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Latest News:

  • George Osborne emerges as surprise contender to become HSBC chairman
  • Government abolishes Police and Crime Commissioners as £100m is diverted to AI and cyber policing
  • Keir Starmer woos top bosses ahead of tax-heavy budget
  • Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise as backlash forces major budget rethink
  • Scottish salmon delivers £1bn boost to economy as new report reveals soaring impact
  • UK exports to US fall to lowest level since 2022 as Trump tariffs hit British trade
  • UK growth slows to 0.1% as car production slump drags economy ahead of budget
  • Beauty entrepreneurs Susie Ma and Jenna Meek to join Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026
  • SSE unveils £33bn plan to upgrade UK electricity networks with £2bn investor backing
  • Government to review Waspi women compensation decision after new evidence emerges
Former chancellor George Osborne has been shortlisted as a shock candidate to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one of the most powerful and prestigious roles in global banking, according to reports.

George Osborne emerges as surprise contender to become HSBC chairman

Former chancellor George Osborne has emerged as a shock contender to succeed Sir Mark Tucker as HSBC chairman, joining Naguib Kheraj and Kevin Sneader on the shortlist for one of global banking’s top roles.

John Chipponeri is a retired Chevron executive, coach, and endurance athlete whose career has been defined by leadership, resilience, growth and service.

John Chipponeri: From Chevron to Coaching and Men’s Work

John Chipponeri is a retired Chevron executive, coach, and endurance athlete whose career has been defined by leadership, resilience, growth and service.

Leading employment experts and major employers have said there is “nothing to fear” from the Government’s Employment Rights Bill, arguing that the reforms will support fairer workplaces, boost productivity and bring the UK closer in line with international employment standards.

Experts say there is “nothing to fear” from Employment Rights Bill as employers back fairer workplace reforms

Employment experts and major employers say there is “nothing to fear” from the Employment Rights Bill, arguing reforms like day-one rights and stronger leave protections will boost fairness, wellbeing and productivity.

Almost half of UK SMEs are optimistic about the year ahead, but cost pressures remain the biggest obstacle to growth, according to new research from Simply Asset Finance released ahead of the Autumn Budget.

SME confidence improves, but rising energy and tax costs continue to hinder growth ahead of the Autumn Budget

New research shows 49% of SMEs are positive about 2026, but high energy costs, tax burdens and inflation remain major barriers ahead of the Autumn Budget.

The Government will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners, redirecting £100m into AI, cyber policing and neighbourhood officers. Regional mayors will absorb PCC roles as part of a major policing reform to raise standards nationwide.

Government abolishes Police and Crime Commissioners as £100m is diverted to AI and cyber policing

The Government will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners, redirecting £100m into AI, cyber policing and neighbourhood officers. Regional mayors will absorb PCC roles as part of a major policing reform to raise standards nationwide.

Aviva chief executive Dame Amanda Blanc has urged the chancellor to rethink plans for a major clampdown on salary sacrifice schemes, warning that the move would penalise both employers and workers while damaging long-term pension saving across the UK.

Aviva chief warns Reeves that salary sacrifice tax cap would be ‘bad news’ for Britain

Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc warns that Rachel Reeves’ plan to cap salary sacrifice tax benefits to £2,000 a year would penalise employers, raise NI costs and discourage pension saving. Aviva posts strong Q3 results despite concerns.

More than 100 senior business leaders gathered in London this week as B Lab UK — the organisation behind the B Corp certification — marked ten years of the UK B Corp movement with a high-profile breakfast summit.

Business leaders unite to celebrate a decade of UK B Corps

The UK B Corp movement marks its 10-year anniversary as new data shows certified businesses outperforming UK SMEs in growth, investment and resilience. With 2,600+ B Corps now operating nationwide, new standards arriving in 2026 will further strengthen accountability and impact.

There is something exquisitely British about watching a government try to sweet-talk the very people it is about to fleece. Like putting out the good biscuits before the bailiffs arrive.

