<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Rishi Sunak will trumpet £29.5 billion of new investment commitments in Britain as global chief executives and investors gather today at a government investment summit at Hampton Court Palace.The government said the announcements, spanning renewable energy, technology, life sciences and infrastructure, would help to create more than 12,000 jobs. The prime minister and senior colleagues will host more ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Energy specialists from The University of Manchester have called on the government to develop a joined-up cross-departmental strategy to strengthen the UK’s energy resilience and security.In a joint article published by the University’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, Professor Maria Sharmina and Timothy Capper highlight the role recent energy shortages and high prices have played in pushing the issue ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Business Process Automation (BPA) allows businesses to have the flexibility to find the right solution for their problems.By using software to automate repeatable business transactions, BPA solutions can be easily tailored to the specific problems that a business faces. Scalability Making use of business process automation software allows a business to more easily meet the demands of continued ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Where productivity meets cultural diversity, the reception desk serves as the gateway to a company’s ethos and professionalism.Beyond its functional role, a well-designed reception area can leave a lasting impression on clients, visitors, and employees alike. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of creating effective reception desks that resonate with the unique nuances of Philippine ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Customers and businesses who bank with HSBC UK are facing disruption on one of the busiest days for online purchases after the lender’s mobile and digital services were hit by an outage.The group said it was investigating the situation “as a matter of urgency” after thousands of customers complained of problems with online banking. The disruption is a ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>MADE Smarter, a programme helping SME manufacturers access technology and digital skills, is to be rolled out to Scotland.The Government has committed to expanding the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to all nine English regions in 2025-26 before working with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 2026-27. The announcement by HM Treasury, on Friday November 17, means hundreds of ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>More businesses are shutting down than starting up for the first time in 12 years, official data shows.The number of businesses closing down jumped by 5 per cent year-on-year to hit 345,000 last year, pushing the so-called “business death rate” to a 12-year high. 11.8 per cent of all active businesses closed down in 2022, according to the ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The Japanese carmaker will announce on Friday that its new electric Qashqai and Juke models will be made at the site, helping to preserve 6,000 jobs. The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will be supported by a government contribution from the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF). The ATF received a £2bn top-up in ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The largest industrial companies have won what the chancellor described as “the largest business tax cut in modern British history”, a £10 billion-a-year break on investment in plant and machinery.Full expensing, the temporary tax break brought in by Rishi Sunak when he was chancellor to help industry get through the pandemic, will be made permanent. The policy means ...
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>UK Export Finance (UKEF) announces today at its annual conference that it is introducing more flexible, fast-track financing for small businesses – making it easier than ever for UK firms to sell in international markets.The export credit agency has expanded its ‘auto-inclusion’ scheme which provides fast-track access to trade finance products like the General Export Facility. This means ...