Charities express concern over Tesco’s new evening-only food collection rules, citing difficulties in finding volunteers and distributing food to those in need.
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0penAI Unveils GPT-4o: The Next Generation AI Chatbot with Enhanced Conversational Abilities
OpenAI introduces GPT-4o, an advanced version of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, featuring improved speed, conversational fluency, and capabilities such as image analysis and emotion recognition.
Seaside Charm: Tiny Beachfront Ice Cream Hut Hits Market for £1.5 Million
The quaint ice cream kiosk, “The Old Stable,” nestled along the scenic Salcombe estuary in south Devon, is up for sale, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of coveted coastline overlooking golden sandy shores.
UK Economy Surges Ahead as GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations
Analysts revise GDP forecasts upwards as the UK economy emerges from recession, spurred by strong first-quarter growth. Investment banks and consultancies respond positively to the data, projecting accelerated expansion for the year ahead.
Simply Asset Finance Achieves Record Revenue as SMEs Embrace Alternative Lenders Over Big Banks
Specialist SME lender Simply Asset Finance reports record annual revenue amidst a trend of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) favouring alternative financing solutions over traditional big banks, highlighting the growing demand for accessible business funding.
Ex-offenders “neglected” in the workplace due to lack of digital skills, warns Digital Poverty Alliance
With current reoffending rates on the rise, prison leavers are facing neglect when seeking to reintegrate into society due to insufficient digital skills, according to the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA).
Workers shun business parks as ‘the office’ prefer city centres
The dynamics of office space preferences have shifted dramatically in recent years, with business parks experiencing significant vacancies as companies prioritise city centre locations to accommodate their workforce’s evolving needs.
Nadhim Zahawi confirms he paid nearly £5m for tax error
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed to the BBC that he paid nearly £5 million to authorities to settle his tax affairs.
Lidl increases pay to match Aldi in battle for staff
Lidl has raised its basic wages to match those of its competitor Aldi in a bid to attract and retain staff.
WFH Parents Accused of Fuelling Increase in Friday School Absences
Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, has voiced concern over a noticeable surge in children skipping school on Fridays, attributing the trend to parents who work from home.
They say size doesn’t matter. They’re lying
There may be few certainties in life, but when it comes to the marketing world, there are several hard facts that account for why it is really, really tough to go from being a small business to a large one.
Natwest on track to exceed investment in women led businesses target: lending £1.5bn to date
NatWest Group has announced today that it has now lent over £1.5bn to female-led businesses since 2021, and is on track to exceed its target to lend £2bn by the end of 2025.
Change for the better
The phrase “Nothing stays the same” is often used when we look perhaps nostalgically at the past.
West Yorkshire Mayor kickstarts “region of learning” with £10 million investment
People facing barriers to employment will benefit from over £9.5 million to help them get the skills they need to secure well-paid work.
Global Savings Group calls out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after news sites penalised
The brand behind the world’s largest online shopping community has today called out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after they unfairly penalised news site revenue streams.