New AI and Data Science Conversion Courses Funding To Make the UK Workforce More Inclusive
Banking on the success of the first phase of funding for AI and Data Science Conversion courses, the UK government has further announced £17 million in funding this year to diversify and enhance the AI skills of the nation's workforce.
UK Space Agency Makes Satellite Data Available To UK Companies To Transform Britain Into Space Economy
UK companies across various sectors like finance, logistics and transport can now use satellite data for their benefit as the UK Space Agency is opening it for business use.
Bosch Boilers Greenwashing With 'Hydrogen-Blend Ready' Green Claims
The Competition and Markets Authority is scrutinising Bosch and other boilers for misleading 'hydrogen-blend ready' advertisements which seem to be a greenwashing tactic to lure UK consumers.
Britain Launches £400,000 Fairness Innovation Challenge To Tackle AI Discriminations
The UK government is looking for new innovative "AI Discriminations" tackling ideas from UK companies that can be used in healthcare and open use cases through the Fairness Innovation Challenge.
Review of UK Regulators Aims to Reduce Post-Brexit Hurdles for Businesses and Root Out 'Bad Practices'
Britain has set the ball rolling for deregulation with the launch of the Smarter Regulation Programme which will review 90 UK regulators across different sectors for 12 weeks, identifying and scraping unnecessary regulations.
UK Space Sector's £65 Million Funding Can Help 'Harness the Power of Space to Improve Lives'
The UK space sector is rejuvenating with a £65 million space innovation funding plan that will support space tech innovations, including future space missions and climate change issues.
UK companies leading in setting validated science-based net zero targets
A recently published report shows how global companies are faring in setting and committing to science-based net zero targets and how the UK is leading the way.
Recent report reveals only one in 40 UK companies adopt net zero targets
Only one in 40 UK companies have fully adopted the most challenging "gold standard" targets for setting a course to net zero, a report by the IPPR has revealed.
The 2023 Gender Pay Gap report shows little progress has been made
Analysis from the World Economic Forum last year estimated it would take 132 more years to close the gender pay gap - a disparity which has made little progress this year.
UK companies are turning to contract workers
As the UK grapples with economic instability and a widening skill gap across various sectors, companies are taking a closer look at their hiring strategies and favouring the employment of temporary staff.
Weil distress index shows UK companies at highest level since June 2020
Corporate distress levels in Britain accelerated in the three months to February to their highest since June 2020, an index compiled by law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges shows.
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.
UK companies face biggest monthly surge in borrowing costs for decades
Borrowing costs for UK companies have soared since the British government's mini-budget last week spooked markets, with data showing sterling corporate bonds suffering their biggest monthly selloff since at least the 1990s.
UK companies may face 'action' if they downplay climate risk, watchdogs say
Some of Britain's top listed companies could be downplaying risks from climate change on their bottom line and could face "appropriate action."
UK companies to trial four-day workweek
Similar trials have also taken place in Spain, Iceland, the United States and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to start theirs in August.
44% of UK businesses unprepared for Brexit, study finds
Only 26% of firms had confidence in the UK government's post-Brexit plan.
UK companies are nowhere near diverse enough and it's hurting our economy
BME representation from the boardroom down needs to improve in the UK – and this is how to do it.
Brexit talks do not absolve UK companies from enacting new EU data norms
Information Commissioner's Officer Garreth Cameron says UK data protection would match EU directive.
Cyber fraudsters use social media to trick UK companies into donating to sham Syrian migrant appeal
The Charity Commission says fraudsters used the real Migrant Helpline to encourage people to donate.
UK government's support to tech firms is an embarrassment says CES organiser
Gary Shapiro said that the government has not done much to encourage start-up technology firms.
Top UK firms urged to publicly compare CEOs salaries with that of median employees
Investment Association calls for FTSE 350 firms to adopt a more transparent approach to CEOs pay and bonuses,
UK firms will pay less for exports than EU companies after Brexit
UK firms would have to pay £5.2bn a year in tariffs, compared to a combined £12.9bn for EU firms.
How to pick the job and company that's right for you
It pays to do your homework to find out which are great places to work, and those just paying lip service.
UK firms should adopt Sweden-like shareholder committees to curb top executives' pay
Average annual pay of an FTSE100 CEO is about 150 times the total income of an average employee.
Glassdoor says these are the top 20 UK companies that offer best work-life balance. Here's the list
BP, American Express, Unilever, ARM Holdings and Thomson Reuters are among the top ranked companies.
Garfunkel's owner ousts boss and replaces him with former Paddy Power head
Restaurant Group replaces Danny Breithaupt with Andy McCue in bid to turn around flagging sales.
Fidelity supports Theresa May's crackdown plans on executive pay
Fidelity which has £185bn of assets under management worldwide is one of the biggest investors in Britain.
Brexit impact: Deloitte CFO survey shows significant decline in corporate optimism and risk appetite
About 73% of the CFOs are less optimistic about financial prospects.
Social Chain: Meet the twentysomethings making a profit by taking over Twitter in the UK
Manchester-based Social Chain employs just 30 people but could make £6m out of Twitter trends and interaction.
Who are the highest paying companies in the UK?
Survey shows UK's best paying firms offer total compensation package worth double average annual salary.