Business

TikTok has taken a decisive step towards securing its future in the United States after its Chinese owner, ByteDance, signed binding agreements with a group of US and international investors to operate the app’s American business. In a memo to staff on Thursday, TikTok’s chief executive, Shou Zi Chew, confirmed that the deal will see a new joint venture take control of the platform’s US operations, bringing to an end years of political uncertainty and...

You’re getting solid results. ROAS looks healthy. You go to increase your daily budget and Facebook refuses to let you go beyond $50. Frustrating? Definitely. Random? Not at all. What you’re running into isn’t a mysterious bug. It’s part of Meta’s risk and pacing system — and once you understand how it works, you can plan around it instead of fighting it. Daily Budget vs. Account Spending Limits First, it helps to separate two different...

Are you running a small business that’s growing? Congratulations. Chances are that you’re dealing with several things at once. Maybe you’re managing your team and chasing invoices, all while trying to find five minutes for lunch. Your plate is full. It’s because of this that you may forget about waste management. You might not realise it, but inefficient waste disposal can cost you time, money, and impact your team’s productivity. All that debris adds up,...

Artificial intelligence is likely to displace workers from jobs in a way comparable to the Industrial Revolution, the governor of the Bank of England has warned, as concerns grow over the impact of the technology on entry-level employment and younger workers. Andrew Bailey said the rapid adoption of AI across the economy made it essential that the UK invested in training, education and skills to help workers transition into new roles created by the technology....

Online gambling continues to gain traction, especially as digital platforms become more accessible. Players aren’t just looking for entertainment; they want platforms that operate transparently, process payments securely, and follow legal standards. Regulation has become central to that experience. Businesses that rely on trust and long-term customer engagement have a lot to gain from understanding how licensed online casinos operate. These platforms show how regulation and transparency can support both compliance and commercial success. Why...

Expanding into new markets often exposes teams to payroll hurdles that slow growth and create compliance risks. Different countries have unique tax laws, payment systems, and employment rules that make managing payroll across borders complex. An Employer of Record (EOR) helps simplify these challenges so growing teams can stay focused on business goals instead of payroll headaches. As companies scale across regions, they face new obstacles related to paying staff accurately, managing currencies, and meeting...

PPE Medpro, the company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, has been wound up after a court ruling that makes it unlikely the government will recover most of the £148 million owed over a failed pandemic PPE contract. The Insolvency and Companies Court ordered the company into liquidation on Thursday, just months after it lost a High Court battle with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over the supply of 25 million surgical gowns...

Mental health in the workplace has become a central concern for Australian businesses, with organisations increasingly recognising that employee wellbeing directly influences productivity, retention, and company culture. While mental health initiatives often focus on counselling services, flexible working arrangements, and stress management programmes, one fundamental element is frequently overlooked: the physical environment in which employees spend their working hours. Here’s a startling reality: the average office worker spends 1,700 hours per year sitting at their...

Shoppers are paying significantly more for Christmas food this year, with festive chocolate treats costing up to 70 per cent more than last Christmas and the price of a turkey rising by as much as £15, according to new research from consumer champion Which?. The organisation analysed the cost of key ingredients for a traditional Christmas dinner alongside popular seasonal treats such as mince pies, sparkling wine and chocolates. It found that while overall grocery...

Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, in a move that could value the business at more than $500 billion and further intensify competition in the global AI market. The talks, first reported by The Information and subsequently confirmed by multiple sources, are said to be at an early and fluid stage. News of the potential deal pushed Amazon shares up around...