Asian markets surge on Fed rate hopes
Wall Street and European markets ended with healthy gains, and Asia followed suit on Friday.
Business confidence dips for the first time in three months
According to the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer, business confidence has experienced an unexpected decline, dropping five points to 28 per cent in May.
iPhone 15 set to enter mass production soon, here's everything we know
If things go as planned, Apple could unveil the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max in September.
Female representation in businesses still fall short as the push for gender equality persists
With the push for representation in domestic and global markets, the failure of gender equality still remains a prevalent issue for women across the UK.
Nigel Farage tells Brits that 'Brexit has failed'
Nigel Farage announced that 'Brexit has failed', leaving Brits wanting explanations from the Conservative government and an increase in anti-Brexit campaigns.
VOA launches online consultation to improve British business rates system
Online consultation set to revolutionise business rates system, prioritising fairness, transparency, sensitive data identification and information sharing.
UK interest rates raised for 12th time in a row to highest level for almost 15 years
UK interest rates have been raised for the 12th time in a row in a further attempt by the Bank of England to slow the rising cost of living, increasing the Bank's base rate from 4.25 to 4.5 per cent.
The changing landscape, trends and insights of UK SMEs
As UK economic dynamics continue to evolve, British SMEs are positioning themselves for long-term success with a digital presence, AI, and other emerging trends.
Man United may have found Mason Greenwood escape route amid sexual assault scandal
Mason Greenwood still has two years left on his Manchester United contract.
Analysts urge the UK to prioritise employees' mental health amidst cost of living crisis
As the global economic crisis intensifies, UK employees are acknowledging the significance of giving priority to the financial wellness of their employees.
The 'rate of fraud is exploding' and AI has a crucial part to play
With Samsung banning AI tools like ChatGPT and the "rate of fraud is exploding", experts in the tech sector have mixed feelings about the growth of artificial intelligence.
Messi suspended by PSG over unauthorised trip, contract renewal in jeopardy
The Argentine took a trip to Saudi Arabia and missed training on Monday.
Many UK businesses should adopt AI over the next year, according to research
By investing in AI, UK businesses can gain a competitive edge, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve and remain relevant in an ever-evolving digital age.
Canada lands May Day deal to end strike by federal workers
Canada's government struck a deal with 120,000 federal workers on Monday, effectively ending the country's largest public-sector strike ever that had crippled services from passport renewals to immigration for almost two weeks.
Goldman Sachs invests $2 billion in Black women-owned businesses
The global financial institution, Goldman Sachs has announced that it will invest more than 2 billion dollars into Black women-owned businesses and organisations through its One Million Black Women program.
UK children receiving food aid spikes to over one million: charity
In 2017-18 the figure was less than 500,000.
Rising energy costs have caused 40% of British firms to stop hiring
To mitigate the impact of the rising energy costs, some UK firms have halted their recruitment of new staff, and others are downsizing their workforce.
Inflation takes food prices nearly 9% higher than this time last year
Just when it looked like we reached a turning point in the fight against inflation, figures from last-month show its impacts are still biting retailers. Inflation has taken food prices 8.9% higher than this time last year.
How Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney ended Wrexham's 15-year wait for promotion
The Hollywood stars have invested an estimated £10million since buying the club in 2020.
How UK gig workers are navigating the dynamics of the unique British labour force
Many gig workers enjoy working on their terms but have to bear the burden of lower wages. However, employers are still turning to the gig sector to cut labour costs.
Westminster traffic wardens set to strike during coronation as high inflation fuels pay disputes
Adding to the recent wave of strike action across the UK in recent months, traffic wardens are set to strike during the King's coronation unless a pay dispute can be settled in time.
UK records western Europe's highest inflation as March fall disappoints
Britain was the only country in western Europe with double-digit inflation in March after it fell less than expected, official data showed on Wednesday, bolstering bets that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again in May.
G7 vows 'severe costs' for those helping Russia in Ukraine
Two topics dominated discussions above all -- the war in Ukraine, and China's growing military and economic clout.
Strong UK pay growth boosts chance of Bank of England rate rise
British wages rose faster than anticipated last month, in a move that economists judge may tip the Bank of England towards a further rise in interest rates next month, despite an unexpected increase in joblessness too.
Bank of England's Pill says latest UK data is disappointing
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Thursday that the latest data on the economy, including a stagnation of gross domestic product in February, is "somewhat disappointing" even if it remains better than forecast by the BoE late last year.
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.
UK recruiters slow pace of pay growth in March, REC survey shows
Britain's labour market showed signs of a slowing in the sharp pace of pay growth in March and a shortage of candidates eased for the first time in two years, according to a survey of recruiters published on Wednesday.
How is the UK's rising inflation impacting the cost of living crisis?
The Office for National Statistics reported that the "prices of food and non-alcoholic drinks rose at the fastest rate in more than 45 years in the 12 months to February 2023."
Wall Street ends mixed with inflation data, earnings on tap
U.S. stock indexes clawed back from steep losses to a mixed close on Monday as investors digested Friday's employment report and prepared for an eventful week of inflation data and bank earnings.
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton admits getting 'absolutely hammered' at work
Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time F1 champion.