Think You're Getting Laid Off? Here Are 11 Businesses You Can Start Immediately
To avoid layoff anxieties, financial advisors are urging workers to build businesses on the side of their current employment.
'The biggest challenge is always the weather': The White House Hotel Head Chef Shaun McDonald Tells His Story
International Business Times UK interviews the Head Chef of the White House Hotel in Herm, Shaun McDonald, the only hotel on the Island, to learn about the Challenges of running such a unique business.
NCSC Reiterates Increased Cyber Vigilance for Companies While Lauding NCA's LockBit Crackdown
NCA with other international organisations seized control of LockBit ransomware's technical infrastructure, aiming to diminish its threat to the UK and the world.
Global Operation Smashes 'Most Harmful Cyber Crime Group'
An international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has severely disrupted "the world's most harmful cybercrime group", the Russian-linked ransomware specialist LockBit, officials announced Tuesday.
Demystifying AI Crucial in Harnessing Its Full Potential, says AI and Business Expert Elin Hauge
Over the past couple of years, artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI such as large language models has entered the public consciousness
Getting Ready for the AI Reset: What Businesses Can Do To Prepare in the Next Three Years
Although AI is transforming the world faster than its advocates imagined, it's not too late to get on board if you're a business owner. Here is how.
Elon Musk Plans To Integrate AI Startup xAI Into His Social Media Platform X
xAI is currently focusing on developing AI tools and the Elon Musk-led AI startup's first AI model is designed to answer questions "with a sense of humour".
Over 10,000 more jobs to go at UK's Wilko after partial rescue fails
Distribution centre operations are expected to shutter on Friday, with "the majority" of its 886 remaining employees made redundant then.
AI revolution in video games has industry players treading warily
From generating story lines to coding entire games to turning ideas into animation, artificial intelligence is front and centre at Gamescom, one of the video game industry's biggest fairs.
UN Secretary-General's message urges progress towards nuclear disarmament
The UN Secretary-General's message to the seventy-eighth anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima has urged the international community to recommit to nuclear disarmament.
New cultural education plan to be added to state school curriculum
In 2023, the UK invested more than £75 million into the creative arts and culture sector. The creative arts pledge aims to create more opportunities and job roles for young people.
What is Britain's role in the global international order?
As the global international order evolves, the question of Britain's role in the world becomes one of central significance. Accordingly, the House of Lords recently met to discuss the purpose of British foreign policy.
How AI is impacting artists and the music industry as a whole
As AI continues to have a growing influence in society, the music industry appears to be one of the latest sectors facing a dilemma in how they move forward alongside it.
The traditional education system is creating a skills gap in Britain
Over the past few months, the demand for qualified IT professionals in the UK has soared, and the education system can't keep up, with recent studies finding that high-quality internet connectivity and consistent digital experience are "crucial".
Bitcoin is more important to property rights than you think
We are entering a period where those who own Bitcoin can use it as a tool in trade to build trustworthy relationships, with its link to our property rights and the influence this has on society growing more apparent.
Twitter's blue ticks start vanishing
Earlier dates set for the rollback of the ticks -- predominately used by celebrities, journalists and politicians -- have slipped by without noticeable action.
Big consultancies promise change amid scandals, but what about employees?
Amid grand promises of change, have the top guns of management consulting forgotten two key stakeholders: junior consulting staff and impacted client staff?
Approximately 3.7m people in the UK are working low-paid and insecure jobs
The Good Business Charter has redefined its brand to encourage ethical business practices across 10 key areas as poor business practices continue in the UK economy.
Local journalism is under threat at a time when communities need more inclusive reporting
Research also points to the commitment of local journalists to create a sense of community and to defend it.
UK regional airline Flybe ceases trading, cancels all flights
British regional airline Flybe on Saturday ceased trading for the second time in three years, with all flights cancelled and 276 workers made redundant.
Global economy 2023: how governments could make the energy crisis worse this year
By attempting to shield consumers from high prices, governments will only encourage consumption via lower prices, prolonging the energy crisis.
Britain's Royal Mail warns of thousands of job cuts as it slides into red
Royal Mail could cut up to 10,000 jobs and warned of more layoffs if planned strikes go ahead, as the former British postal monopoly that is locked in a dispute with its largest union on Friday flagged even deeper losses this year, sending its shares as much as 17% lower.
Britain's popular Prince William bears royal weight on his shoulders
For Britain's royal family, plenty rides on what Prince William does as heir to the throne, and eventually, as king.
Castlefield Viaduct: Manchester's new park in the sky could transform the city – but who will benefit?
Access to green and open space is urgently needed in central Manchester.
Redundancy: what to know about your rights when an employer lets you go
Employees at risk of redundancy are entitled to a fair redundancy process underpinned by the Employee Rights Act 1996, which includes the right to meaningful consultation.
What struggling businesses can do to weather the economic storm
A recent report suggests the number of businesses in "critical financial distress" is up by 19% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021.
In UK ports, outrage at sacked P&O Ferries workers
Their replacements are mostly from overseas, recruited by agencies in India, the Philippines, Colombia or other countries where wages are low.
VoIP is a Lifeline for Small Businesses in 2022
VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol, has experienced an unprecedented amount of investment in recent years.
UK risks social crisis as jobs support scheme ends
Britain's unemployment rate stands at 4.6 percent, down from a pandemic-peak of 5.2 percent at the end of last year.
Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings set to quit: BBC
The BBC quoted a senior source in Johnson's Downing Street office as saying the divisive top aide would leave his job by Christmas.