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Latest News:

  • Ocado considers up to 1,000 job cuts in renewed cost-cutting drive
  • ‘Thirst for Britain’: Peter Kyle urges SMEs to take leap into exporting
  • High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims
  • Weight-loss jabs threaten Greggs’ growth, analysts warn
  • NatWest seals £2.7bn Evelyn Partners takeover in biggest deal since bailout
  • US offers $225m backing for Cornwall tin mine in bid to secure supply
  • Bank of England Governor ‘shocked’ by Mandelson leaks to Epstein
  • Vauxhall owner takes €22bn hit after electric car u-turn
  • Bitcoin falls below $70,000, wiping out post-election gains
  • Award-winning builder quits UK for Switzerland, due to tax pressure and skills crisis
nurse recruitment

Innovate UK awards £300k grant to boost AI-led early detection of hospital infections

Innovate UK has awarded more than £300,000 to Exeter HealthTech Research Centre and Sanome to advance MEMORI, an AI platform designed to detect hospital-acquired infections days earlier.

Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey warns AI training is critical to future of UK jobs

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says training workers in AI skills will be critical as artificial intelligence begins to disrupt jobs, vacancies and financial markets.

Ocado

Ocado considers up to 1,000 job cuts in renewed cost-cutting drive

Ocado is considering cutting up to 1,000 jobs as part of a fresh cost-cutting programme, with most redundancies expected at its UK head office as the group seeks to return to positive cashflow.

The business secretary, Peter Kyle, has urged small businesses to rediscover Britain’s exporting spirit, calling on entrepreneurs to take a “leap of faith” and start selling overseas with the backing of government finance and advice.

‘Thirst for Britain’: Peter Kyle urges SMEs to take leap into exporting

Business secretary Peter Kyle is calling on UK SMEs to start exporting, promising government-backed finance and advice to help firms seize overseas demand for British products.

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of people affected by a major data breach at Capita can continue with their legal action against the outsourcing group, in a decision being described as a landmark for large-scale data privacy claims in the UK.

High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of claimants can continue legal action against Capita over a major 2023 cyber attack, marking a significant moment for UK data privacy cases.

Long-running talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union are on the brink of collapse, with the company’s board thought to have threatened to put the loss-making postal service – the regulated UK entity that delivers to every address in the country – into a form of administration if a deal cannot be agreed.

Royal Mail urges SMEs to tap £1m apprenticeship fund during National Apprenticeship Week

Royal Mail is reminding SMEs to apply for its £1m apprenticeship levy fund during National Apprenticeship Week, offering support to help smaller firms tackle skills gaps and drive growth.

Amazon is shutting down all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK, putting around 250 jobs at risk as the company pivots towards online sales and expands its Whole Foods brand.

Tesco snaps up former Amazon Fresh sites as convenience push gathers pace

Tesco has acquired five former Amazon Fresh shops in London as it accelerates the rollout of its Express convenience stores, planning more than 70 new openings by 2027.

The UK government must overhaul its approach to public sector procurement if it is serious about backing British innovation, according to Justin Megawarne, managing partner at Megaslice, who has accused Whitehall of hiding behind rigid frameworks and “arbitrary scoring systems”.

UK government must end its boycott of British innovation, says Megaslice

Megaslice managing partner Justin Megawarne has criticised the UK government’s procurement system, warning that risk-averse frameworks are shutting out genuine British innovation.

Heathrow has said passenger numbers were 60% lower in November than before the coronavirus pandemic and there were “high cancellations” among business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas for Christmas as Omicron spreads. The UK’s largest airport said the government’s travel restrictions had dealt a fresh blow to travel confidence and predicted it was likely to take several years for passenger numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels. This week ministers said passengers arriving in the UK would have to take a pre-departure Covid test, as well as a post-flight test, because of fears about the spread of the new variant. “[The] high level of cancellations by business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas because of pre-departure testing shows the potential harm to the economy of travel restrictions,” the airport said in an update. Heathrow said the drop in traveller confidence owing to the new travel restrictions had negated the benefit of reopening the all-important corridor to North America for business and holiday travel last month. Eleven African countries have been added to the government’s red list, requiring travellers to quarantine before reuniting with families. “By allowing Brits to isolate at home, ministers can make sure they are reunited with their loved ones this Christmas,” said John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow. “It would send a strong signal that restrictions on travel will be removed as soon as safely possible to give passengers the confidence to book for 2022, opening up thousands of new jobs for local people at Heathrow. Let’s reunite families for Christmas.” Heathrow said that if the government could safely signal that restrictions would be lifted soon, then employers at Heathrow would have the confidence to hire thousands of staff in anticipation of a boost in business next summer. The airport is expecting a slow start to 2022, finishing next year with about 45 million passengers – just over half of pre-pandemic levels. This week Tui, Europe’s largest package holiday operator, said it expected bookings for next summer to bounce back to 2019 levels. However, Heathrow said on Friday not to expect the aviation industry to recover for several years. “We do not expect that international travel will recover to 2019 levels until at least all travel restrictions (including testing) are removed from all the markets that we serve, at both ends of the route, and there is no risk of new restrictions, such as quarantine, being imposed,” the airport said.

