Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JP Morgan Chase, has warned that the United States faces a 50 per cent chance of recession, citing the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and a growing mix of economic headwinds. Speaking as markets continue to reel from the uncertainty triggered by the new tariff regime, Dimon said the world’s largest economy faces ...
Intelligent automation platforms promise speed, efficiency, and smarter decision-making for the modern insurance enterprise. But with so many automation solutions on the market, choosing between these platforms can be difficult, and it’s not always clear when new platforms are warranted. How do you estimate your prospective return on investment (ROI) for each of these platforms? The Potential of Automation for ...
Workplace safety and health remains paramount to workplace operations. Protecting your workforce isn’t just a legal duty, but a moral one, and one that will help minimise downtime and fines. While workplace health and safety in the UK entered maturity a few decades ago, 2025 continues to move the goal posts on what’s expected. Key UK & EU developments Regulators ...
The Russian Exhibition Foundation stated in its report “Main Risks of Geoeconomic Forecast of Key Events in 2025” that the U.S. stock market is expected to pull back in 2025, and more and more liquidity will penetrate into digital assets. In this case, Bitcoin may reach $150,000 with large fluctuations. At the same time, experts predict that the favorable environment ...
Britain’s top companies were already tightening their belts in anticipation of a worsening global economic outlook — even before President Trump’s tariff U-turns sent markets into a tailspin. A new Deloitte survey of FTSE 350 finance chiefs, carried out at the end of March, shows that concern about geopolitical risk was at its highest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ...
The fusion of technology and sports has created dynamic experiences that engage fans in ways unimaginable just a decade ago. Digital interactive games are at the forefront of this transformation, blending physical activity, augmented reality, and virtual challenges to immerse audiences in the world of sports. These interactive games add an element of inclusion, making sports events accessible and enjoyable ...
A clear majority of UK voters believe the government should prioritise strengthening trade ties with the EU over pursuing a new economic deal with the United States, according to new polling released this weekend. The findings, published by the internationalist thinktank Best for Britain, suggest that public opinion has shifted decisively since the Brexit referendum, with many voters now viewing ...
Fire and rehire, also known as dismissal and re-engagement, is a practice that’s been around in the business world for a long time. It involves companies dismissing an employee, and then immediately rehiring them. With the ‘new’ job, comes a new contract which will generally contain less favourable terms for the staff member in question. Yulia Barnes, Founder and Managing ...
The UK’s retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are facing mounting pressure as the ripple effects of President Trump’s global tariff policies continue to destabilise trade and drive up costs — despite a temporary 90-day pause on new duties. Amanda French, partner and head of retail and leisure at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, warns that the sector is grappling ...
The government is facing fresh calls to take urgent action on Britain’s soaring industrial energy costs, as leading industry bodies warn that more manufacturers could face collapse unless electricity prices are brought in line with European competitors. In a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, said that unless action ...