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Fintech chiefs debate AI skills crisis in Parliament 

Leaders from the technology industry have issued an urgent warning for the government to increase regulation and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Speaking at last night’s Parliamentary AI and Fintech Summit, which was hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford, and chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, proposals were put forward for businesses to work with the government increase training around AI in the fintech industry. Over 90 industry experts, academics and tech leaders...

Untapped Benefits Of Retargeting In Search Marketing Campaigns

Search marketing campaigns are essential for businesses that want to boost their online presence and reach a larger audience. Retargeting is an invaluable tool that allows marketers to connect with potential customers more personally. Retargeting takes advantage of people’s browsing behaviour by targeting ads based on recent searches. To make this a little easier to understand, if someone searches for “shoes” in Google, they might see shoe-related ads when they visit other websites or check...

Everyone says they want feedback on their ideas – but this isn’t entirely true. Even for the business critical issues

Let’s face it – receiving feedback can be uncomfortable. Even the most well-meaning and gently delivered constructive criticism can feel like a complete shock to the system, and most people do not take feedback as well as they’d perhaps like. This can be problematic enough when it comes to employee experience of performance reviews, but when it’s your own business you’re receiving feedback on, it can feel much more personal. And far more emotive. This...

Providing credibility to your numbers

Who and what data you trust in business is important and increasingly audits are being used to provide confirmation of the facts – whether to shareholders, potential investors or banks. An audit is a statutory requirement for many businesses and is often performed on a voluntary basis by firms who do not otherwise have a legal requirement to have one undertaken. The purpose of a statutory audit to form an independent opinion on the financial...

Britain Set to Trial ‘Flying Taxis’ by 2026, Potentially Boosting UK Economy by £45bn

The UK is gearing up to trial its first electric flying taxis by 2026, a move that could see these futuristic modes of transport in regular use by the end of the decade, according to government sources. Unveiled on Monday, the Future of Flight initiative sets out a roadmap aimed at bringing technology once relegated to the realms of science fiction into the skies of the UK. After initial trials in 2026, the first piloted...

Unspent Big Tech Training Funds to Be Used for Small Business Upskilling Overhaul

Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking skills funding programme titled ‘Be the Digital Business,’ aimed at assisting thousands of SMEs in England to train individuals for digital careers. In a collaborative effort, data, digital, and tech apprenticeship provider QA, alongside mentoring provider Be the Business, will spearhead the programme. ‘Be the Digital Business’ will offer fully funded training for individuals to enter roles in Data and AI, Cyber Security, and Cloud IT, along with...

Unions Demand Action to Prevent Repeat of P&O Ferries Scandal

On the second anniversary of the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal, unions are urging the government to take decisive action to protect seafarers and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The controversial mass dismissal by P&O Ferries saw 786 British crew members lose their jobs in favour of low-paid agency staff. Despite admitting to illegal actions, the company has faced no sanctions and continues to operate without consequence, undercutting competitors on labor costs....

From Grief to Growth: The Transformative Journey of Empathy in a Chemical Company

In a quiet corner of the bustling chemical company, I found myself entangled in a story that unfolded the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of empathy. At the helm of the organisation was John Burrows, a man weathered by the storms of life, particularly the devastating loss of his own son to suicide. The CEO, grappling with the weight of grief, had unknowingly become a recipient of the counselling services we...

A Beginner’s Guide to iGaming

The phrase ‘iGaming’ has been used a lot in relation to sports betting so you may not be too familiar with it but recently the trend has taken the UK by storm. Online gambling venues have reached an all-time high and the number of active online gamblers has reached 24.7 million. The world of iGaming includes everything from horse betting to casino games so it might initially seem confusing if you’re dipping your toe in...

Recession Concerns Ease as Economic Growth Diversifies Across UK Sectors

In a positive turn of events, economic growth has become more widespread across the UK’s private sector, reaching a ten-month high in February. According to Lloyds Bank’s monthly economy tracker, ten out of 14 sectors experienced an increase in output last month, marking the most extensive growth since April 2023. Notably, software and financial services led the pack, benefiting from heightened demand and expanded output. This surge underscores the resilience of the UK’s services sector,...