Over £16 million in funding to be awarded to the county of Kent to improve its local bus services
Residents of Kent will benefit from the improved bus services as they will be able to experience more reliable journeys and save up on travelling expenses.
Coffee farmers in Honduras react to the sustainable coffee movement
A Rural Voices survey found that coffee consumers and coffee farmers have contrasting views on sustainability.
Workplace stress is on the rise in 2023 as professionals feel unsupported by their employers
Professionals have reported a decline in their mental health due to workplace-related stress and feel let down by their employers, as found in research conducted by a recruitment firm, Robert Walters.
Generative AI is 'the next productivity frontier', report says
Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity, according to a new report stating that it could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually across 63 use cases.
Tech entrepreneur Ian Hogarth to oversee AI research as chair of the Foundation Model Taskforce
Following the announcement of the new Foundation Model Taskforce earlier this year, the government have appointed tech entrepreneur and AI expert Ian Hogarth as chair of the new body.
A reported 41 companies commit to assisting over 250,000 Ukrainian refugees with jobs
The next three years will see leading businesses provide hiring, connections and training across Europe to Ukrainian refugees.
A reported 57% of school girls experienced 'persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness'
The CDC's report found that 13 per cent of teenage girls had attempted suicide one or more times in 2021, with 57 per cent of high school girls reporting experiencing "persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year".
The 3 Key Payroll Trends That UK Companies Need To Know About
More automation and data integrations in payroll tech are important functions to have in your business today, with employers in the UK aiming to meet the requirements successfully.
Innovation holds utmost significance in todays retail environment
This necessitates that innovation encompasses more than just the provision of additional value but rather, it emerges as an indispensable element enhancing consumer convenience.
After easyJet, Ryanair comes up with exciting new routes for winter 2023
Ryanair has come up with 17 new routes from the UK for this winter.
More vehicle services manufacturers are going green in California
The American manufacturer, BendPak, has invested in a new sustainable Californian home for its main operations and will be fully integrated there later this summer.
Digitisation of consumer finance is getting closer to disrupting the resilience of traditional players
Though traditional banks and credit card providers have thus far thrived in the face of new models of consumer finance, they are finally facing a challenge.
Instagram set to integrate AI chatbot with 30 personalities to choose from
According to an app researcher, Instagram is gearing up to introduce an AI chatbot that can give advice and answer your questions.
Scotland's transport minister quits due to "poor mental health"
Kevin Stewart has resigned from his role as transport minister of the Scottish government over concerns for his mental health.
Caroline Croft appointed as Director General of the Government Legal Department
Caroline Croft, the new Director General of Employment with Economic Recovery and UK Governance, brings extensive experience as a government lawyer.
Survey reveals comfort levels of UK business leaders in handling complaints from trans employees
A recent study reveals that while most UK business leaders are comfortable handling complaints from trans employees, certain sectors still need to improve.
New cancer drug Olaparib now being rolled out on NHS
The drug is especially crucial for people with a BRCA gene mutation, a mutation branded as the "Jolie gene".
Treble-chasing Manchester City are now the most valuable football club brand in the world
Fresh from enjoying recent success on the football pitch, Manchester City have achieved a significant milestone away from all the action.
UK Government appoints Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
In recent times free speech has been a controversial topic in Western civil society. This month the government passed new legislation which seeks to protect and promote free speech at British universities.
New train station worth £200 million to be built in south Cambridge by 2025, benefitting leading facility
The station will be located right by Cambridge's first-class Biomedical Campus, allowing the world's top academics to gain access to the site with ease.
How Cambridge Homeschool Online Represents New Normal for the Best and Brightest
Cambridge Homeschool Online is a virtual learning academy that has been helping children around the world
Ukrainian military chaplains complete training from British Army
Ten Ukrainian military chaplains have completed their two weeks of training with the British Army, with this being the first course of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Breaking New Ground: The Metaverse as the Next Frontier of Entertainment
The world of gaming has come a long way since the days of Pong, but even today's most advanced...
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
How FIFA's Women's Development Programme is supporting women worldwide
FIFA'S Women's Development Programme use a series of 8 projects to increase the participation of women and girls in football worldwide.
European Travel Commission to cut down emissions by 50% by 2030
The detailed Climate Action Plan underlines the ETC's agenda of making the plan fully operational by 2030. Earlier in May 2022, the non-profit organisation committed to such a plan at the Glasgow COP26 conference.
AI pioneers claim AI could bring about the extinction of humanity
The Centre for AI Safety has published a statement that emphasises the need for implementing appropriate AI risk-reducing controls.
How does the rise of cosmetic procedures through social media impact body image?
Social media can already have a negative impact on body image, but the rise of cosmetic surgeries on the internet poses the risk of warping beauty perceptions.
A reported 85% of British working women experience stress due to menstruation in the workplace
A recent WaterAid survey of British women highlights the challenges surrounding menstruation in the workplace, causing stress and anxiety for women.
New rehabilitative scheme intends to keep women from crime in the UK
The Ministry of Justice has invested £15 million into organisations that tackle drug abuse and rehabilitation for women in the UK. The scheme will also reduce the £18 billion overall cost of reoffending for the taxpayer.