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The Dual Face of Artificial Intelligence at Work Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a powerful force in the modern workplace, with more than half of UK organisations seeing it as a key to solving the nation’s productivity problem. A staggering 7 million UK workers are already using AI tools in their daily tasks, from summarising
The British Business Bank’s Evolving Mandate For over a decade, the British Business Bank (BBB) has served as a cornerstone of the UK’s financial ecosystem, operating with a clear mandate to fill funding gaps for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and catalyse private sector investment. Established as a public finance institution (PFI), the BBB has
The Exodus of UK Company Directors The UK is facing a growing concern over a potential mass exodus of its wealthiest residents. Following the government’s introduction of stringent tax hikes in its inaugural budget last autumn, a significant number of company directors have reportedly departed the country. An examination of Companies House data, as analysed
A 39% Tariff Slams the Swiss Watch Industry The U.S. government has officially implemented a significant 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, a move that is set to send shockwaves through the global watch industry. This decision came into effect at midnight on Thursday in the U.S. after a diplomatic trip by Swiss officials to
Undisclosed Payments to Yorkshire Water Boss Revealed The chief executive of Yorkshire Water, one of Britain’s largest water suppliers, has received an additional £1.3 million in previously undisclosed payments since 2023. This significant remuneration was channeled through an offshore parent company, Kelda Holdings, registered in Jersey. Nicola Shaw, the CEO, received £660,000 from Kelda Holdings
UK Government Unveils Comprehensive Small Business Plan The UK government has launched its new Small Business Plan, a comprehensive support package designed to empower small businesses across the nation. This ambitious initiative has garnered widespread endorsement from leading figures across various business representative organisations, as well as from both small and large enterprises. The plan
