Once known primarily for pyramids and pharaohs, Egypt has quietly climbed the global hot list for executives who refuse to choose between profit and pleasure. Visitor numbers from the UK alone jumped 24 per cent last year, and a growing share of those travelers are arriving with a laptop in one hand and a snorkel in the other. As companies embrace flexible work policies, the country’s winning blend of modern infrastructure, favourable costs, and show‑stopping experiences is...
Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JP Morgan Chase, has warned that the United States faces a 50 per cent chance of recession, citing the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and a growing mix of economic headwinds. Speaking as markets continue to reel from the uncertainty triggered by the new tariff regime, Dimon said the world’s largest economy faces “considerable turbulence”. He pointed to stubborn inflation, high fiscal deficits, elevated asset prices and continued...
Intelligent automation platforms promise speed, efficiency, and smarter decision-making for the modern insurance enterprise. But with so many automation solutions on the market, choosing between these platforms can be difficult, and it’s not always clear when new platforms are warranted. How do you estimate your prospective return on investment (ROI) for each of these platforms? The Potential of Automation for the Insurance Industry As AI-powered automation for the Insurance industry can be extremely valuable, in...
Workplace safety and health remains paramount to workplace operations. Protecting your workforce isn’t just a legal duty, but a moral one, and one that will help minimise downtime and fines. While workplace health and safety in the UK entered maturity a few decades ago, 2025 continues to move the goal posts on what’s expected. Key UK & EU developments Regulators across the UK and EU are focused on adapting safety protocols for the modern work...
The fusion of technology and sports has created dynamic experiences that engage fans in ways unimaginable just a decade ago. Digital interactive games are at the forefront of this transformation, blending physical activity, augmented reality, and virtual challenges to immerse audiences in the world of sports. These interactive games add an element of inclusion, making sports events accessible and enjoyable for all. Companies like Interactive 365, known for their sensory and interactive innovations, are driving...
Fire and rehire, also known as dismissal and re-engagement, is a practice that’s been around in the business world for a long time. It involves companies dismissing an employee, and then immediately rehiring them. With the ‘new’ job, comes a new contract which will generally contain less favourable terms for the staff member in question. Yulia Barnes, Founder and Managing Director of boutique commercial law firm, Barnes Law Associates highlight a recent example which made...
The Russian Exhibition Foundation stated in its report “Main Risks of Geoeconomic Forecast of Key Events in 2025” that the U.S. stock market is expected to pull back in 2025, and more and more liquidity will penetrate into digital assets. In this case, Bitcoin may reach $150,000 with large fluctuations. At the same time, experts predict that the favorable environment under the leadership of the new US president will contribute to the growth of the...
A clear majority of UK voters believe the government should prioritise strengthening trade ties with the EU over pursuing a new economic deal with the United States, according to new polling released this weekend. The findings, published by the internationalist thinktank Best for Britain, suggest that public opinion has shifted decisively since the Brexit referendum, with many voters now viewing the UK’s economic future as more closely aligned with its European neighbours. The trend has...
Britain’s top companies were already tightening their belts in anticipation of a worsening global economic outlook — even before President Trump’s tariff U-turns sent markets into a tailspin. A new Deloitte survey of FTSE 350 finance chiefs, carried out at the end of March, shows that concern about geopolitical risk was at its highest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Fears about the health of the US economy — still the largest in the world...
The UK’s retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are facing mounting pressure as the ripple effects of President Trump’s global tariff policies continue to destabilise trade and drive up costs — despite a temporary 90-day pause on new duties. Amanda French, partner and head of retail and leisure at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, warns that the sector is grappling with prolonged uncertainty, particularly as the threat of renewed US tariffs and the ongoing trade...
