As businesses worldwide grapple with the rapid rise of AI, a new study suggests that UK businesses are best at bringing technological expertise into their leadership roles. The growing portion of women in the c-suite and boardroom is supercharging the process, according to Accenture. Emma Kendrew, Accenture’s technology lead in the UK, commented, “Britain’s most...
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UK Government Establishes Shadow Great British Railways
The UK government is progressing the reform of Britain’s railways as the Public Ownership Bill moves through its final stages in the House of Commons. The reforms aim to prioritise passengers and address longstanding issues of delays, cancellations, and unreliable services. They are also expected to generate significant savings for taxpayers, estimated at 150 million...
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UK workers paying for GenAI tools themselves
As they are pressured to be more productive, a portion of UK employees are paying for generative AI tools out of their own pocket. Only around one-fifth of workers to have used the technology at work have done so with tools commissioned by their own company. For decades now, working conditions have seen an incremental...
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UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Set to Grow
UK-Ukraine trade is set to grow as the UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) today [Sunday 1 September] enters into force, allowing businesses on both sides to benefit from quicker and cheaper trade. The digital agreement is one of the first of its kind and opens the door to wider shifts to digital trading systems. Such...
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United Rentals opens new branch in Bathgate – Scottish Business News
United Rentals UK Ltd are expanding its network of branches in the United Kingdom, as the team commences operations at its new branch located in Bathgate, Scotland. The expansion north of the border promises to be a ‘game changer’ for the company, providing a reliable, sustainable and effective response service to its customers based in...
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Marriage Certificate: 4 Nigerians jailed for exploiting people’s desperation to remain in United Kingdom
A Woolwich Crown Court in London has convicted and sentenced four Nigerians for forging over 2,000 marriage certificates to illegally help people desperate to remain in the United Kingdom. UK Home Office Chief Immigration Officer Paul Moran described the development as an exploitation of people’s desperation following the court’s ruling on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. ...
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Under Armour HOVR Fade 2 becomes UK’s top selling golf shoe
Under Armour’s HOVR Fade 2 SL has become the top selling men’s golf shoe in the UK* after enjoying a strong month of unit sales in July which saw it outstrip the next top-selling model in the market by a factor of nearly two to one. Offering performance and comfort in a lightweight package, the...
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United Kingdom in decline: Time to ‘switch off and plug it back in’
BROKEN BRITAIN – As Britain hurtles through yet another year of what feels like a never-ending soap opera of national decline. Many citizens wonder if the only solution left is to follow that age-old piece of tech advice: “Switch it off and plug it back in again.” From street riots that seem to have their...
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Outstanding places to go solo in the United Kingdom – London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The UK has in store plenty of stunning sightseeing spots, which are yet to be explored. A solo trip is one of the best ways to discover the world surrounding you. Besides, it would allow you to immerse yourself in personal interests. However, if you are scheduling a trip to this country, you may choose...
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British Chamber of Commerce launches office in Kampala
By ISMAIL LADU The British Chamber of Commerce has launched its offices in Kampala, seeking to boost business ties between British and local traders. A dispatch released after the launch said it will act as a collective voice and use the business community’s influence “to engage in trade policy, reduce barriers to entry, and increase...
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Rachel Reeves warns of tax rises despite best growth in G7
Ms Reeves has already warned of “tough decisions” in her maiden Budget this autumn, including on welfare. “If you can work, you should work,” she said after official figures showed worklessness in Britain rose to its highest level in more than a decade. The country’s strong economic performance was achieved despite the economy flatlining in...
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UK provides $17.3 mn to support Tata Steel’s Port Talbot workers
“Negotiations with Tata Steel on the future of the site will continue separately. But this government will not wait for a crisis to overtake us before acting,” Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said in a statement 1 min read Last Updated : Aug 15 2024 | 7:37 AM IST Britain will grant 13.5 million pounds...