Workers undergoing IVF treatment should be legally entitled to paid fertility leave and flexible working arrangements, the GMB union has declared at its annual congress in Brighton. A motion passed on Sunday calls for new legislation to protect the rights of parents going through fertility treatment, amid growing concern that current employment policies are failing to support the thousands of ...
The Bank of England has dismissed calls from Reform UK to end interest payments to commercial banks on reserves, despite mounting political pressure over what critics claim is a vast and unnecessary drain on the public purse. In a letter to the Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice (Pictured) accused Threadneedle Street of “enriching City institutions” ...
We all stubble up to FAST channels, especially when we want to cut down our streaming bills. If you are one of us, then you would be surprised and definitely happy to know that FAST platforms offer a lineup of live content without charging a penny! It feels like flipping through a cable channel, but the only difference is that ...
UK entrepreneurs have always been quick to adapt when gaps appear in the digital space. With more pressure on small firms to stay agile, many are now turning to independent digital platforms that offer quicker routes to market, fewer entry barriers, and more freedom to operate on their terms. These platforms may not carry the same household recognition as their ...
As digital habits shift and online expectations grow, many UK users are quietly drifting away from centralised systems in search of greater flexibility and personal choice. This movement isn’t loud or sudden, but it’s becoming more visible across sectors. Central platforms still dominate in areas like social media, finance, and entertainment, but the rise of smaller, decentralised services is drawing ...
Meeting someone new no longer requires endless trips to social gatherings or blind dates. Platforms like AmourFactory make it easy to connect with like-minded individuals from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re searching for a deep friendship, meaningful conversation, or even a romantic connection, this platform opens the door to exciting possibilities. But before you can begin your journey, ...
Gartner projects that more than 85 % of organisations will operate on a cloud-first footing by 2025, a seismic shift that pushes core ERP workloads, including Oracle Fusion Cloud, into rapid-release territory (TechRepublic). This comprehensive playbook equips UK business leaders with actionable strategies to overcome Oracle Fusion testing bottlenecks while building a sustainable automation framework that drives measurable business outcomes. ...
Stores opened their doors at midnight across the globe as Nintendo fans scrambled to get their hands on the highly anticipated Switch 2, the gaming giant’s first direct console sequel. The launch saw eager queues from Tokyo to Toronto, with UK tech retailer Currys calling it their “biggest gaming pre-order ever” after selling 30,000 units ahead of release. Despite the ...
Tata Steel, the UK’s largest steelmaker, faces potential exclusion from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new tariff-free trade agreement with the United States, prompting urgent talks between ministers and US counterparts. The company, which operates the vast Port Talbot site in south Wales, fears it may fall foul of stringent US origin rules that threaten its $100 million annual export business ...
More than 2,500 leading voices from the UK’s arts sector, including the heads of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, have signed an open letter warning that Labour’s proposed changes to the Access to Work scheme risk excluding disabled people from the workforce entirely. Indhu Rubasingham, artistic director of the National Theatre, and Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans, co-artistic ...