SMEs need support February 10, 2022 Since April 2020, as the pandemic started to truly bite, we’ve been getting regular feedback from our UK members about the financial outlook of their SME clients through our monthly ACCA UK and Corporate Finance Network SME Recovery Tracker. The data provides an insightful picture of the ups and downs for SMEs. We’ve seen how [...]
Government injects £23m to boost UK skills and diversity in AI jobs February 10, 2022 The government has pumped £23m into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data conversion courses for young and underrepresented groups, as the UK aims to be the industry leader. There will be up to two thousand scholarships for masters AI conversion courses, and the aim is to create a new generation of experts in data science and [...]
Why Team GB athlete Lorraine Ugen started her own sportswear brand Unsigned February 9, 2022 British track and field star Lorraine Ugen is launching her own self-funded sportswear brand, Unsigned, for athletes without sponsorship contracts. World, European and Commonwealth Games medallist Ugen wants the label to highlight the growing number of athletes who don’t have endorsement deals. The long jump and sprint specialist, 30, also hopes the budding business can [...]
Microsoft crafts new app rules as it jumps through regulatory hurdles for Activision Blizzard deal February 9, 2022 Microsoft has announced a new set of principles for its app store, including open access to developers who meet privacy and security standards, as it jumps through regulatory hoops to gain approval for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard mega-deal. Microsoft will file for approval of the deal in 17 jurisdictions for the $68.7bn deal, [...]
NFT of The Beatles’ Hey Jude written notes fetch £60k at auction February 9, 2022 A non-fungible token (NFT) of Paul McCartney's handwritten notes for the Beatles’ song Hey Jude has sold at auction for nearly £60,000.
Ofcom opens up to telecom mergers as UK innovation risks falling behind February 9, 2022 Ofcom has revealed that it may be increasingly open-minded to mergers as the telecoms landscape continues to evolve and consumers look for better connectivity.
Consumer price cap: Is the safety net fit for purpose? February 9, 2022 Ofgem remain committed to the price cap, but how much of a role has it played in the ensuing energy crisis?
VPN uses: how to get the most out of your VPN solution February 9, 2022 | Sponsored Since cybercrime is on the rise, many people use VPNs (virtual private networks) for secure browsing and online privacy. A VPN encrypts your internet data and hides your IP address, thus improving your digital well-being. While a VPN may sound like a tool only for tech savvy individuals, it’s easy to use and offers great [...]
CBDC pilot: Payments industry group to launch trial for UK digital currency February 9, 2022 A consortium of businesses from within the payments industry is launching a CBDC pilot to support the development of a digital pound.
Deloitte to buy up Belfast software developer as it pursues Northern Ireland expansion February 9, 2022 Big Four accountancy giant Deloitte is planning to acquire Belfast based software developer Etain, in a vote confidence in the city of Belfast which will see the firm create Northern Ireland’s biggest AI and data practice. The deal will double the size of Deloitte’s Belfast AI and data practice, and see the Big Four firm [...]