The Irish government has announced a nearly 7% increase in public spending as part of its pre-election budget. This move comes despite a previously set rule in 2021, which capped public spending growth at 5% annually. The government cites a faster-than-expected population increase as the primary reason for this deviation.Continue Reading
S&P Global has issued a stark warning about the UK’s fiscal outlook, highlighting the nation’s high debt levels as a significant weakness for its sovereign debt status. The ratings agency has indicated that the incoming Labour government will face substantial challenges due to the constrained fiscal environment. According to S&P,Continue Reading
Digitalisation has profoundly transformed numerous industries, and the gambling sector is no exception. It has enabled casinos and betting companies to reach a global audience, offering a diverse range of games and betting options that were previously unimaginable. Online platforms provide users convenience and flexibility, allowing them to gamble fromContinue Reading
The gaming industry in the UK has been a burgeoning market for years, with diverse opportunities ranging from video gaming to iGaming. As we move into 2024, exploring the potential for starting a gaming business in the UK requires understanding various segments of the market, regulatory environments, and technological advancements.Continue Reading
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has set up an email address for companies to get in touch with him and tell him how his department can help them. Mr Reynolds held a phone call with more than 170 business and trade association leaders on Tuesday morning. The new Business Secretary toldContinue Reading
The King hailed winners of a business prize as representing “the best of British” during a Windsor Castle event staged in their honour. Charles welcomed companies recognised for their innovation with the King’s Award for Enterprise to his Berkshire home, and chatted to the entrepreneurs and established executives whose practicesContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 slumped into the red on Tuesday as oil giant BP acted as a drag. Sentiment started positive in early trading but turned sour throughout the session, as housebuilders and retailers also weakened. BP was one of the day’s significant fallers after if it warned of an impairmentContinue Reading
Junior doctors in England held “collaborative talks” with the Health and Social Care Secretary, medics have said as they hailed a “positive first step” towards ending their long-running dispute over pay. More talks are expected to take place next week, Dr Vivek Trivedi and Dr Robert Laurenson, co-chairmen of theContinue Reading
Dyson is planning to axe more than a quarter of its UK jobs as part of a major restructuring. The vacuum cleaner manufacturer is to cut around 1,000 of its roughly 3,500 jobs in the UK, it told staff in an email on Tuesday morning. The company, which also makesContinue Reading
Ticketmaster has alerted its North American customers to take precautionary measures following a significant cyberattack in May. Overnight emails sent to Canadian users urged vigilance against identity theft and fraud. The breach, affecting 560 million customers worldwide, saw hackers steal personal details which are now being sold online. Despite repeatedContinue Reading
