Angelos Frangopoulos says Ofcom investigation is part of a political campaign against free speech The chief executive of GB News has accused far-left activists of waging a “coordinated political campaign” against the channel after Ofcom launched another investigation into its programming. Angelos Frangopoulos said GB News was facing an “orchestrated attack” by pressure groups seeking to silence the broadcaster, which ...
In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, consumer expectations have evolved significantly. With the rise of the internet, smartphones, and other technological advancements, consumers now demand convenience, speed, and personalised experiences. To meet these growing expectations and stay competitive, businesses across various sectors are adopting new technologies. From artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to data analytics and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, ...
The pound has surged to a four-month high against the US dollar as concerns over Donald Trump’s escalating trade war spark fears of an American recession. Sterling edged up by 0.1% on Tuesday, surpassing the $1.30 threshold for the first time since November, as the US president’s hardline stance on tariffs unnerved global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fuelled ...
The world of banking and payments is evolving rapidly, with embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) reshaping how businesses interact with financial services. Barry O’Sullivan, Head of Banking and Payments Infrastructure at OpenPayd, recently spoke with Payments Consulting Network about the challenges businesses face in accessing banking services and how OpenPayd is providing a seamless solution. O’Sullivan explained how businesses today ...
Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package. Whilst her delivery is far from the ‘Iron Lady’, her latest ...
A new study has revealed growing dissatisfaction with workplace policies and financial support for parents, with many employees feeling let down by both their employers and government schemes. The Beyond the Birth Rate report by Fertility Family highlights the impact of employment conditions on family planning, as the UK birth rate has fallen by 26.9% over the past 15 years. ...
Former Liverpool footballer and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson has lost his IR35 appeal at the Upper Tier Tribunal, leaving him with a tax bill of nearly £300,000 after being deemed a ‘disguised employee’ of Sky Sports. Thompson, who provided punditry on Soccer Saturday and other Sky Sports programmes between 2014 and 2018, was ruled to be inside IR35 by ...
Vouchsafe, a next-generation identity verification platform committed to eradicating global ID poverty, has raised £1 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) and backed by Biometric Ventures, Fuel Ventures, Seed X Liechtenstein, and angel investor Andrew Chevis, CEO of CitizenCard. Chevis brings three decades of industry expertise to the company’s mission. ...
The UK’s economic growth forecast has been downgraded by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which has urged global leaders to de-escalate rising trade tensions. According to the OECD’s latest projections, the UK’s GDP growth is expected to reach 1.4 per cent this year—0.3 percentage points lower than previously forecast—while 2026 growth has been revised down to 1.2 ...
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