A leading business group has urged the new government to work “at pace” to deliver a new skills strategy to help address the staff shortages faced by firms. According to …
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End ‘wild west’ of post-16 training ‘suppressing talent’, Gordon Brown urges
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Gordon Brown has urged Sir Keir Starmer to end the “wild west” of post-16 technical education, which is “suppressing talent” amid the UK’s skills shortage. The former Prime Minister has …
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With wage growth set to fall, the Bank of England should cut rates in August
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Wage growth remains stubbornly high despite the rise in unemployment and fall in hiring. However, this is not a signal for the Bank to hold off on cutting interest rates, …
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HSBC: UK’s AI startups on track to raise record-breaking £3.4bn this year
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The UK’s burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) startup scene is on course to raise a record-breaking $4.4bn (£3.4bn) worth of venture capital in 2024. According to new data from HSBC Innovation …
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FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for caution ahead of UK inflation data
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Moving markets today: Asia opens cautiously amid US stock boost from Trump, bitcoin surge, and Goldman Sachs exceeding expectations; Asian currencies weaken on strong US dollar, Bank of America earnings …
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FCA and UK payments regulator launch inquiry into ‘risks’ of Paypal, Apple and Google Pay
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The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have launched a joint call for information on the use digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. …
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Grace Beverley’s Tala to open UK stores and expand into US after £5m boost
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Tala, the activewear brand founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has raised an extra £5m in a funding round led by a backer of Five Guys. The London-based business has secured …
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‘Nothing like it’ – England’s Euro 2024 run gives UK broadcasters a much-needed boost
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England may have fallen at the final hurdle but that doesn’t mean their run to Berlin didn’t have any winners. Ali Lyon says advertising agencies and broadcasters enjoyed a very …
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Open chief: We’re concerned over financial sustainability of golf
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The organisers of the Open, the Royal and Ancient (R&A), have increased the prize money for this weekend’s major at Royal Troon by minimal amounts amid “concern” over the future …
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Scotland Extreme E race offers double win and hydrogen testing
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E.ON Next Veloce Racing came out on top in both races at the Scotland Hydro X Prix as Extreme E continued to test its hydrogen car. Drivers Kevin Hansen and …