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Today I sit down with Edward Read—Oxford Brookes University alumnus and hospitality veteran—to hear about his post-graduation career. Read graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management, a standout program for aspiring hospitality industry professionals. His career has taken him around the world, working for some of the world’s top hotel brands, including Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La Group, and Swire Hotels. Read has just embarked on a new journey...

Communication is central to today’s digital business landscape, and SMS is one of the most reliable ways to reach customers directly. An enterprise SMS solution can help your company launch and manage organized campaigns that inform and engage your audience. Consider these factors when searching for the best solutions. Key Features of an Enterprise SMS Solution The most effective SMS providers offer valuable services to enhance the customer experience. Consider the following key features of...

Equipment breakdowns hit businesses hard. Manufacturing firms now lose over £260,000 per hour when production stops unexpectedly—that’s 50% more than in 2019. Most companies still wait for things to break before fixing them. This reactive approach costs far more than planning ahead with proper equipment management software. Prevention beats panic every time. The Real Cost of Equipment Failures When a machine breaks down, the repair bill tells only part of the story. A £500 component...

Bond markets may force Rachel Reeves to deliver a second budget if investors react negatively to next week’s fiscal plans, a senior City investor has warned, underscoring the fragile backdrop the chancellor faces ahead of 26 November. David Zahn, head of European fixed income at the $1.69 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton, said the biggest risk to Reeves was that markets “disappoint” rather than celebrate the Budget — a scenario that could push up gilt...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves should use the Autumn Budget to spell out how the government plans to deploy the £2 billion earmarked for the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, according to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Evelina Panchal, a director at the firm, said businesses urgently needed clarity on how the funding would be allocated, arguing that proper investment planning could unlock transformative gains for the economy. “Research from Microsoft suggests AI represents...