Von der Leyen backs Dutch FM Hoekstra for EU climate post
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday backed Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra to take up a vacant climate post on the European Commission, but the choice raised concerns about the bloc's environmental ambitions.
London's Met Police on alert after IT 'hack'
London's Metropolitan Police force said Sunday it was taking security measures after "unauthorised access to the IT system of one of its suppliers", following data breaches at other forces.
Why are 80% of UK SMEs committed to sustainability?
A recent report by Rimm Sustainability reveals a surge in eco-friendly and sustainable practices dedication among UK SMEs, exploring responses from 500 C-suite executives.
Microsoft set to bring free GPT-4 toggle for Bing Chat AI on Android, iOS
According to a Microsoft support staff, the new GPT-4 toggle is a feature that will allow users to chat with OpenAI's multimodal large language model, GPT-4.
Gift card sales skyrocket by 26% for grocery retailers
A rising trend has emerged from a recent study, revealing that consumers are increasingly turning to gift cards and vouchers as a creative response to economic challenges.
Manchester United set to reinstate Mason Greenwood after attempted rape investigation
The club's internal investigation has finally been concluded.
'Nowhere is safe': West Ukraine town mourns boy killed in Russian strike
Dinosaur-shaped balloons floated over the coffin of an eight-year-old boy in a western Ukrainian village on Monday, as mourners gathered for a final farewell after he was killed in a Russian strike involving hypersonic missiles.
Why a sense of community is key to combating loneliness
The long-term impacts of loneliness are still emerging, with 55 per cent of the workforce feeling lonely on a weekly basis and 79 per cent saying their colleagues are the lonely ones.
Nearly two-thirds of UK shoppers are less loyal to brands because of macroeconomic issues
Economic shifts have altered consumer behaviour, leading to a decline in brand loyalty among Londoners, with 60 per cent feeling less attached to brands than two years ago, as per new research.
Microsoft introduces AI-backed solutions to boost frontline productivity
Microsoft has unveiled an innovative Copilot offering, which uses generative AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the frontline professionals.
X chief Yaccarino claims renamed Twitter 'close' to break-even
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of social media platform X, said Thursday that the company formerly known as Twitter is "close" to breaking even and is hiring to beef up a staff slashed by owner Elon Musk.
Kylian Mbappe transfer update: PSG accused of 'moral harassment'
The forward won't be allowed to train with the rest of the first team squad on Monday.
Japanese man who spent £12,480 so he can become a dog takes his first walk
Toko, the Japanese man who spent thousands of dollars so he could get a hyper-realistic dog costume, finally took his first walk as a dog.
Workplace noise taking toll on productivity and wellbeing, study reveals
A study revealed that excessive noise levels lead to a significant decline in productivity for 81 per cent of workers, with distractions and health issues also arising.
Business price hikes expected to ease as wage costs rises
The BCC Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 2023 reveals that nearly half of businesses plan to raise prices in the coming months as cost pressures ease.
Hope Ranch realtor says locals 'not happy' over idea of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle move
Longtime residents are said to be worried that the media attention that follows the Sussexes will disturb the peace in the quiet community.
How does sustainable offices affect employee morale
The benefits of connecting employees to nature at work extend beyond sustainability and include positive effects on employees' well-being and how they perform their jobs.
More than half of UK businesses say customers are spending less
Recent research has shed light on the shifting trends, indicating a rise in remote work and an increasing preference for second-hand shopping among UK consumers.
Facebook users worried about rapidly growing scams
Some Facebook users claim they are getting emails with a reset password recovery code, while Facebook says it is not sending these emails.
Boosting productivity with effective time management is essential for a leader
As a leader, encouraging effective time management is vital to boosting the productivity of your team, your division, and your entire organisation.
UK businesses can create nearly 2 million jobs through successful international expansion
A new report by Santander UK reveals that successful international expansion by UK businesses could create about 1.9 million jobs and boost Glasgow's economy by £735 million.
Samsung set to make Tesla's fifth-generation HW 5.0 auto chip
Samsung's Lee Jay-Yong met Elon Musk in May to discuss ways to strengthen the Korean brand's partnership with Tesla.
How workplace ethics and a toxic boss can improve or ruin the office atmosphere
A toxic boss can ruin the office atmosphere, and employees should be aware of the ethical aspects of a toxic workplace and a boss who crosses boundaries.
How 'silent firing' is sweeping the UK work culture, according to recent study
A report reveals many people may be ignorant about a growing trend of silent mistreatment including gender discrimination that is forcing employees to resign.
How did this British startup earn nearly £30 million in sales during the pandemic?
British startup Luxtripper showed the way to recover from COVID-19 setbacks by building a resilient system within the past three years of turbulent times, gaining 144.87 per cent growth and £27.9 million in sales.
Barts Health NHS Trust faces ransomware threats from Russian organisation BlackCat
BlackCat issued a threat to Barts Trust, stating that the organisation had three days to establish contact regarding the cyber attack and data theft.
Beyond Algorithms: The Essential Role of Human Expertise in Today's AI-Driven Businesses
The latest buzzword in the tech industry is "artificial intelligence", and it's easy to see why.
Is the cost-of-living crisis highlighting workplace gender disparity?
New research has shed light on the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on working women, as more female employees are worried about their financial stability than their male counterparts.
UK's hospitality sector 'anxious' over significant summer staffing shortage
Another contributing factor to the staffing challenge is the tightening of immigration rules and the end of free movement between the UK and the EU.
UK SMEs battle challenges amidst late payment woes
Despite facing rising borrowing costs and the persistent issue of late payments, the SME community in the UK continues to display remarkable resilience.