A summit held at the House of Lords during London Tech Week has sounded the alarm over a looming “skills cliff edge” in the UK workforce, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the economy…
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In the buzzing bars of Seville, few scenes feel more quintessentially Spanish than a plate of freshly carved jamón ibérico. Yet even this cherished national symbol is not immune to the economic tremors caused by…
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The UK government has committed £14.2 billion to the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast, part of a long-term strategy to boost energy security and cut household bills — though the benefits…
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A high-stakes legal battle begins at the High Court today as the UK government seeks to recover £122 million from PPE Medpro, a company awarded Covid-era contracts following a recommendation from Conservative peer Michelle Mone.…
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A female entrepreneur has criticised London Tech Week after she was refused entry for bringing her eight-month-old daughter to the event, prompting calls for the tech industry to modernise its approach to inclusion and caregiving.…
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The world economy is on course for its weakest decade of growth since the 1960s, according to a stark warning from the World Bank, which downgraded global forecasts and pointed to mounting turmoil in US…
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EG Group, the petrol forecourt empire founded by billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, has reported a dramatic fall in pre-tax profits, plunging from $1.4 billion to just $10 million over the past year. The…
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There’s something about the buzz in the room on the night of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards that’s hard to describe. It’s not just about the champagne or the sparkle, though there’s certainly plenty…
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‘Blazing the trail for others’: easyJet founder Sir Stelios awards £300,000 to disabled entrepreneurs transforming care, baking and logistics
Three inspirational disabled entrepreneurs have been awarded a combined £300,000 by easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou in the 17th annual Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs, celebrating innovation, resilience and impact across the UK business community.…
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Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, nearly two months after a significant cyberattack brought its e-commerce operations to a standstill. In a statement, the retailer confirmed that a selection of its…