A canapé and a tax raid: Labour’s new love letter to business

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest charm offensive with top CEOs comes just weeks before Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget. Richard Alvin argues why Britain’s business leaders aren’t buying the sweet talk

With Labour’s Budget expected to introduce £35bn in tax hikes, PM Keir Starmer distinguishes “working people” from asset earners, signalling targeted increases on landlords and shareholders. Learn more about the proposed changes and their potential impact.

Keir Starmer woos top bosses ahead of tax-heavy budget

Leaders from some of Britain’s most influential companies were ushered into Downing Street on Wednesday evening as Sir Keir Starmer sought to shore up relations with business ahead of what is widely expected to be a painful, tax-raising budget later this month.

  1. George Osborne emerges as surprise contender to become HSBC chairman
  2. John Chipponeri: From Chevron to Coaching and Men’s Work
  3. Experts say there is “nothing to fear” from Employment Rights Bill as employers back fairer workplace reforms
  4. SME confidence improves, but rising energy and tax costs continue to hinder growth ahead of the Autumn Budget
  5. Government abolishes Police and Crime Commissioners as £100m is diverted to AI and cyber policing
  6. Aviva chief warns Reeves that salary sacrifice tax cap would be ‘bad news’ for Britain
  7. Business leaders unite to celebrate a decade of UK B Corps
  8. A canapé and a tax raid: Labour’s new love letter to business
  9. Keir Starmer woos top bosses ahead of tax-heavy budget
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Latest News…

Former chancellor George Osborne has been shortlisted as a shock candidate to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one of the most powerful and prestigious roles in global banking, according to reports.

George Osborne emerges as surprise contender to become HSBC chairman

Former chancellor George Osborne has emerged as a shock contender to succeed Sir Mark Tucker as HSBC chairman, joining Naguib Kheraj and Kevin Sneader on the shortlist for one of global banking’s top roles.

The Government will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners, redirecting £100m into AI, cyber policing and neighbourhood officers. Regional mayors will absorb PCC roles as part of a major policing reform to raise standards nationwide.

Government abolishes Police and Crime Commissioners as £100m is diverted to AI and cyber policing

The Government will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners, redirecting £100m into AI, cyber policing and neighbourhood officers. Regional mayors will absorb PCC roles as part of a major policing reform to raise standards nationwide.

With Labour’s Budget expected to introduce £35bn in tax hikes, PM Keir Starmer distinguishes “working people” from asset earners, signalling targeted increases on landlords and shareholders. Learn more about the proposed changes and their potential impact.

Keir Starmer woos top bosses ahead of tax-heavy budget

Leaders from some of Britain’s most influential companies were ushered into Downing Street on Wednesday evening as Sir Keir Starmer sought to shore up relations with business ahead of what is widely expected to be a painful, tax-raising budget later this month.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her keynote address at the Labour Party conference to draw sharp battle lines with Nigel Farage and Reform UK, declaring them the “single greatest threat” to Britain’s way of life and living standards.

Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise as backlash forces major budget rethink

Rachel Reeves scraps plans to raise income tax ahead of the Budget after fears of backlash from MPs and voters, triggering a major rethink of her fiscal strategy.

Scottish salmon farming is now adding £1 billion a year to Scotland’s economy, according to a major new independent study that underscores the sector’s growing importance to rural communities, the national supply chain and Scotland’s global reputation for high-quality food production.

Scottish salmon delivers £1bn boost to economy as new report reveals soaring impact

Scottish salmon now contributes £1bn a year to Scotland’s economy, supporting 11,000 jobs and driving 25% growth, according to a new BiGGAR Economics report.

UK exports to the United States have slumped to their lowest level in more than three years, as Donald Trump’s renewed tariff regime continues to weigh heavily on British trade.

UK exports to US fall to lowest level since 2022 as Trump tariffs hit British trade

UK exports to the US dropped 11.4% in September to their lowest level since 2022, as Trump-era tariffs and sector disruptions weigh on British trade.

