Bosch is eyeing a further increase in sales during 2024 despite the global technology giant warning it is not expecting a marked improvement in the UK economy. The group has …
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The wretched stages of writing a book, which nobody should do
Ever tried writing a book? Don’t bother, it’s an endless cycle of self-doubt and recrimination. But do buy my new one, Four Stars, says Joel Golby The idea The best part …
SFO strategy details new pilot programme – but leaves some questions unanswered
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has vowed to push ahead with its plan to pay rewards to whistleblowers and develop a new “pilot programme” to thwart fraud, bribery and …
Why the Bank of England might be wary of cutting interest rates before the Fed
The path for the Bank of England to cut interest rates looks increasingly uncertain, particularly as the US Federal Reserve looks set to wait a while longer before loosening policy. …
Partners at EY informed to expect a drop in their pay packet
EY, one of the Big Four firms, has been warned that profits could fall by 15 per cent this year due to a slowdown in the market. According to Sky …
How AI is shaking up business travel – and how it involves you
From booking flights to creating itineraries, AI (artificial intelligence) is already changing the face of the work trip, says Jenny Southan Towards the end of last year, I spoke at the …
Coventry Building Society agrees terms to buy Co-op Bank for £780m
Coventry Building Society has agreed terms to buy The Co-operative Bank for £780m as a wave of consolidation sweeps through the mid-sized banking sector. In a joint statement on Thursday, …
Over 400 Stonegate pubs in London risk closure, GMB claims
Almost 450 pubs in London face closure after one of the UK’s biggest hospitality groups Stonegate warned on its profitability, the GMB Union has claimed. It comes after the …
Interest rates and the green economy: The carbon cost of higher for longer
High interest rates have created strong headwinds for the global energy transition, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. The report said renewable energy and low-carbon technologies are among …
Beyond Watches and Wonders: The latest in the world of watches
From Japanese anime to Elton John, here are all the latest happenings in the world of watches in the wake of the year’s Watches and Wonders showcase. A longer Longines A mechanical …