UK holidaymakers are increasingly booking “later, closer and shorter” breaks, as cost-conscious travellers look to make the most of Britain’s summer without committing to expensive overseas trips. Major travel firms say the shift is being…
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For decades, human resources and IT have been viewed as two entirely separate worlds – one managing people, the other managing technology. But a growing number of companies are now bringing the two functions under…
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The UK housing market recorded its fastest monthly growth of the year in July, with prices rising by 0.4% according to the latest figures from Halifax. The increase, which exceeded economists’ expectations of 0.3%, highlights…
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President Donald Trump has signed a historic executive order that will allow cryptocurrencies and alternative assetsinto US 401(k) retirement plans for the first time — a move expected to fundamentally reshape long-term wealth building strategies…
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NDAs banning harassment and discrimination disclosures to be void under new UK workplace reforms
The UK government is moving to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent employees from speaking out about alleged workplace harassment or discrimination, under newly published amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The change, announced…
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4% in historic two-round vote amid economic slowdown
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, their lowest level in more than two years, following a split vote among policymakers that reflects deep uncertainty over the UK’s economic outlook. In a…
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In 2025, foreign-exchange markets are as lively, and as unforgiving, as ever. Sterling still whipsaws when the Bank of England surprises, shipping invoices still land in dollars, and your CFO’s inbox still fills with “exclusive…
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Walk into any thriving condo community, and you’ll usually find more than well-maintained landscaping and friendly neighbors. You’ll find systems that work. Smart associations are using effective tools behind the scenes to manage the money…
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You don’t need another lecture on why relying on a single revenue stream is risky; the last five years have given every UK entrepreneur a front-row seat to inflation spikes, supply-chain crunches and currency swings.…
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“YouTube is future-proofing itself”: leading producer backs AI crackdown to protect creative jobs
Molly McDonald, founder of Blue Door Productions and a seasoned YouTube content specialist who has worked with Red Bull, KSI and the BBC, has praised YouTube’s latest efforts to clamp down on mass-produced, low-quality AI…