Britain’s car manufacturing output has slumped to its lowest point in more than seven decades after a devastating cyber attack brought Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) assembly lines to a standstill for more than a month.

UK growth slows to 0.1% as car production slump drags economy ahead of budget

UK GDP growth slowed to 0.1% after a major fall in car production linked to the JLR cyber-attack, adding pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Budget.

Two of the UK beauty industry’s most successful founders, Susie Ma of Tropic Skincare and Jenna Meek of Refy, are set to join the BBC’s Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026.

Beauty entrepreneurs Susie Ma and Jenna Meek to join Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026

Tropic Skincare’s Susie Ma and Refy’s Jenna Meek will join Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026, alongside Tinie Tempah and Gary Neville.

Energy giant SSE has announced a landmark £33 billion investment programme to modernise the UK’s electricity infrastructure, describing it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to transform how power is generated, transmitted and distributed across the country.

SSE unveils £33bn plan to upgrade UK electricity networks with £2bn investor backing

SSE launches £33bn investment to modernise UK electricity networks, backed by £2bn share placing and £2bn asset sales to fund major infrastructure upgrades.

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Leading employment experts and major employers have said there is “nothing to fear” from the Government’s Employment Rights Bill, arguing that the reforms will support fairer workplaces, boost productivity and bring the UK closer in line with international employment standards.

Experts say there is “nothing to fear” from Employment Rights Bill as employers back fairer workplace reforms

Employment experts and major employers say there is “nothing to fear” from the Employment Rights Bill, arguing reforms like day-one rights and stronger leave protections will boost fairness, wellbeing and productivity.

Almost half of UK SMEs are optimistic about the year ahead, but cost pressures remain the biggest obstacle to growth, according to new research from Simply Asset Finance released ahead of the Autumn Budget.

SME confidence improves, but rising energy and tax costs continue to hinder growth ahead of the Autumn Budget

New research shows 49% of SMEs are positive about 2026, but high energy costs, tax burdens and inflation remain major barriers ahead of the Autumn Budget.

More than 100 senior business leaders gathered in London this week as B Lab UK — the organisation behind the B Corp certification — marked ten years of the UK B Corp movement with a high-profile breakfast summit.

Business leaders unite to celebrate a decade of UK B Corps

The UK B Corp movement marks its 10-year anniversary as new data shows certified businesses outperforming UK SMEs in growth, investment and resilience. With 2,600+ B Corps now operating nationwide, new standards arriving in 2026 will further strengthen accountability and impact.

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Moving communities report urges government to back gyms and leisure centres ahead of autumn budget

Sport England’s Moving Communities report finds £3.63bn in social value from public leisure centres, prompting calls for stronger government support in the Autumn Budget.

Aston Martin Lagonda, the UK's only listed carmaker, has issued a second profit warning in as many months and announced a £210 million fundraising effort.

Fitch cuts Aston Martin’s credit rating to ‘CCC+’ as tariffs deepen financial strain

Fitch downgrades Aston Martin to ‘CCC+’ as US tariffs, weak cash flow and falling US sales push the carmaker deeper into junk territory.

Rachel Reeves is preparing to scale back the tax benefits available through the government’s popular cycle to work scheme, amid concern that high earners are exploiting the programme to buy luxury bicycles at the taxpayer’s expense.

Reeves set to curb cycle-to-work tax perks for high earners buying expensive bikes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cap cycle-to-work spending as the Treasury moves to limit tax perks for high earners buying costly e-bikes and premium bikes.

Poorly designed and inadequately maintained workplaces are draining the UK economy of more than £71 billion a year, according to new research from facilities and security services company Mitie.

Building core skills for a productive, high-growth economy

The UK is still grappling with what economists call the “productivity puzzle.” Since the 2008 global financial crisis, growth in output per worker has been sluggish when compared with international competitors such as the United States, Germany and France. Weak productivity holds back wages, dampens economic growth and limits our ability to fund vital public services.

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Fawn and India Rose James, the granddaughters of late property and publishing magnate Paul Raymond, have received £23 million in dividends from the family’s billion-pound Soho property empire following another record year of rental income.

