By Jess Jones Iconic British manufacturer Dyson said it ramped up investment into research and development (R&D) by 40 per cent in 2023, as it looks to capitalise on rapidly growing technology sectors. Dyson, the maker of vacuum cleaners, fans and hair…
Hunt told TfL must get long-term funding to avoid ‘terminal decline’
By Guy Taylor London’s real estate sector has launched fresh calls for a long-term funding package for Transport for London (TfL) ahead of the upcoming Spring Budget. The London Property Alliance, which represents over 400 real estate developers, inves…
We must build trust in AI to boost SME adoption, tech minister says
By Jennifer Sieg Developing trust in artificial intelligence is crucial if more small businesses are going to integrate the new technology in their operations, the UK’s tech minister has said. More than half of Britain’s small and medium-sized firms ar…
Business leaders are concerned about facing litigation over missed ESG targets
By Maria Ward-Brennan A new report highlighted that nearly two thirds of UK business leaders are concerned that their ESG targets will put them at risk of litigation. According to research by insurance broker, Gallagher, 72 per cent of respondents admi…
Spring Budget 2024: What are business groups lobbying for?
By Jessica Frank-Keyes Firms up and down the UK will be waiting in anticipation for Jeremy Hunt and the Treasury to reveal the contents of next week’s Spring Budget. But ahead of the Chancellor opening the famous Red Box, business lobbying groups will …
Skipton chief: It’s ‘dangerous’ to wait for the government to help build more houses
By Charlie Conchie Stuart Haire has a surprising admission to make about the 170-year old building society he now runs. “When I first joined I hadn’t heard of it,” the chief of Skipton tells City A.M. in an interview. The affable Glaswegian had an illu…
‘That is the truth’: Mauricio Pochettino makes claim about Gary Neville and Liverpool after last night’s games
Mauricio Pochettino believes that Gary Neville’s comments about Chelsea came out of frustration with Liverpool’s victory. The FA Cup took centre stage on Wednesday night and both Chelsea and Liverpool picked up wins over Championship competition. Chels…
Spring Budget 2024: Hospitality bosses urge Government for more relief before ‘doing irreversible damage’
By Laura McGuire Ahead of the Spring Budget, bosses across the UK’s troubled hospitality sector are piling fresh pressure on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide greater relief before “doing irreversible damage”. Only two months into the new year and alre…
Five finalists revealed for Veuve Clicquot’s 52nd year of Bold awards
By Jennifer Sieg The latest spotlight has been placed on some of the UK’s most exciting and emerging femaleentrepreneurs as Veuve Clicquot reveals the five finalists up for this year’s Bold Awards. The Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards are one of the oldest c…
Taiwan detects 19 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels around nation
Taipei [Taiwan], February 29 (ANI): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 19 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around the country during the last 24 hours until 6 am (local time) on Thursday. According to Taiwan’s Min…