Microsoft’s UK boss has urged the nation’s tech sector to “act assertively” and embrace artificial intelligence technology in order for the UK to stay ahead of international competition. AI represents …
May 2024
Is Keir Starmer ready for government?
If the pledge card Keir Starmer launched last week is anything to go by, the still doesn’t know what it will actually deliver if it gets elected, says Will Cooling …
Legal regulator prepares to recover costs from boss of collapsed firm Axiom Ince
The UK’s legal regulator is preparing to recover funds from the boss of collapsed law firm Axiom Ince, according to new court filings. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has filed …
Accountancy sector experiences skills shortage as the industry faces turbulent times
The accountancy sector is facing a skills crisis as firms reveal talent has plummeted, with leaders blaming competition from other industries. According to a new survey by outsourcing specialists Advancetrack, …
Why this year’s London Tech Week looks set to be the biggest ever
Many UK companies are gearing up for London Tech Week 2024, which is almost doubling in size this summer as demand has boomed for the capital’s hottest tech event. Set …
Chelsea target Kieran McKenna offered quadruple-your-money deal by Ipswich
In-demand Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has been offered a four-fold pay rise in order to ward off interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Brighton. McKenna was named Manager of …
Paula Vennells: Former Post Office chief denies she ‘ironed away disturbing complaints’
Former chief executive Paula Vennells has denied the Post Office used methods to “iron away” some “very disturbing complaints” while giving evidence to the Horizon IT scandal. Vennells, the former …
Brit Billy Harris one match away from Roland Garros main draw
Briton Billy Harris will tomorrow take on Valentin Vacherot for a place in the French Open main draw after his astonishing run continued yesterday. The 29-year-old, who won his first …
General Election? Five reasons the Prime Minister could call one now
Speculation has been mounting in Westminster throughout the day that Rishi Sunak could be preparing to call a general election – as soon as this afternoon. While this would broadly …
Thames Water’s week from hell: Ofwat looks to act, resignations, anger and bonds
The crisis at Thames Water intensified this week amid a cocktail of government warnings, resignations and threats from the regulator. This morning, the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, slammed …