In the UK, drinking is very much interwoven into the very fabric of the culture and society. Whether it is down the pub on Friday night or drinks with mates after work. The consumption of alcohol has become a mainstay among the British and has led to very serious and considerable consequences for some. Adding to the consequential damage of ...
Next has warned that it may have to close stores after losing a significant legal battle over equal pay, which could cost the retailer over £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain announced in its half-year report that the ruling could affect the profitability of individual stores. Last month, an employment tribunal ruled in favour of 3,540 current ...
In demanding industries, the importance of durable workwear cannot be overstated. Ensuring that employees are equipped with the right gear is vital for both safety and efficiency. This article explores why high-quality workwear is crucial for maintaining industrial safety and productivity. When working in demanding industries, you know that the right workwear is more than just a uniform. It’s about ...
The U.S. is ‘sleepwalking’ into a global war against its top adversaries united under an axis of ‘malign partnerships,’ and experts are sounding the alarm that neither the U.S. military nor the public are prepared for World War III. In late July, a body of non-governmental national security experts, first tasked by Congress in 2022 under the Commission on the ...
New legislation signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom regulating AI-generated ‘deepfake’ election content and requiring the removal of ‘deceptive content’ from social media is now being challenged in court. The new laws build on legislation passed years earlier regulating campaign ads and communications, according to the governor’s office. But two of the three new laws are being challenged in the ...
Retail sales in the UK hit a two-year high in August, as shoppers spent more on food, summer clothing, and seasonal discounts, providing a boost to the high street. Annual retail sales volumes jumped by 2.5 per cent, exceeding forecasts of a 1.5 per cent rise, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the strongest performance since ...
The UK’s borrowing bill once again exceeded expectations in August, adding pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Labour’s first budget on 30 October. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that public sector net borrowing hit £13.7 billion last month, well above the £11.2 billion forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This pushed the ...
The pound surged to its highest level since March 2022, breaking through the $1.33 mark, after the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates steady at 5 per cent and signalled a gradual approach to monetary loosening. Sterling rose by as much as 0.7 per cent against the dollar, hitting $1.331, following the Bank’s decision on Thursday. The currency ...
In an era defined by relentless evolution, digital marketing is driven by a constant surge of innovation. Over the last ten years, the industry has morphed from basic banner ads to intricate, data-powered campaigns that tap into consumer behaviour in ways never imagined before. Amid this whirlwind of change, UK-based agencies have emerged as trailblazers, not just riding the waves ...
The U.S. will host an artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit in November, aiming to further align top nations on their tech goals and priorities of collaboration among the international community. ‘AI is the defining technology of our generation,’ U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a press release. ‘With AI evolving at a rapid pace, we at the Department ...