AI-driven disruption could displace between 1 and 3 million private sector jobs in the UK over the next two decades, according to a new report from the Tony Blair Institute (TBI). However, the thinktank also…
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The UK hair salon industry faces an uncertain future, with two in five salons at risk of closure due to rising employment costs outlined in last month’s budget. Industry leaders, including Carla Whelan, CEO of…
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You flip open your laptop, launch your browser, and start working—blissfully unaware of the complex dance happening behind the scenes to make this possible. As you access files in the cloud, join online meetings, and…
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All eyes have been on Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in 2022. While geopolitics and regional security are obvious concerns, it is just as important to highlight how technology is transforming the concept…
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To ISA or Not to ISA: Should You Let Experts Manage Your Stocks and Shares or Do It Yourself?
The world of investing is full of potential and opportunities for individuals to capitalize on. But what’s the best way to grow your wealth when it comes to stocks and shares? DIY investing has accelerated…
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Grenada offers an appealing route to gaining citizenship via Grenada property investment citizenship, allowing individuals to obtain a second passport by making an eligible real estate purchase. This opportunity opens doors to global mobility, permitting…
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Czech tycoon Karel Komarek and the UK National Lottery: the shadow of Gazprom and the Russian Samara oil terminal
Karel Komarek, Czech billionaire whose company Allwyn was licensed to run the UK’s National Lottery, has faced numerous challenges and criticism from both the government and the public. In addition to technological and financial failures…
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7.4 million miss out on career opportunities due to socioeconomic background, Co-op reveals
New research from Co-op reveals that up to 7.4 million people in the UK—equivalent to the populations of Scotland and Northern Ireland combined—are missing out on career or educational opportunities due to their socioeconomic background.…
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Investors are keenly awaiting SSE’s interim results on Wednesday, hoping for an update on the FTSE 100 energy group’s spending plans and progress on its renewable projects. SSE, one of the UK’s largest offshore wind…
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NatWest has purchased £1 billion of its own shares from the UK Treasury, lowering the government’s stake in the FTSE 100 lender to just over 11%. This buyback, the second of its kind in 2024,…