Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Just Eat has revealed a dip in sales for the current year, indicating that annual earnings for the takeaway giantContinue Reading
Discussing those HSBC results, Nick Sherrard, managing director at Label Sessions, explained how the bank’s global approach – it operates heavily in Asia – has impacted both on strategy and profitability. “HSBC has missed expectations against a volatile global economic backdrop. But there are a range of other factors atContinue Reading
The UK’s financial landscape is heavily regulated to maintain transparency and trust in the market. For businesses, particularly those dealing with securities, navigating the complexities of corporate law and regulations can be daunting. Companies must comply with various laws that govern public offerings, trading practices and corporate governance. The roleContinue Reading
As more Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cuts are expected to take place over the second half of 2025, it’s time to assess whether it’s time to take a fresh look at your investment strategy. Following a period where the BoE began hiking rates in late 2021 as aContinue Reading
In today’s fast-moving digital economy, small businesses are always looking for ways to stay competitive without ballooning their budgets. One of the most transformative tools they’ve begun to embrace is the AI chat assistant. Powered by large language models like those behind platforms such as Deepseek, these virtual assistants areContinue Reading
A few years ago, I was helping a mid-sized SaaS company hire a new financial controller. One candidate came highly recommended and ticked every box on paper, strong technical chops, experience in SaaS revenue recognition, even a few years at a respected public accounting firm. But during interviews, subtle gapsContinue Reading
As we move deeper into the digital decade, the role of connectivity in business success has never been more critical. In 2025, the evolution of 5G is dramatically reshaping enterprise broadband, setting new standards for speed, reliability, and flexibility. From real-time collaboration to edge computing and IoT integration, 5G isContinue Reading
For many, looser regulations leading to lower rates of gambling harm may seem like a paradox. Aren’t stricter regulations more ethical? Prof. Andreas Ditsche, CEO of iGaming.com and professor of ethics, says otherwise. Prof. Ditsche firmly believes that online gambling can be well-regulated, profitable, and ethical all at the sameContinue Reading
Risk management. Sounds boring, right? Sounds like a thing some consultant in a navy suit says over a PowerPoint full of pie charts. But here’s a little secret they don’t tell you in business school: the people who really understand risk — they’re not always in corner offices. Sometimes, they’reContinue Reading
Operational continuity depends heavily on digital systems, and securing critical infrastructure has become anational and industrial imperative. Power grids, water treatment plants, transportation systems, and other vital networks rely extensively on interconnected electrical instruments and digital controls. These systems,while efficient, are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Even a minor breachContinue Reading
