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Pound bounces to year-high versus dollar after inflation holds at 2%
The pound and London stocks both climbed higher after inflation was hotter-than-expected last month. On Wednesday, the pound lifted to its highest against the dollar for a year after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation stayed at 2% in June. It was above theContinue Reading
Alan Hansen update as Liverpool hero seen in public for first time since scare
Alan Hansen has been seen on a golf course in a heart-warming sign that the Liverpool legend has recovered from his serious health scare. Last month, the 69-year-old was rushed into hospital after being taken seriously ill, prompting a flood of well-wishes from fans and former team-mates. The ex-Match ofContinue Reading
Robot carers: redefining nursing for the 21st century
PaO_STUDIO/Shutterstock Imagine you’re 90 years old, a grandmother of three and your husband is also elderly and ailing. You need help with almost everything, getting out of a chair, going to the bathroom, getting dressed, eating and remembering your medications. Despite advances in life expectancy, ageing has not been kind,Continue Reading
The impact of the attention economy on marketers
Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like. We’ve all heard that itContinue Reading
Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve train drivers dispute
The Government is to hold fresh talks with the union representing train drivers in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute. Aslef said there will be an initial meeting with the Department for Transport next Tuesday, voicing hopes of “constructive” talks. It is understood the Rail Delivery Group, whichContinue Reading
Labour announces host of new tech rules – but does not reveal much-hyped ‘AI bill’
Labour has announced sweeping new rules on technology – though not widely-expected new laws on artificial intelligence. Many within the technology and AI industries had expected that the King’s Speech would bring the introduction of new regulation and governance over artificial intelligence. But it included only passing references to theContinue Reading
Developing leadership talent through extreme outdoor team building
Leaders aren’t born, they’re made. You just need to look at the training provided by the special forces to test this theory, where leadership skills are taught as a matter of survival. Understand your role, keep the team unified, lean on the strengths of others, and deal with differences: theyContinue Reading
Blur’s trick to maintaining band’s relationship after 30 years |
“Less is more,” Blur’s Dave Rowntree says is the key to maintaining the band’s long-term relationship after multiple hiatuses. Speaking at the London premiere of the group’s new documentary Blur: To The End on Tuesday, the drummer observed that “anybody who’s kind of working together seven days a week, 365Continue Reading
Lewis Hamilton gets surprise new role as FIA dragged into Red Bull dispute
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King’s Speech 2024: Key takeaways from Labour’s first opening of parliament
King Charles III made his second ever King’s Speech today, marking the 2024 State Opening of Parliament. In it, he laid out Labour’s vision for the country, and the key legislation the government will begin working on in the coming months. The party came to power at the start ofContinue Reading