Paul Raymond’s granddaughters receive £23m as Soho Estates profits surge

Fawn and India Rose James, the granddaughters of late property and publishing magnate Paul Raymond, have received £23 million in dividends from the family’s billion-pound Soho property empire following another record year of rental income.

Steven Bartlett, the entrepreneur and Diary of a CEO host, has revealed his business empire has been valued at $425 million (£320 million) following a major eight-figure investment — a deal that cements his position as one of the richest entrepreneurs ever to appear on Dragons’ Den.

Steven Bartlett’s fortune soars as new $425m valuation cements his status among richest Dragons

Entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett’s holding company, Steven.com, has been valued at $425m (£320m) after securing major new backing — making him one of the wealthiest Dragons’ Den investors ever.

Marketing & Social Media

Apple’s iPhone, Amazon and Virgin Atlantic have been named YouGov’s UK Advertisers of the Month for September, after each brand saw a sharp increase in consumer awareness of their advertising.

iPhone, Amazon and Virgin Atlantic named UK advertisers of the month for September

Viral jacket potato brand SpudBros has come under fire after being accused of “bullying” a small business owner over a name dispute.

SpudBros blasted for ‘bullying’ small UK business in name dispute

More than 6 billion people are now online, and social media has officially become a “supermajority” medium, according to the new Digital 2026 report from Meltwater and We Are Social.

Digital 2026: internet users pass 6 Billion as AI and social media reach new milestones

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The UK Government has announced more than £14 million in new funding to accelerate the commercial use of quantum technology across healthcare, defence, transport and energy, in a move it says will help power Britain’s next industrial revolution.

UK invests £14m in new quantum projects to boost health, defence and transport innovation

The UK Government has announced more than £14 million in new funding to accelerate the commercial use of quantum technology across healthcare, defence, transport and energy, in a move it says will help power Britain’s next industrial revolution.

ITV has confirmed it is in talks with Sky over a potential £1.6 billion sale of its media and entertainment business, including its traditional TV channels and its streaming platform ITVX, in a move that could redefine the future of British broadcasting.

ITV confirms talks with Sky over £1.6bn sale of TV channels and ITVX in landmark broadcasting shake-up

ITV has confirmed talks with Sky over a potential £1.6bn sale of its media and entertainment division, including ITVX, in a deal that could reshape the UK broadcasting landscape.

Tesla shares have surged almost 50% since the company was rocked by a very public clash between CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump in June.

Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay deal

Tesla shareholders have approved a record $1 trillion pay deal for CEO Elon Musk, setting the stage for him to become the world’s first trillionaire if ambitious growth targets are met by 2035.

Balnord, a new early-stage venture capital firm founded by the team behind Black Pearls VC, has announced the launch of Balnord Fund I, an oversubscribed €70 million vehicle dedicated to investing in frontier and dual-use technology startups across the Baltic Sea region.

Balnord launches €70m fund to back frontier and dual-use tech startups across the Baltic Sea region

Gdańsk-based venture capital firm Balnord has launched a €70m fund — oversubscribed and targeting €100m — to back frontier and dual-use technology startups driving Europe’s reindustrialisation across space, healthcare and defence.

Phoebe Gormley, founder of Savile Row’s first women’s tailoring house, launches Fit Collective — an AI-powered platform aiming to cut billions in clothing returns.

Savile Row entrepreneur Phoebe Gormley raises £3m for AI fashion sizing start-up Fit Collective

Savile Row tailor Phoebe Gormley raises £3m for Fit Collective, an AI start-up tackling fashion’s sizing crisis and £230bn in global returns.

Calculus Capital, the London-based growth investor specialising in technology, healthcare, and creative sectors, has completed the sale of its stake in Mo (Thanksbox Limited), the award-winning employee engagement and recognition platform, following its acquisition by US software group UKG.

Calculus Capital exits Mo following UKG acquisition

Calculus Capital has successfully exited its investment in employee engagement platform Mo following its acquisition by US HR and workforce technology giant UKG, delivering a 1.8x return for investors.

