Marks & Spencer will spend £340 million on a giant automated warehouse in Northamptonshire as it accelerates efforts to double the size of its food business. The 1.3 million sq ft facility, to be built at Daventry’s international rail freight terminal, represents the retailer’s biggest supply chain investment in its history. It will create 2,000 jobs during construction and a ...
Two in five UK crypto investors have had payments blocked or delayed by their bank when trying to buy digital assets, according to new research by IG. The study highlights growing tensions between retail investors and high street lenders, with 40% of crypto users saying they had faced restrictions when attempting to purchase tokens. Banks typically justify such interventions on ...
As cryptocurrency ETF applications surge, the chances of approval are rising quickly. Yet seasoned investors recognize that while ETFs can boost market confidence, they cannot eliminate price volatility or uncertain returns. In response, Topnotch Crypto has launched a new XRP cloud mining contract that allows users to turn their XRP into stable daily income—without the need for equipment or technical ...
Moving into a first home is a milestone for many graduates. Between rent deposits, furniture and everyday bills, the costs quickly add up. In this context, smart technology is increasingly being seen not as an extravagance but as a way to manage expenses, improve comfort and adapt to new patterns of working life. Smart home devices have developed far beyond ...
Businesses of all sizes must invest time and resources into strategic planning. While ideas can flourish on whiteboards, they are more straightforward and insightful to track within specially designed programs. Companies often have multiple metrics and objectives to hit simultaneously to achieve the most significant growth possible. So, what is the best software for tracking progress on multiple initiatives? 1. ...
Extreme weather events and rising electricity rates have made energy resilience a must-have for houses all around the world. In the US, families now spend more than $2,000 a year on power, and rates have gone up more than 14% in the last two years. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says that these rates will keep going up since ...
August brought a wave of positive news for the cryptocurrency market. 94% of Ripple (XRP) holders are currently profitable, making XRP one of the most promising crypto assets of 2025. As a key pillar of the global cross-border payment network, XRP not only offers advantages in practicality and liquidity, but also creates enormous wealth potential for investors. Against this backdrop, ...
Hospitality businesses across Britain are being forced to shut their doors at least one day a week as soaring wage costs and higher taxes pile pressure on the sector. A new survey by leading trade bodies found that almost three quarters of pubs, restaurants and cafes were operating at or below 85 per cent of their normal capacity, with many ...
After weathering a decade-long financial crisis, Greece has re-emerged as a magnet for global wealth and investment and is now a Continent-defying pioneer of economic growth. Central to this transformation is the country’s ability to attract high-net-worth individuals – particularly through the Golden Visa program – which has positioned Greece as a top destination for millionaire migration. Introduced in 2013, ...
A new study has set out a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel industry’s transition to net zero, warning that overcoming skills shortages, regulatory hurdles and investment uncertainty is vital if the sector is to meet its climate goals. The research, developed by academics at the University of Warwick and supported by the InterAct programme, identifies 12 critical ...