UK economy shows zero Q4 growth, narrowly avoids recession
Britain's economy showed zero growth in the final three months of 2022 - enough for it to avoid entering a recession for now - but faces tough prospects in 2023 as households continue to wrestle with double-digit inflation.
Premier League January spending spree sends records tumbling
Premier League clubs spent a record ?815 million ($1 billion) in a frantic January transfer window -- nearly double the previous highest figure, according to sports finance experts Deloitte.
Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches
Swiss watch exports hit a new record in 2022, climbing 11.4 percent year-on-year to 24.8 billion Swiss francs.
Premier League clubs set new record for January spending
Premier League clubs have broken the record for transfer spending during the January window with a ?440 million ($542 million) spree, according to sports finance experts Deloitte.
Grinding inflation clouds 'Black Friday' shopping bonanza
Earnings reports from retailers in recent days have painted a mixed picture on consumer health.
UK crisis forces 'off kilter' businesses to halt investment
British company owners are pulling investments as a crisis triggered in Westminster pushes up borrowing costs and hits confidence in an economy once seen by businesses as a haven of stability.
Companies lack targets for employee mental health, study shows
Only three companies out of 20 have published objectives for employee mental health management, a study from British charity investment manager CCLA revealed on Monday, despite "clear evidence" that such targets can save money.
The future for streaming services: Four ways your TV subscriptions could change because of the cost of living crisis
UK households are cancelling streaming service subscriptions, citing the need to cut comforts to afford increasingly expensive necessities.
Bank Of Canada Seen Set For Jumbo 75-bp Rate Hike As Inflation Bites
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday is expected to make its largest interest-rate increase since the late 1990s as the central bank hastens tightening to tackle an overheating economy and runaway inflation.
African Economies See Reasons For Optimism Despite Crises
African economies see reasons for optimism despite crises
Hybrid working post-COVID: how young professionals can optimise their time in the office (and why they should)
As we move on from pandemic restrictions, we've seen a strong, global demand for more flexible forms of working
UK audit shake-up targets big firms after spate of corporate failures
Britain set out sweeping reforms of big company audits on Tuesday after high-profile collapses at builder Carillion and retailer BHS in recent years hit thousands of jobs and raised questions about accounting quality.
Wayne Spriggs' E-Commerce Powerhouse Lusso Brings Luxury Bathroom Wares Direct to Consumer
Under Pressure From Digital Banks, Here Is How Business Bank Accounts Are Improving
The rapidly emerging digital banking sector has become a significant competitor to the traditional banking market.
The Future of Gambling and Sports Betting in the UK
For many people worldwide, gambling and sports betting are a simple way of spending their leisure time. However, in the UK, gambling and sports betting has become a multi-billion-pound industry.
Virgin Australia collapses under coronavirus strain
The airline was more than Aus$5 billion ($3.2 billion) in debt and had appealed for a Aus$1.4 billion loan to stay afloat.
Getting ready for 5G: Investing in fiber infrastructure is key
5G will present new opportunities and experiences to end-users. It's important not to lose sight of the need to invest in the underlying fiber infrastructure, and the intelligence that helps it work effectively.
FC Barcelona set to become the first billion dollar club in football
The revenue gap between the Catalans and Real Madrid is more than $95 million
Burger King eyes big bite of Europe market with 'Veggie Whopper'
The new meatless sandwich is to be launched in Britain at a later date, possibly around the start of next year.
No Deal Brexit To Cause Massive Layoffs In Germany, Ex-PM Calls For Delay
Britain's separation from the European Union with a "no deal Brexit" would seriously hurt Germany's job sector. Hardest hit will be the German auto, consumer goods, and banking sectors.
Why 2018 is a pivotal year for rebalancing gender equality in the gaming sector
There is not a single reason that anyone should be objectified sexually in a professional business setting in the 21st century.
Intelligent machines: How prepared are the C-Suite for the next industrial revolution?
In reality, smarter technologies are more likely to complement the workforce, rather than shift the human element out of large parts of their organisation.
Businesses hold the key to closing the cyber security perception gap
The Internet has transformed the way we live our lives and run our businesses. But with it has come a new, and fast-growing, type of crime.
Fund managers must embrace innovation and automation – and blockchain can save them billions
Since 2014 Calastone has been investigating the potential for blockchain to support an industry wide move to a fully digital model infrastructure.
Why Romania is the next big thing in nearshore outsourcing
The global IT outsourcing industry has dropped nearly 30%, from $105bn in 2014 to $77bn in 2017.
Companies must face facts: Cyber attacks can wreak havoc on multiple fronts
Brian Cohen is CFO of BitSight, which provides companies with security ratings.
Manchester United pip Real Madrid to stay top of football rich list
The defending Europa League champions generated total revenue of €676m (£581m) in the 2016/17 season.
Clarksons hack: Shipping giant fears hackers may leak confidential data over refusal to pay ransom
Clarksons confirmed the hack, adding that hackers managed to access its systems by using a compromised user account.
UK Budget 2017 as it happened: Hammond scraps Stamp Duty for first time buyers up to £300,000
Chancellor abolishes Stamp Duty for all first time buyer purchases up to £300,000 as part of housing reforms.
Well-designed workspaces have a direct effect on productivity
Growing number of organisations are realising that they can design their buildings as incubators of creativity and stimulation.