The Labour government has unveiled a record £55 billion investment in research and development (R&D), marking the largest long-term commitment to science and innovation in British history.

Liz Kendall unveils record £55bn R&D investment to make Britain a science superpower

Labour’s tech secretary Liz Kendall announces a record £55bn funding package for UK research and development through to 2030 — the biggest long-term investment in science and innovation in British history.

Leon’s co-founder John Vincent is in discussions to buy back the fast-food brand from Asda, in a move that could see him reclaim control of the chain for less than a third of its 2021 sale price.

Leon co-founder set to reclaim the chain from Asda for a fraction of its 2021 sale price

John Vincent, co-founder of healthy fast food brand Leon, is in advanced talks to buy the chain back from Asda for as little as £30 million — a sharp discount on the £100 million paid by the Issa brothers in 2021.

AI and Web3 startup PoobahAI has raised $2 million in seed funding from FourTwoAlpha Ltd, the early Ethereum and Cosmos investor, in a move designed to make AI-powered blockchain creation accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise.

PoobahAI raises $2M to mainstream AI-built blockchains

AI and Web3 startup PoobahAI has raised $2 million in seed funding from FourTwoAlpha Ltd, the early Ethereum and Cosmos investor, in a move designed to make AI-powered blockchain creation accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise.

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Legal

Judgment in Getty Images v Stability AI seen as a setback for copyright owners as calls grow for new UK rules on AI training data

AI firm Stability AI wins High Court case against Getty Images over copyright claims

Stability AI defeats Getty Images in a landmark UK copyright case. Judge rules AI model Stable Diffusion is not an “infringing copy,” fuelling calls for new UK regulation.

Officials and liquidators are pursuing businesses behind 21 movies that sought nearly £16 million in incentives from a joint HMRC and British Film Institute scheme.

HMRC and BFI investigate film producer Alan Latham over £16m taxpayer-funded movie projects

HMRC and the British Film Institute are investigating film producer Alan Latham after 21 of his movies sought £16m in UK tax relief. Liquidators are probing £20m in missing film investments.

Viral jacket potato brand SpudBros has come under fire after being accused of “bullying” a small business owner over a name dispute.

SpudBros blasted for ‘bullying’ small UK business in name dispute

Viral TikTok potato sellers face backlash after Portsmouth trader says he was threatened with legal action over similar name

Apple has lost a major competition case in the UK after the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled that the company abused its dominant position in the digital app marketplace by overcharging millions of iPhone and iPad users for apps and in-app purchases.

Apple loses £1.5bn UK court case over App Store fees in landmark competition ruling

Apple faces a potential £1.5bn payout after a UK tribunal ruled it abused its dominant market position by overcharging millions of consumers through its App Store, in a landmark case led by King’s College London lecturer Dr Rachael Kent.

Scottish finance expert Craig Alexander Rattray has called for stronger government protections for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in legal disputes with large corporations, following his own trademark battle with billion-dollar accounting firm Xero.

Finance expert calls for stronger government support to protect SMEs in legal disputes

Scottish business mentor Craig Alexander Rattray has urged the government to strengthen legal protections for SMEs after facing prohibitive costs in a trademark dispute with accounting software giant Xero.

Capita has been fined £14 million by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for serious data protection failures following a major cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal details of 6.6 million people across the UK.

Capita fined £14 Million over 2023 cyber-attack that exposed data of 6.6 Million people

The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined outsourcing giant Capita £14 million for cybersecurity failings linked to a 2023 hack that exposed the personal data of 6.6 million people — one of the UK’s most serious corporate data breaches in years.

Thousands of Microsoft employees across the United States will be given unlimited days off in an overhaul of its holiday policy.

£2bn UK lawsuit accuses Microsoft of overcharging cloud customers

Thousands of UK businesses urged to join a £2 billion collective action accusing Microsoft of overcharging firms that ran Windows Server on rival clouds such as AWS and Google, after the CMA found its licensing “adversely impacts” competition.

