Strategy
One in five businesses have been victims of cyber attack in the last year, new research shows
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> 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. With…
Read More »Corporate profiteering ‘significantly’ boosted global prices, study shows
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> 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. Analysis of the financial accounts of many of the UK’s biggest businesses found that profits far outpaced increases in costs, helping…
Read More »Bank of England set to examine risks posed by artificial intelligence
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The Bank of England will examine the financial stability risks posed by artificial intelligence in an effort to keep regulators’ eyes open to the technology’s threats. Andrew Bailey said policymakers were “learning at speed” about the impact of AI on the economy and financial sector, leading regulators…
Read More »Next CEO Lord Wolfson says planning rules are stifling economy and society
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The chief executive of Next has called for an overhaul of Britain’s planning rules as he warned that the current system is “holding back industry and society”. Lord Wolfson of Aspley Guise, 56, said that trying to build stores of the right size in the places where…
Read More »Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray warns of ‘softening’ in global luxury market as sales fall
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has warned of “softening” in the global luxury market as underlying sales at its upmarket division, which includes the House of Fraser department stores and Flannels chain, dived more than 11%. The fall, which does not take into account acquisitions, follows the closure…
Read More »UK house prices rise again as easing of mortgage rates tempts more buyers
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> UK house prices rose for the second month in a row in November, according to a leading index, as a slight easing in mortgage rates helped coax more buyers into the market. The average price of a UK property rose by £1,394 – or 0.5% – last…
Read More »What methods to use for safe online payments?
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> In the current online culture and economy, it is critical for business owners to set up an online presence for their brands and themselves. Having an internet presence facilitates customer outreach, provides additional information about your product or service, and streamlines the purchasing process. But, given the…
Read More »Strategies For Success: Choosing Technology Investments That Propel Business Forward
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The profound impact of these choices can influence a company’s success, from influencing operational efficiency and customer engagement to overall market positioning. This article is a guide, a roadmap to navigate the intricate landscape of technology decisions, focusing on strategies that propel businesses forward. In an age…
Read More »Why choose built-in furniture
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> When decorating a home, people are increasingly choosing built-in furniture. It is a modern solution that allows you to decorate a room elegantly. With built-in wardrobes, you can decorate a bedroom, living room, children’s room, or dressing room. It is a universal option with which you will…
Read More »DWP errors leave more than 200,000 pensioners £1.3bn out of pocket
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> More than 200,000 pensioners were left out of pocket by a total of £1.3bn last year and many will never be repaid because of lax record keeping, according to parliament’s spending watchdog. Computer errors at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) meant 165,000 also missed out…
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