The UK are better prepared for cyber attacks than they were a few years ago, according to Microsoft’s UK security boss. However, a larger majority of UK businesses are still vulnerable to threats.
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Tesco to Revamp Clubcard Branding Following Loss to Lidl in Court Case
Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl.
How SMEs are adapting their recruitment approach to counter cost-of-living pressures in 2024
With challenges such as cost-of-living pressures sitting high on the agenda for businesses in 2024, the Skills for Life campaign’s ‘Skills Horizon 2024 Barometer’, has found that 64% of SMEs in England are deploying lower-cost recruitment tactics to continue investing in talent.
Fintech chiefs debate AI skills crisis in Parliament
Leaders from the technology industry have issued an urgent warning for the government to increase regulation and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Providing credibility to your numbers
Who and what data you trust in business is important and increasingly audits are being used to provide confirmation of the facts – whether to shareholders, potential investors or banks.
Everyone says they want feedback on their ideas – but this isn’t entirely true. Even for the business critical issues
Even the most well-meaning and gently delivered constructive criticism can feel like a complete shock to the system, and most people do not take feedback as well as they’d perhaps like
Unions Demand Action to Prevent Repeat of P&O Ferries Scandal
On the second anniversary of the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal, unions are urging the government to take decisive action to protect seafarers and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Unspent Big Tech Training Funds to Be Used for Small Business Upskilling Overhaul
Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking skills funding programme titled ‘Be the Digital Business,’ aimed at assisting thousands of SMEs in England to train individuals for digital careers.
From Grief to Growth: The Transformative Journey of Empathy in a Chemical Company
In a quiet corner of the bustling chemical company, I found myself entangled in a story that unfolded the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of empathy.
Hopes build for spring revival in UK housing market
Hopes are on the rise within the real estate sector, with indicators suggesting a potential spring revival in the housing market.
New Data Reveals Generation Z’s Shifting Career Landscape Towards Freelancing and Self-Employment
In light of ongoing job instability, recent UK data indicates a significant inclination among 16-26 year olds towards freelance, self-employed, or side hustle careers over traditional full-time employment.
Vacancies fall as employers rein in hiring
Job vacancy numbers plummeted last year as firms reacted to uncertainty in the economy. That’s according to the latest report from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology.
British Businesses Show Support for Labour’s Innovation Agenda, New Study Finds
Recent research has identified a new trend among British businesses, with an overwhelming majority backing the Labour Party’s stance on fostering innovation.
HMRC spends over £80m on ‘work from home’ devices
HM Revenue & Customs has been criticised for its ‘couch potato culture’ after spending over £80m on remote working devices, according to official figures.
Chancellor’s ‘generous’ National Insurance cut will increase tax for millions
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s 2% National Insurance (‘NIC’) cut may not be as generous as he proclaimed at last week’s Spring Budget, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.