Business

When Dr. Gina Acosta Potter began her education career in 1995, she had no idea that her first classroom would lay the foundation for nearly three decades of leadership. She was one of only two graduates from U.C. Los Angeles’ teaching credential and Masters Degree program selected for a teaching role in the Santa Monica-Malibu School District. That early opportunity shaped the way she viewed students, teaching, and learning. “I walked in on the first...

Preston Cherouny is a seasoned operations leader based in Washington, D.C., known for his steady approach to management and his focus on people, process, and purpose. As Chief Operating Officer at St. John’s Church, he brings together financial discipline, organisational skill, and compassion to help the institution run smoothly while staying true to its mission. Born in Atlanta in 1965 and raised in Canton, Connecticut, Preston learned the value of humility and perseverance early in...

UK companies that export food or chemicals face increasing challenges. Regulations are becoming stricter, customers expect the highest quality, and even small mistakes can have serious consequences, from product recalls to delivery delays. Transporting liquids or powdered substances requires particular care, as contamination at any point can create major problems. A solution that has proven effective in practice is the use of certified ibc containers. These specially designed containers are built to transport products safely...

Jia Xu is a computer scientist and AI researcher with a global academic career spanning Europe, Asia, and the United States. She is currently where her work focuses on natural language processing and large language models. Xu began her academic journey in Germany. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at TU Berlin, studying and working entirely in German. She later earned her PhD from RWTH Aachen University under Professor Hermann Ney, a leading figure...

We have been experiencing a real boom in IT field for some time now. Recent years have brought a rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. More and more things we once saw only in movies are now becoming reality. AI has entered many areas of our lives — from medicine and business to education, finance and everyday digital tools. As a result, the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to grow. Taking the...

Private equity investment in the UK is showing renewed signs of life, as dealmakers adapt to higher interest rates, tighter lending conditions and growing pressure from investors for more control and lower fees. While mega-buyouts remain subdued, a quieter but significant shift is under way: the rise of co-investments in private markets. After two years of muted activity, UK-focused private equity firms are increasingly targeting mid-market opportunities, platform acquisitions and bolt-on deals, particularly in sectors...

UK government borrowing has climbed to its second-highest level on record for the first eight months of the financial year, underlining the scale of the challenge facing Rachel Reeves despite stronger tax receipts. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the government borrowed £132.3 billion between April and November, £10 billion more than over the same period last year. The only higher total for that stretch of the year was recorded in...

Tom Pellereau, the first winner of The Apprentice to secure an equity investment from Lord Sugar, has regained full ownership of his business after buying out Lord Sugar’s 50 per cent stake. The deal, agreed 14 years after the original investment, returns Styl Pro to 100 per cent founder ownership and marks the end of one of the show’s longest-running business partnerships. Financial terms of the buyout have not been disclosed. Pellereau founded Styl Pro...

The strategy behind goZeal’s movement to transform talent and the future of work In 2025, when “flexibility” is marketed as a perk and “diversity” is measured as a KPI, goZeal is taking a different approach. Founded by Sanghamithra (Sangha) Penesetti, the company is not following the traditional rules of recruitment and workforce development. Instead, it is rewriting them. goZeal’s mission is simple: “You employ us. We employ change.” This phrase reflects more than a tagline....

Millions of people could soon be able to spend more than £100 with a single tap of their bank card, after the financial regulator confirmed plans to lift the current contactless payment limit. From March, banks and card providers will be allowed to set their own maximum limits for contactless payments, including the option of removing the cap altogether, without requiring customers to enter their PIN. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also encouraged firms...