Weight-loss jabs threaten Greggs’ growth, analysts warn

City analysts warn that the rise of weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy could pose a lasting challenge for Greggs, hitting demand from some of its most valuable customers.

  1. Innovate UK awards £300k grant to boost AI-led early detection of hospital infections
  2. Andrew Bailey warns AI training is critical to future of UK jobs
  3. Ocado considers up to 1,000 job cuts in renewed cost-cutting drive
  4. ‘Thirst for Britain’: Peter Kyle urges SMEs to take leap into exporting
  5. High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims
  6. Royal Mail urges SMEs to tap £1m apprenticeship fund during National Apprenticeship Week
  7. Tesco snaps up former Amazon Fresh sites as convenience push gathers pace
  8. UK government must end its boycott of British innovation, says Megaslice
  9. Weight-loss jabs threaten Greggs’ growth, analysts warn

Latest News…

Ocado

Ocado considers up to 1,000 job cuts in renewed cost-cutting drive

Ocado is considering cutting up to 1,000 jobs as part of a fresh cost-cutting programme, with most redundancies expected at its UK head office as the group seeks to return to positive cashflow.

The business secretary, Peter Kyle, has urged small businesses to rediscover Britain’s exporting spirit, calling on entrepreneurs to take a “leap of faith” and start selling overseas with the backing of government finance and advice.

‘Thirst for Britain’: Peter Kyle urges SMEs to take leap into exporting

Business secretary Peter Kyle is calling on UK SMEs to start exporting, promising government-backed finance and advice to help firms seize overseas demand for British products.

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of people affected by a major data breach at Capita can continue with their legal action against the outsourcing group, in a decision being described as a landmark for large-scale data privacy claims in the UK.

High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of claimants can continue legal action against Capita over a major 2023 cyber attack, marking a significant moment for UK data privacy cases.

Heathrow has said passenger numbers were 60% lower in November than before the coronavirus pandemic and there were “high cancellations” among business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas for Christmas as Omicron spreads. The UK’s largest airport said the government’s travel restrictions had dealt a fresh blow to travel confidence and predicted it was likely to take several years for passenger numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels. This week ministers said passengers arriving in the UK would have to take a pre-departure Covid test, as well as a post-flight test, because of fears about the spread of the new variant. “[The] high level of cancellations by business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas because of pre-departure testing shows the potential harm to the economy of travel restrictions,” the airport said in an update. Heathrow said the drop in traveller confidence owing to the new travel restrictions had negated the benefit of reopening the all-important corridor to North America for business and holiday travel last month. Eleven African countries have been added to the government’s red list, requiring travellers to quarantine before reuniting with families. “By allowing Brits to isolate at home, ministers can make sure they are reunited with their loved ones this Christmas,” said John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow. “It would send a strong signal that restrictions on travel will be removed as soon as safely possible to give passengers the confidence to book for 2022, opening up thousands of new jobs for local people at Heathrow. Let’s reunite families for Christmas.” Heathrow said that if the government could safely signal that restrictions would be lifted soon, then employers at Heathrow would have the confidence to hire thousands of staff in anticipation of a boost in business next summer. The airport is expecting a slow start to 2022, finishing next year with about 45 million passengers – just over half of pre-pandemic levels. This week Tui, Europe’s largest package holiday operator, said it expected bookings for next summer to bounce back to 2019 levels. However, Heathrow said on Friday not to expect the aviation industry to recover for several years. “We do not expect that international travel will recover to 2019 levels until at least all travel restrictions (including testing) are removed from all the markets that we serve, at both ends of the route, and there is no risk of new restrictions, such as quarantine, being imposed,” the airport said.

Weight-loss jabs threaten Greggs’ growth, analysts warn

City analysts warn that the rise of weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy could pose a lasting challenge for Greggs, hitting demand from some of its most valuable customers.

Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, is preparing to be put up for sale in a deal that could value the business at more than £2 billion.

