British artificial intelligence (AI) startup Wayve, which develops autonomous vehicle systems, has announced plans to accelerate its international expansion by launching a new hub in Stuttgart, Germany. Backed by tech …
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Houston Dynamo refund tickets after Messi misses Inter Miami game
Major League Soccer team Houston Dynamo have offered supporters a refund on the cost of their tickets after opponents Inter Miami left Lionel Messi out of their match on Sunday. …
One in five Brits in ‘high financial stress’ as economic woes deepen
Public confidence in the UK economy has taken another hit, with the latest City AM Freshwater Strategy poll showing little hope for the near future. The polling revealed nearly one …
Workers rights: Don’t let ‘rogue’ firms undercut good employers, MPs urge
Changes to the government’s workers’ rights package should be made to ensure “rogue firms” don’t undercut Britain’s best employers, MPs have urged. The Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making …
Manufacturing job cuts accelerate ahead of national insurance hike
Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector dropped to its lowest level in fourteen months, a new survey has revealed, with lower demand and weak confidence plaguing the industry. The S&P’s …
Loyalty tech startup acquired in mega eight figure deal
UK-based loyalty tech startup Lux Rewards has been acquired by global rewards company Enigmatic Smile in an eight-figure deal following years of near closures. The exact purchase price has not …
Oak Furnitureland battles rising costs as sales cut
Oak Furnitureland remains in the red as a catalogue of issues impacted its sales during its latest financial year. The Swindon-headquartered retailer has revealed its revenue fell by 17 per …
Three ways to restore confidence in UK public markets
To reignite confidence in our public markets, we need domestic reforms that increase liquidity, foster investor confidence, and provide more avenues for capital flow, says Alastair King As Lord Mayor …
Co-op Live rakes in millions after overcome disastrous launch
Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena, bounced back from a disastrous launch to rake in millions during its first year in operation. The £365m Manchester venue hit national headlines …
FTSE 100 hits all-time high as defence stocks soar
The FTSE 100 index rallied to an all-time high on Monday morning, bolstered by surging defence stocks as European countries signalled their willingness to up defence spending over the weekend. …