Revenue rose by 18 per cent to a record $62 billion in the three months to the end of December compared with an average estimate from analystsContinue Reading
A venture capital firm backed by Sir Richard Branson has raised $250 million to invest in technology businesses in Britain, the United States and the Nordic region. The fund will base its global headquarters in London and has brought in Lord Browne of Madingley, the former BP chief executive, DavidContinue Reading
Post-Brexit controls on food, plant and animal imports to Britain from the EU have come into force. Health certificates will now be required on EU goods ranging from cut flowers, to fresh produce including meat, fruit and vegetables. Some industry bodies raised concerns the rules could cause delays and pushContinue Reading
Defining opportunities in the world of e-bikes Established in 2015, Eskuta are the company behind the uniquely designed e-bike the SX-250. The bike, which is assembled by hand at the company’s headquarters and workshop in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, resembles a moped but is in-fact a road legal e-bike. A popular choiceContinue Reading
Employee hydration is not only crucial but often overlooked in many businesses. As an employer, it is imperative to prioritize and ensure proper hydration for your employees to maximize productivity and overall well-being. Dehydration can have significant negative effects on cognitive function, leading to impaired decision-making and decreased work performance.Continue Reading
Automation and robotization are no longer limited to manufacturing processes alone; modern warehouses are also embracing a plethora of new technologies. The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled extremely precise indoor geolocation; warehouse workers are using smart storage carts; and advanced sensors ensure the quality of storedContinue Reading
New financial documents have revealed that the television production firm, Whisper Films, co-founded by broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former F1 driver David Coulthard, was forced into the red despite a surge in turnover. The BAFTA-winning CEO Sunil Patel, who is also a co-founder, disclosed that a bad debt write-off inContinue Reading
