China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.
British Asian Man Doesn't Get Job In Liverpool FC, Sues Club Over 'Racial Discrimination'
Liverpool rejected a job application from the British Asian man last year.
New Labour Plan Could See Less Children In Private Schools In The UK
In a bid to win the next general election, the Labour Party have pledged to end business rate relief and increase VAT charges for private schools.
UK Government Says Nature Fund Added Over 2,500 Green Jobs to the UK Environment Sector
The UK government has revealed how its Green Recovery Challenge Fund helped add more green jobs and saved hectares of land across the UK through 150 environmental projects.
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.
What New Businesses Will Generate The Most Profits In 2024?
The COVID-19 pandemic led to almost 50 people quitting their jobs, taking matters into their own hands and becoming the newest entrepreneurs in the UK.
Taliban Sends Female Victims Of Gender-Based Violence To Prison
The Taliban regime has also shut down women's shelters in the country.
EU's AI Act Will Require OpenAI, Google To Share Previously Hidden Details About Their AI Models
Surprisingly, the European Union has allowed companies to audit themselves while the AI Act could have been stricter in its requirement.
European Union Strikes Landmark Deal on Comprehensive AI Regulations
The historic deal signifies the world's inaugural comprehensive set of rules governing AI, laying the groundwork for legal oversight on technologies utilised in widely-used generative AI services such as ChatGPT.
Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change
The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
New Migration Requirements Are Pushing Women And Small Businesses Out Of The UK
Women, children and small businesses are bearing the brunt of the government's new anti-immigration strategies, according to experts.
Employing Young People Could Save The Hospitality Sector From A Staffing Crisis
After Brexit, around 92,000 EU workers left the hospitality sector to return to their home country, leaving hospitality leaders pushing vacancies onto young people.
Record Revenues Surge for UK Gambling Firms as Online Slot Machines Gain Momentum
The fiscal year saw a staggering uptick in revenues for major UK gambling operators as online slot machines increased in number.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
Gender Pay Gap for UK Women Aged 40 and Over Predicted to Persist Until Retirement
The gender pay gap in earnings reflects economic inequality about older women entering retirement with lower accrued earnings.
Rishi Sunak's Decision to Scrap Free NHS Prescriptions Draws Criticism for Impact on the Most Vulnerable
Sunak is scrapping free NHS prescriptions that have been a vital lifeline for individuals with chronic conditions, low-income families, and the elderly.
Deliveroo Riders Not Entitled To Union Rights: UK's Top Court
Food delivery riders for the firm Deliveroo are not entitled to trade union rights such as collective bargaining, the UK Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.
What Are The Best European Countries For Digital Nomads?
In a bid to help the economy recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, European authorities have welcomed remote workers through the digital nomad visa.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Aims To Be 'Pro-Business' With New Investment Announcement for UK SMEs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a first phase of business funding worth £62 million to help UK SMEs in and around London to scale up, creating more jobs in the region.
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.
Cumbria Is Fighting Staffing Crisis In Hospitality And Tourism Sector With Over 200,000 Unemployed
While 80 per cent of Cumbria's population said that they did not want a job, MPs and CEOs are fighting to save its hospitality and tourism sector from crashing.
Robert De Niro Rages During Court Trial Over Dispute Against Personal Assistant
The Hollywood legend's former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, accused De Niro of verbal abuse and harassment in a countersuit.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 5.25% for Second Time
Nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour of maintaining the current rate, in a move that was widely anticipated.
How businesses can lower costs for consumers
Transparent communication with customers about price changes and a continuous focus on cost analysis are essential components of a comprehensive strategy to lower prices during inflation while maintaining competitiveness.
UK Economy at Risk of Recession as Business Activity Declines and Cost Pressures Ease
The preliminary reading of the S&P Global UK PMI for the services sector, often referred to as the "flash" PMI, fell to 49.2 in October from 49.3 in September.
Racism Has Been On The Rise In Europe: Survey
Three in five people surveyed in Germany and Austria admitted having faced discrimination in the last five years.
Women And Girls In Afghanistan Feel 'Forgotten' and 'Abandoned' By World
As the gender apartheid persists in Afghanistan, women and girls are losing hope and Former Minister of Women's Affairs Hasina Safi calls for international support.
UK Inflation Resists Expected Slowdown in September Amid Rising Oil Prices
CPI reported a year-on-year increase of 6.7 per cent, maintaining the same pace as the previous month, contrary to economists' predictions of a dip to 6.6 per cent.
Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years
The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.
One-Third Of UK Workers Quit Jobs Due To Bad Management
A survey involving 1,000 British workers claimed that one in four British employees had changed jobs at least three times in the last three years.