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
The government is considering handing workers another tax cut with a further reduction in national insurance, amid desperate attempts to move on from a campaign to destabilise Rishi Sunak by the Tory right. With frustration within the cabinet that the Conservative party has been unable to free itself from internalContinue Reading
The number of agreed property sales so far this month is 13 per cent higher than a year ago as falling mortgage costs encourage buyers and sellers back to the market, according to a new analysis. The Zoopla house price index, released this morning, found a significantly more buoyant pictureContinue Reading
BT Group has today announced plans to recruit more than 500 apprentices and graduates for its September 2024 intake. The company will recruit talent into the company across areas as diverse as software engineering, customer service, applied research, data analytics and cyber-security to support the UK’s fast-growing digital sectors. TheContinue Reading
