New research shows women in the UK risk missing out on £93,000 in lifetime earnings due to the gender pay gap, with disparities widening most between ages 30–59.
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Ocado rolls out Sunswap zero-emission refrigeration on double-deck trailer fleet
Ocado has deployed Sunswap’s battery and solar-powered Endurance refrigeration units on its double-deck trailers, eliminating diesel, cutting 20.5 tonnes of CO2 a year, and supporting its 2040 net-zero target.
UK falls to sixth in global innovation rankings as rivals surge ahead
Britain has dropped to sixth place in the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Global Innovation Index, with South Korea and China climbing the rankings. Science minister Lord Vallance pledges to reverse the decline.
BGC Charity Day 2025 raises record $14m worldwide for good causes
BGC Charity Day 2025 raises a record $14m globally, with 100% of trading revenues donated to over 60 charities, supported by celebrity ambassadors.
Built By Her campaign raises £100k to back women entrepreneurs across the UK
Crowdfunder and Muddy Stilettos’ Built By Her campaign raises £100,000 to support women entrepreneurs, with The Female Archetypes crowned overall winner.
British Gas offers SMEs half-price electricity with PeakSave for Business
British Gas has relaunched its PeakSave for Business trial, giving small firms half-price electricity every Wednesday from 17 September to 22 October, helping SMEs cut costs and support net zero.
NED Awards 2026 launch nominations to honour UK’s leading non-executive directors
Nominations have opened for the 2026 Non-Executive Director Awards, organised by Peel Hunt, recognising the achievements of NEDs across eight categories as the awards celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Workers turn to flexible offices as Tube strikes boost outer London demand
IWG reports a 43% surge in demand for flexible workspaces in outer London during Tube strikes, as commuters opt to work closer to home instead of staying remote.
Millions of Brits to use generative AI for Christmas gift shopping in 2025
Coveo research reveals 71% of Brits plan to use generative AI to help with Christmas shopping this year—double 2024’s figure—as consumers seek inspiration, deals and budgeting support.
TikTok tops list of most scraped websites as AI training reshapes data priorities
Decodo’s 2025 Most Scraped Websites report shows TikTok has surged to the top spot with 321% traffic growth, highlighting how multimodal AI training is driving a shift toward video-first platforms.
Contactless payments could go unlimited
The FCA is consulting on proposals to let banks scrap the £100 contactless card limit, bringing cards in line with unlimited mobile wallet payments.
Virgin Media O2 marks 1,000th apprentice milestone with new film
Virgin Media O2 celebrates hiring its 1,000th apprentice with a short film, highlighting the life-changing impact of apprenticeships and its £1m Talent Fund.
UK startup set to tackle £3bn IT skills gap
A UK startup has unveiled a new platform designed to transform how IT consultancies use and share talent, amid rising concerns about wasted skills and soaring recruitment costs.
AI adoption stalls in large enterprises as doubts grow over returns
AI adoption among large enterprises dips from 14% to 12%, raising concerns over ROI and security. Experts call for training, governance and resilience strategies.
Parents fork out £2.8bn a year to plug university funding gap
Parents and grandparents contribute £2.8bn annually to support UK students as tuition fees and living costs rise, leaving families under mounting financial strain.
