Business

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how information is created, summarized, and distributed, news organizations face one of the most significant structural challenges in modern media history. Search engines increasingly rely on AI-generated responses, social platforms prioritize algorithmic summaries, and audiences often encounter journalism through fragments rather than full articles. At the center of this transformation is Dev Pragad, President, Chief Executive Officer, and co-owner of Newsweek, who has emerged as one of the most...

We are now in a time of manufacturing where precision is more than a technical necessity; it’s a business requirement. The more complex, globally dispersed and demanding things get, the less slack remains in the system. Under these circumstances tolerance management has become a decisive competence and affects competitiveness not only in terms of controlling costs, ensuring quality and improving production efficiency but also for long term market success. What once was a niche engineering problem tolerance management...

If you’ve ever tried to get a home “handover ready,” you’ll know the difference between a normal tidy-up and a proper, tenancy-level clean. It’s not just about making things look presentable—it’s about resetting a property so it feels fresh, hygienic, and genuinely cared for. That matters whether you’re moving out, preparing a rental, selling, or simply trying to protect the value of your home. For many homeowners, the quickest route to that standard is bringing...

The School of Coding & AI (SoC) has taken a massive step in its bid to announce itself on the global stage. The United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence (AI) provider and coding education firm is moving ahead with plans to build a £3 million facility in Dubai. This move is a reflection of the Middle East’s digital ambitions and the international demand for advanced technical skills. SoC is a respected industry-focused education provider in Britain and...

When standard solutions start holding you back, it might be time to think about something built for your business. Most UK businesses start with off-the-shelf software. Makes sense. Tools like Xero, Salesforce or Monday.com are affordable, quick to deploy, and cover the basics well. For early-stage companies focused on survival and growth, these ready-made solutions provide what you need without a big upfront investment. But as your company grows and your processes get more sophisticated,...

Choosing a mortgage lender in Canada is not just about chasing the lowest rate. Just as importantly, it’s about picking terms you can live with, penalties you can understand, and service you can count on when life changes. Because a mortgage is usually the biggest debt you’ll ever take on, the “best” lender is the one that aligns with your plan — whether that’s flexibility, certainty, speed, or hands-on advice. Fortunately, Canada gives borrowers a...

Political judgement matters to markets as much as it does to voters. As fresh revelations from the Epstein files trigger police interest and intensify scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s role in public office, the controversy is fast becoming a wider test of Labour’s credibility in government. In this exclusive commentary for Business Matters, former Downing Street strategist Alastair Campbell reflects on how a story once seen as historical embarrassment has evolved into a live political risk,...

Britain’s only tin mine could end up exporting much of its future production to the United States after the American government signalled it is prepared to provide up to $225 million (£166 million) in financing to revive the historic South Crofty site in Cornwall. Cornish Metals, which is working to bring the South Crofty mine near Camborne back into production, has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim),...

Small business owners struggling with the stress caused by late or unpaid invoices have been offered new support, as fresh guidance is launched to address the mental health impact of cashflow pressure. Timed to coincide with Time to Talk Day, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) has published new online guidance designed to help SMEs and freelancers access mental health support while also pointing them towards practical steps to tackle late payment issues....

Stellantis, the European carmaker behind Vauxhall, Citroën and Fiat, has taken a €22bn hit after admitting it overestimated the pace of electric vehicle adoption and reversing its push towards an all-electric future. The Franco-Italian automotive group said the strategic U-turn would result in €22bn of future losses, write-offs and cancellation costs linked to electric models that will no longer be brought to market. Around €6.5bn of that charge will involve cash leaving the business. The...