<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>With the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ on the rise and the ability to attract and retain talent being key challenges for employers, it has never been more important for organisations to stand out in how they attract and motivate their staff to be loyal and enthusiastic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the corporate workplace ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>A tech start-up launched by TV couple Ferne McCann and Lorri Haines has partnered with private investment platform Seedrs to raise £250,000. Mental health and wellbeing app Shoorah is set to provide more on-the-go wellness tools than any other wellbeing app.The platform has already been downloaded by thousands of users – with 6,000 downloads in the first week ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Almost 60% of people would like to see the UK government regulate the use of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT in the workplace to help safeguard jobs, according to a survey. As leading figures in the tech industry call for restrictions on the rapid development of AI, research by the Prospect trade union suggests strong public support ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Fast fashion is characterised by mass-producing cheap clothes that replicate current catwalk trends. Therefore, the fast fashion sector is driven by a never ending demand for fresh ideas – influenced by the latest trends. However, a growing number of designers are accusing companies such as Shein, H&M, and Pretty Little Thing of stealing their designs and committing copyright ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Rail services will grind to a halt in parts of the country today as a fresh wave of strikes begins. Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef will walk out on Wednesday and again on 3 June, the day of the FA Cup Final, while members of the RMT will strike on Friday.Aslef said there was “no waning ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Britain’s most prominent business lobby group has sought guidance on possible insolvency as it battles for survival in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. The legal advice was requested by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) before the publication on Wednesday of a prospectus setting out plans to turn around the organisation. Members will be asked to decide ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>UK Export Finance (UKEF) has announced £300k of support for Telford-based battery manufacturer AceOn, allowing it to secure new export contracts in the Portuguese renewable energy market. This deal sees UKEF use its partnership with non-bank lender Newable to support the export ambitions of small and medium-sized enterprises through its General Export Facility scheme. This scheme has unlocked ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Investment in technology is planned to increase this year in almost half of UK SMEs, despite serious concerns over rising costs according to new Pan European research unveiled today. The new insights commissioned by Sharp, a major provider of business technology products and services, found that across Europe and in the UK, SME technology investment is set to ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Daniel Mackle is an experienced financier, as well as the owner of Silver Edge Financial, a firm catering to high-end investors that manages two major financial funds; the Silver Edge pre-Initial Public Offering (pre-IPO) Fund, and the Silver Edge Venture Fund. A veteran of Wall Street, Daniel Mackle has worked in the financial industry since graduating from Harrison, ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>In recent years, the world of online betting has witnessed a remarkable transformation. This is thanks to the emergence of innovative betting apps.Companies like Bet365, Betway, Sky Bet, Paddy Power, and Betfair have played pivotal roles in reshaping the landscape of this industry. These apps have not only made betting more accessible and convenient but have also leveraged ...