How many times have we heard the argument that there is no trade-off between pursuing Net Zero and economic growth? The argument lies at the heat of the country’s economic, …
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Government set to slash red tape for investment industry
The government is set to launch a consultation aiming to slash red tape from the alternative investment industry, City AM understands. City minister Emma Reynolds is set to launch the …
Global dividends reach record high in 2024 despite UK fall
Global dividends reached a record high of $1.75 trillion (£1.38 trillion) in 2024, despite a slight fall in UK payouts. Dividends rose 6.6 per cent on an underlying basis last …
Government told to improve education for young entrepreneurs
A new report has exposed the education system’s failure to boost business knowledge among aspiring entrepreneurs. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Simply Business have called on the Government …
UK’s ‘AI divide’ puts economic growth at risk, warns Microsoft
A growing divide between UK leaders who do and don’t leverage AI could threaten the country’s economic potential, and the efficiency of its public services. According to a report from …
AI and hybrid patterns set to determine the future of work
Rising employment costs have driven many UK businesses towards investing in AI instead of hiring new employees, while workers are resisting efforts to increase office mandates in favour of working …
Boxpark launches new concept alongside a new CEO
Matt Snell grew up above a pub and has done “every single job there is to do in hospitality”. For the last seven years, he’s been running Italian chain Gusto, …
The slow death of billable hours at law firms
With the rise of AI and the cost of lawyers going through the roof, law firms are rushing to change how they bill clients in the hopes of avoiding awkward …
Starmer must not exploit Ukraine crisis for right-wing votes
With Trump and Vance attacking causes and values that British voters hold dear, Keir Starmer has to work harder to convey to a country shocked and appalled by the American …
WNBA: Serena Williams joins ownership group of basketball franchise
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has joined the ownership group for a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) expansion franchise. Toronto Tempo have welcomed the 43-year-old into their group alongside Larry Tanenbaum, …