NatWest seals £2.7bn Evelyn Partners takeover in biggest deal since bailout

NatWest has agreed a £2.7bn acquisition of Evelyn Partners, creating the UK’s largest private banking and wealth management group as lenders pivot towards fee-based income.

Britain’s only tin mine could end up exporting much of its future production to the United States after the American government signalled it is prepared to provide up to $225 million (£166 million) in financing to revive the historic South Crofty site in Cornwall.

US offers $225m backing for Cornwall tin mine in bid to secure supply

Cornish Metals receives US interest in a $225m loan to revive South Crofty, with future tin production potentially exported to America.

The Governor of the Bank of England has said he was “shocked” by revelations that Lord Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein during the 2008 financial crisis, saying it was right that the matter is now being investigated by the police.

Bank of England Governor ‘shocked’ by Mandelson leaks to Epstein

Andrew Bailey says he was shocked by claims Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive financial information to Jeffrey Epstein and supports a police investigation.

Stellantis, the European carmaker behind Vauxhall, Citroën and Fiat, has taken a €22bn hit after admitting it overestimated the pace of electric vehicle adoption and reversing its push towards an all-electric future.

Vauxhall owner takes €22bn hit after electric car u-turn

Vauxhall owner Stellantis has booked a €22bn hit after reversing its electric vehicle strategy, sending shares down more than 20% and scrapping its dividend.

Bitcoin has slipped below the $70,000 mark, erasing the gains made after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as weakening investor demand and regulatory uncertainty weigh on the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin falls below $70,000, wiping out post-election gains

Bitcoin has fallen below $70,000, wiping out post-election gains as institutional demand weakens and delays to crypto regulation hit investor confidence.

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Business

nurse recruitment

Innovate UK awards £300k grant to boost AI-led early detection of hospital infections

Innovate UK has awarded more than £300,000 to Exeter HealthTech Research Centre and Sanome to advance MEMORI, an AI platform designed to detect hospital-acquired infections days earlier.

Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey warns AI training is critical to future of UK jobs

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says training workers in AI skills will be critical as artificial intelligence begins to disrupt jobs, vacancies and financial markets.

Long-running talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union are on the brink of collapse, with the company’s board thought to have threatened to put the loss-making postal service – the regulated UK entity that delivers to every address in the country – into a form of administration if a deal cannot be agreed.

Royal Mail urges SMEs to tap £1m apprenticeship fund during National Apprenticeship Week

Royal Mail is reminding SMEs to apply for its £1m apprenticeship levy fund during National Apprenticeship Week, offering support to help smaller firms tackle skills gaps and drive growth.

Amazon is shutting down all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK, putting around 250 jobs at risk as the company pivots towards online sales and expands its Whole Foods brand.

Tesco snaps up former Amazon Fresh sites as convenience push gathers pace

Tesco has acquired five former Amazon Fresh shops in London as it accelerates the rollout of its Express convenience stores, planning more than 70 new openings by 2027.

New guidance aims to help small business owners cope with mental strain of late payments

The Small Business Commissioner launches new guidance to support SME mental health and tackle the stress caused by late and unpaid invoices.

NatWest has announced plans to dramatically expand its Accelerator community, with an ambition to support 50,000 entrepreneurs across the UK in 2026 – a five-fold increase on the target it set for 2025.

NatWest to expand Accelerator community to 50,000 UK entrepreneurs in 2026

NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 UK entrepreneurs in 2026, scaling founder support, university hubs and growth programmes nationwide.

The UK Government has announced an £80 million investment to help students gain the specialist skills needed to support the long-term growth and resilience of the UK defence industry.

£80m student skills investment to strengthen UK defence workforce

The UK Government has announced an £80m investment to expand student places in defence-critical skills such as engineering, cyber security and advanced manufacturing.

Profiled…

Fresh from his nerve-shredding run on BBC hit The Traitors, Brian Davidson has swapped the infamous roundtable for the photographer’s studio, and the move has paid off handsomely.

From roundtable to the camera: The Traitors’ Brian Davidson celebrates record-breaking year for Studio Snap

Former Traitors contestant Brian Davidson reports 70% growth at his Glasgow photography business Studio Snap, turning TV fame into record-breaking commercial success.

Gary Neville has sold a majority stake in his fast-growing media business The Overlap to radio giant Global, in a deal designed to turn the platform into a world-leading sports network.

Gary Neville sells majority stake in The Overlap as media brand targets global expansion

Gary Neville has sold a majority stake in The Overlap to Global as the sports media brand targets global growth.

