The UK advertising watchdog has banned an Instagram post by TV personality Gemma Collins, in which she promoted a headset as a treatment for depression. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the advert discouraged seeking professional medical advice. In the video, posted in May 2023, Collins wore a FlowContinue Reading
A software provider is facing a potential £6 million fine following a 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services across England. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has provisionally concluded that Advanced Computer Software Group did not implement adequate measures to safeguard the personal data of 82,946 peopleContinue Reading
WPP has agreed to sell its stake in FGS Global for around 775 million US dollars (£610 million), as the advertising giant continues its drive to cut costs and automate its work. Its 50% stake in the communications agency will be sold to investment firm KKR. The deal values FGS,Continue Reading
Selling food online has become a viable and profitable venture for many entrepreneurs. Whether you’re expanding an existing restaurant business plan or starting from scratch, the online food market offers vast opportunities. This guide will take you through the essential steps of a restaurant business plan to successfully launch and runContinue Reading
The war has significantly impacted all areas of life, including the labor market. Aleksandr Katsuba, a top manager and owner of Alpha Gas, provides more insights. Economic challenges, infrastructure destruction, and mass population migration have led to profound changes in the structure of employment and working conditions. Let’s explore how Ukraine’s laborContinue Reading
London’s top financial index finished higher for the first time in four sessions to start a recovery from Monday’s heavy market slump. In a volatile session, London stocks spent large parts of the day in the red but recovered on the back of an improved session on Wall Street. GainsContinue Reading
PwC has seen a significant loss of major clients in China following pressure from Beijing, urging state-owned companies to sever ties due to the auditor’s involvement with the troubled property developer Evergrande. Over the past few months, the Chinese Ministry of Finance has issued “window guidance” – informal, verbal instructionsContinue Reading
A US federal judge has ruled that Google violated monopoly laws by leveraging its market dominance in online searches to suppress competition, a landmark decision that could reshape the operations of America’s largest tech companies. Handling approximately 90 per cent of global internet searches, Google exploited its leading position toContinue Reading
Campaigners have welcomed the multimillion-pound fines proposed for three water companies – but warned the penalties highlight the “sheer state of disrepair” of the industry. Ofwat has proposed £168 million of fines for three of England’s biggest water companies for failing to manage sewage treatment works and allowing too muchContinue Reading
Domino’s has said it will pass lower costs on to customers through better discount deals. It came as the pizza delivery giant recorded a drop of orders over the first half of 2024, with bosses blaming a “slow start” to the year. Shares in the company dropped on Tuesday morningContinue Reading
