Danish golfing legend Thomas Bjorn is the latest star to agree terms to play on the new European Players Tour (EPT), the first-ever golf tour of its type where amateurs with handicaps compete with professionals in the same order of merit.
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Your survival guide to the office Christmas party
With Shakin’ Stevens back on our radios for the first time in 12 months, and a shipment of mince pies large enough to feed a small army having arrived at your local supermarket, it’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas wherever you go.
Can Do Better!
As 2023 draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s a natural time for reflection on both our achievements and unfulfilled aspirations.
UK small businesses face costs 10k higher than during the same period last year
New data has revealed data showing that SMEs in the UK face costs £10,000 higher than they were during the same period last year.
Octopus Energy and The Hill Group partner to deliver UK’s biggest ‘Zero Bills’ development
Energy and technology group Octopus Energy has joined forces with The Hill Group, the award-winning five-star housebuilder and Clarion Housing Group, the largest social landlord in the country, in a landmark strategic partnership to revolutionise sustainable living in the UK.
Judges approve use ChatGPT in legal rulings
Judges will be allowed use ChatGPT to help write legal rulings despite warnings that artificial intelligence (AI) can invent cases that never happened.
UK Government’s review on payments and cash flow a ‘step forward’
The UK Government has published its most recent review into business payments and cash flow.
Airbnb launches Pay Over Time with Klarna in UK to offer more flexible payments for guests
Airbnb and Klarna have joined forces to launch Pay Over Time with Klarna, a new way for guests in the UK to spread the cost of their reservation.
Which ‘out of officer’ are you? How stress-free will your Christmas holiday really be?
New Research has found that a lot of workers struggle to switch off from work when on holiday, with nearly two-thirds thinking or worrying about work at some point while on annual leave.
Corporate profiteering ‘significantly’ boosted global prices, study shows
Profiteering has played a significant role in boosting inflation during 2022, according to a report that calls for a global corporation tax to curb excess profits.
One in five businesses have been victims of cyber attack in the last year, new research shows
New research has revealed that one in five UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack or incident, with nearly one in 10 small businesses experiencing this in the last year. This number rises to 35% of large corporate businesses, showing the increasing risk that cyber presents.
Cybercrime and SME’s – why your business could be next
What do the terms ‘malware’ and ‘ransomware’ mean to you? Probably not very much given that they sound more like plot lines from an Ian Flemming novel rather than very real threats to the stability and viability of our businesses.
Generative AI needs an ethical reboot finds new report
New research among UK creatives reveals more than three quarters of content rights holders are aware that AI is using their work without permission or payment
UK entrepreneurism is being threatened by online scams
Retail scams across the UK are threatening the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation, according to new research out today which reveals millions of consumers are shunning small and independent businesses due to misguided lack of trust.
Pay inflation peaks as labour market cools, but skills crisis likely to intensify
The pay inflation that the UK’s workforce has experienced over the last year may have peaked, with economists predicting a stagnant picture for economic growth in 2024. However, staff confidence remains high amid the growing skills crisis.
