Official figures have confirmed that the UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, after the latest estimate found it contracted in the last two quarters of 2023. In a blow to the government’s economic standing, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy, as measured by gross domestic product, shrank...
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Wilko is opening 300 new UK stores – here’s the full list of confirmed locations so far
Fans of beloved homeware chain Wilko, it seems there’s plenty of life in the old dog yet. Having closed 400 stores last year, the brand’s new boss has announced plans to open hundreds of new outlets. And now we know where some of those stores are going to be – and when they’ll open, with...
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Job cuts loom for across Big Four following ‘over-hiring’
As Deloitte commences a landmark restructuring of its operations, amid a consulting market slowdown, employees are reportedly weighing up their other options. However, the same pressures which have triggered Deloitte’s changes are increasingly leading other top firms to freeze hiring and cut jobs. The number of job vacancies at UK consultancies tumbled by over 80%...
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AI Poses ‘Jobs Apocalypse’, Warns Report | Silicon UK Tech News
IPPR report warns AI could remove almost 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with low paid, youngsters and women most at risk In recent months the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) have highlighted bias, discrimination, misinformation, and autonomous weapons, but a new report has issued a sobering reminder about the impact on jobs....
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What April 2024 has in store for your star sign
Welcome to April! The bad news is that this month is pretty much all Mercury Retrograde (1st – 25th April) and we all know about that pesky planet and its tricks. Get through it by double-checking the details and having a plan B when it comes to any major travel, business, tech, or communication tasks....
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AI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows
Artificial intelligence could eliminate up to nearly 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, according to a new study, which cautions that women and early-career employees are most at risk of being put out of work. Government policy, however, could allow the U.K. to avert job losses and harness AI for a breakneck economic surge,...
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West Beach tennis courts set for £56,000 makeover – Canterbury Newsroom
Home » Latest News » West Beach tennis courts set for £56,000 makeover Work has begun on a £56,000 investment to renovate five public tennis courts at West Beach in Whitstable. It’s a joint project between the LTA (formerly known as the Lawn Tennis Association) and Canterbury City Council and will see all the courts resurfaced and...
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Green claims: CMA secures landmark changes from ASOS, Boohoo and Asda
The undertakings secured by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) commit ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda – which together make over £4.4 billion annually from UK fashion sales alone – to change the way they display, describe, and promote their green credentials, meaning millions of customers can expect to see clear and accurate green...
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AI ‘apocalypse’ could take away almost 8m jobs in UK, says report
Almost 8 million UK jobs could be lost to artificial intelligence in a “jobs apocalypse”, according to a report warning that women, younger workers and those on lower wages are at most risk from automation. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said that entry level, part-time and administrative jobs were most exposed to being...
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Trump’s wealth surges by $5.5bn as Truth Social starts trading
Donald Trump has entered the ranks of the world’s 500 richest people after shares in his social media company surged on their Wall Street debut. Shares in Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the entity behind Mr Trump’s Twitter rival Truth Social, rose by more than 50pc at one point after it arrived on the...
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UK Store Closures Put Spotlight on Digital Shoppers
One of the U.K.’s oldest retailers, Marks and Spencer (M&S) announced last week it plans to shutter 110 stores during the next five years. This news comes only weeks after reports that the British division of The Body Shop was closing nearly half of its 198 U.K.-based stores and reducing its headcount by 40 percent....
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Starbucks targets 100 more UK stores following strong outlet and sales growth
The US coffee chain achieved its goal of opening 100 new UK stores last year and will continue to focus on drive-thru and smaller format stores to drive growth A drive-thru Starbucks store in York, UK, operated by franchisee 23.5 Degrees | Photo credit: 23.5 Degrees Starbucks has announced plans to open 100 more...