Marketing & Social Media

YouTube has been criticised by broadcasters and advertisers after withdrawing from the UK’s main television audience measurement system, just months after agreeing to be measured alongside traditional TV channels and rival streaming platforms.

YouTube criticised for pulling out of UK TV audience measurement system

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to back legislation that would ban under-16s from social media platforms, signalling a decisive shift in the government’s approach to online child protection.

Starmer poised to ban under-16s from social media as government hardens stance on child safety online

The founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman, is among a group of Silicon Valley investors helping to bankroll Labour’s digital push against Reform UK on TikTok, raising fresh questions about the growing role of social media influencers in British politics.

Llinkedin founder bankrolls Labour’s TikTok push against reform

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Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, is preparing to be put up for sale in a deal that could value the business at more than £2 billion.

NatWest seals £2.7bn Evelyn Partners takeover in biggest deal since bailout

NatWest has agreed a £2.7bn acquisition of Evelyn Partners, creating the UK’s largest private banking and wealth management group as lenders pivot towards fee-based income.

NatWest has announced plans to dramatically expand its Accelerator community, with an ambition to support 50,000 entrepreneurs across the UK in 2026 – a five-fold increase on the target it set for 2025.

NatWest to expand Accelerator community to 50,000 UK entrepreneurs in 2026

NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 UK entrepreneurs in 2026, scaling founder support, university hubs and growth programmes nationwide.

UK-founded legaltech business Lawhive has raised $60 million (£47m) in Series B funding as it accelerates its expansion across the US consumer legal market and doubles down on its AI-driven operating model.

Lawhive raises $60m to scale AI-native consumer law firm across the US

UK legaltech Lawhive has raised $60m in Series B funding to expand its AI-native consumer law firm across the US, surpassing $35m in annualised revenue.

UK-based artificial intelligence voice company ElevenLabs has raised a further $500 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $11 billion and cementing its position as one of Britain’s most valuable private tech firms.

AI voice company ElevenLabs valued at $11bn after $500m funding round

UK-based AI voice company ElevenLabs has raised $500m in new funding, tripling its valuation to $11bn as demand for human-like AI voice technology accelerates.

UK wealth-tech Sidekick has raised £7.8m in Series A funding as it looks to expand access to investment products traditionally available only through private banks.

Sidekick raises £7.8m Series A to scale private-bank style investing for professionals

UK wealth-tech Sidekick has raised £7.8m in Series A funding to scale investment products traditionally offered by private banks, targeting professionals with growing financial complexity.

Peter Jones has added the American Golf chain to his growing business empire, snapping up the UK’s largest golf retailer in a deal that marks a new chapter for the loss-making brand.

Peter Jones buys American Golf as Dragons’ Den star expands retail empire

Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones has acquired American Golf, the UK’s largest golf retailer, as he looks to revive the loss-making chain and expand its online business.

SpaceX has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s fast-growing artificial intelligence venture, in a move designed to bring the billionaire entrepreneur’s AI, space and communications ambitions under a single corporate structure.

SpaceX acquires xAI as Elon Musk moves to unite rockets, satellites and artificial intelligence

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired xAI in a landmark deal that brings rockets, Starlink satellites, X and the Grok chatbot under one roof ahead of a potential blockbuster IPO later this year.

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has completed a sweeping corporate overhaul that values the company at $500 billion, paving the way for it to become a fully fledged for-profit enterprise and one of the world’s most valuable technology companies.

Amazon in talks over $50bn investment in OpenAI as AI arms race accelerates

Amazon is in early talks to invest up to $50bn in OpenAI, as the ChatGPT maker seeks up to $100bn in funding at a valuation of around $830bn amid intense Big Tech competition.

The National Wealth Fund has set out plans to sharply accelerate investment, committing up to £5 billion a year of public money into clean energy, industrial transformation and strategic infrastructure as part of a more focused growth strategy.

National Wealth Fund to double investment pace with focus on clean energy and green steel

The National Wealth Fund plans to invest up to £5bn a year in clean energy, green steel and infrastructure, aiming to unlock £100bn for the UK economy and support 200,000 jobs.

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Legal

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of people affected by a major data breach at Capita can continue with their legal action against the outsourcing group, in a decision being described as a landmark for large-scale data privacy claims in the UK.

High Court clears way for thousands to pursue Capita data breach claims

A High Court judge has ruled that thousands of claimants can continue legal action against Capita over a major 2023 cyber attack, marking a significant moment for UK data privacy cases.

UK-founded legaltech business Lawhive has raised $60 million (£47m) in Series B funding as it accelerates its expansion across the US consumer legal market and doubles down on its AI-driven operating model.