HSBC has suffered a fresh blow to its green credentials after the UK advertising watchdog banned a series of misleading adverts and said any future campaigns must disclose the bank’s contribution to the climate crisis.

HSBC warns UK business banking customers of third-party data breach

HSBC has alerted UK business banking customers to a data breach at a third-party platform exposing passport details and identity documents. Customers are urged to stay vigilant against fraud.

The chief executive of Yahoo has sounded the alarm over the rise of artificial intelligence, warning that AI’s use of copyrighted content could wipe out publishers unless tech companies change course.

Yahoo boss warns: AI is a ‘threat to publishers’ very existence’ as copyright battle heats up

Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone warns AI poses an “existential threat” to publishers, accusing tech firms of pilfering content without consent as copyright lawsuits mount.

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Made in Britain

As the Labour Party Conference kicks off this weekend, Made in Britain, a trade association that unites domestic manufacturers through the official Made in Britain Trademark, has issued a cross-party call for MPs to actively support local manufacturers.

Made in Britain applications surge following Trump tariffs as businesses embrace UK-made goods

The UK’s leading manufacturing trade organisation, Made in Britain, has reported a 20% surge in membership applications in the wake of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on imported goods, as interest in “buying British” grows among businesses and consumers alike.

Made in Britain, the not-for-profit organisation behind the official trademark for UK manufacturing, has forged a new partnership with Lincoln-based digital marketing agency Carrington.

Made in Britain teams up with Carrington to drive UK manufacturing growth

Made in Britain, the official trademark for UK manufacturers, has appointed digital marketing agency Carrington to boost visibility for 2,100+ members, championing British-made products and sustainable growth.

A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of UK-produced saddles are shipped overseas—particularly to the USA, Europe and Australia.

Incredible British craftsmanship in demand as 80% of UK-made saddles sold worldwide despite export hurdles

A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of UK-produced saddles are shipped overseas—particularly to the USA, Europe and Australia.

Roach Bridge Tissues, a specialised printer and converter of wrapping tissue paper, serves the retail POS and e-commerce markets with a diverse clientele that includes designer apparel, footwear, cut glass, pottery, wine bottle wrapping, interleaving for sheet metals, optical lenses, and home removals packaging.

Secrets of Success: Insights from Camilla Hadcock, Director of Roach Bridge Tissues

Roach Bridge Tissues, a specialised printer and converter of wrapping tissue paper, serves the retail POS and e-commerce markets with a diverse clientele that includes designer apparel, footwear, cut glass, pottery, wine bottle wrapping, interleaving for sheet metals, optical lenses, and home removals packaging.

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Opinion

Aviva chief executive Dame Amanda Blanc has urged the chancellor to rethink plans for a major clampdown on salary sacrifice schemes, warning that the move would penalise both employers and workers while damaging long-term pension saving across the UK.

Aviva chief warns Reeves that salary sacrifice tax cap would be ‘bad news’ for Britain

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Technology

The global wearables market is entering a new era, with smart glasses emerging as the standout growth category as traditional wrist-worn devices reach a more mature phase.

Smart glasses drive next wave of growth as wearables market shifts beyond the wrist

Used car retailer Motorpoint has reported a sharp rise in profits after embracing artificial intelligence to power its online sales. The London-listed firm said it sold hundreds of cars through its new AI agent, which has become a key part of its digital sales strategy.

Motorpoint drives 80% profit surge after selling hundreds of cars through AI agent

Judgment in Getty Images v Stability AI seen as a setback for copyright owners as calls grow for new UK rules on AI training data

AI firm Stability AI wins High Court case against Getty Images over copyright claims

Business

John Chipponeri is a retired Chevron executive, coach, and endurance athlete whose career has been defined by leadership, resilience, growth and service.

John Chipponeri: From Chevron to Coaching and Men’s Work

John Chipponeri is a retired Chevron executive, coach, and endurance athlete whose career has been defined by leadership, resilience, growth and service.

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