Lawhive raises $60m to scale AI-native consumer law firm across the US

UK legaltech Lawhive has raised $60m in Series B funding to expand its AI-native consumer law firm across the US, surpassing $35m in annualised revenue.

Pinterest has dismissed two engineers after they created and shared a software tool that identified colleagues who had been made redundant during a recent round of job cuts, according to reports.

Pinterest sacks engineers after internal tool exposed laid-off staff during AI-driven cuts

Pinterest has dismissed two engineers who created software to identify colleagues made redundant as the company cuts 15% of jobs and shifts further towards AI.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, and the Act will be implemented on a phased basis, through to 2027.

Implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025: what employers need to know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, and the Act will be implemented on a phased basis, through to 2027.

The High Court has granted an urgent hearing to a judicial review challenging the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs for farms and family businesses, in a move that significantly raises the legal stakes around reforms currently passing through Parliament.

High Court fast-tracks judicial review into inheritance tax relief reforms

The High Court has granted an urgent rolled-up hearing for a judicial review challenging the Government’s proposed changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief from inheritance tax.

Calling a colleague “old” because they struggle with computer skills does not, on its own, amount to age discrimination, an employment tribunal has ruled.

Calling colleagues ‘old’ over IT skills is not age discrimination, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that calling a colleague “old” over poor IT skills does not amount to age discrimination, dismissing claims brought against kitchen retailer Harvey Jones.

UK businesses are being urged to tighten controls around their use of artificial intelligence in 2026, as legal experts warn that poorly governed AI systems are exposing companies to mounting legal, financial and reputational risks.

Legal experts warn UK firms of rising AI risks in 2026 as regulation tightens

Legal experts warn UK businesses face growing legal and compliance risks from AI in 2026, including copyright disputes, hallucinations, data privacy breaches and rapidly evolving regulation.

A bitter trademark dispute over the Beckham name has emerged as a key factor in the growing rift between the Beckhams and their son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz, underscoring how intellectual property law can collide with family relationships when a surname becomes a commercial asset.

The trademark dispute at the heart of the Beckham family feud

A trademark battle over the Beckham name has highlighted how brand ownership can override personal identity, as experts warn the dispute reflects wider risks faced by celebrity families.

Elon Musk has launched a $134 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming both companies unjustly profited from his early backing of the artificial intelligence pioneer and abandoned its founding mission.

Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134bn over ‘wrongful gains’

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134bn from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the AI giants profited unfairly from his early backing.

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Made in Britain

The Made in Britain organisation has raised concerns over Reform UK’s alleged use of a logo resembling its own, stressing political neutrality and lack of authorisation.

‘Made in Britain’ body challenges Reform UK over alleged unauthorised logo use

The Made in Britain organisation has raised concerns over Reform UK’s alleged use of a logo resembling its own, stressing political neutrality and lack of authorisation.

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.

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Newswire

Bitcoin has slipped below the $70,000 mark, erasing the gains made after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as weakening investor demand and regulatory uncertainty weigh on the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin falls below $70,000, wiping out post-election gains

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Opinion

The UK government must overhaul its approach to public sector procurement if it is serious about backing British innovation, according to Justin Megawarne, managing partner at Megaslice, who has accused Whitehall of hiding behind rigid frameworks and “arbitrary scoring systems”.

UK government must end its boycott of British innovation, says Megaslice

How SMEs can build diversity, equity and inclusion into their growth plans

Why Britain’s world stage presence deserves more than lip service

Technology

Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey warns AI training is critical to future of UK jobs

The UK’s data protection watchdog has fined the owner of image-sharing platform Imgur nearly £250,000 after finding serious failures in how the site handled children’s personal data.

ICO fines Imgur owner £247k over children’s data failures

The UK Government has announced a £36 million investment to expand access to advanced artificial intelligence computing, backing a major upgrade of the University of Cambridge’s DAWN supercomputer.

UK invests £36m in AI supercomputer to boost research and startup innovation

Business

Getting a loan in Canada can be straightforward or challenging, depending on your financial profile, the type of loan you need, and where you apply.

The Best Banks and Credit Unions for Mortgages in Canada

Choosing a mortgage lender in Canada is not just about chasing the lowest rate. Just as importantly, it’s about picking terms you can live with, penalties you can understand, and service you can count on when life changes.

Business Champion Awards

Business Champion Awards | Finalists at Awards Awards 2023 | Cherry Martin

Business Champion Awards is a finalist in the Awards Awards 2023

Two years of rewarding SMEs across the country and The Business Champion Awards are finalists themselves

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