RM: Education tech firm’s losses widen as transformation continues July 16, 2024 “Our first half performance reflects the extent of the transformation RM has undergone," chief executive Mark Cook said.
Bloomsbury: Publisher of Harry Potter and Sarah J. Maas series eyes bumper revenue July 16, 2024 Bloomsbury is on track to grow its revenue to almost £320m as JK Rowling's Harry Potter series and Cixin Liu's The Three Body Problem, which inspired a Netflix series of the same name, boost the publisher's sales.
Wellness Weekend: Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa and Golf Resort July 16, 2024 Sprawled in the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany's Maremma region lies Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa and Golf Resort’s 18-hole masterpiece and wellness oasis
HSBC: UK’s AI startups on track to raise record-breaking £3.4bn this year July 16, 2024 The UK continues to be the premier European hub for startup innovation and investment, outpacing France and Germany combined in the first half of 2024.
With wage growth set to fall, the Bank of England should cut rates in August July 16, 2024 Wage growth remains stubbornly high despite the rise in unemployment and fall in hiring. However, this is not a signal for the Bank to hold off on cutting interest rates, Chris Dorrell argues
End ‘wild west’ of post-16 training ‘suppressing talent’, Gordon Brown urges July 16, 2024 End the “wild west” of post-16 technical education which is “suppressing talent” amid the UK’s skills shortage, Gordon Brown has urged Sir Keir Starmer.
Increasing recruitment difficulties spark business calls for national skills strategy July 16, 2024 The skills gap will likely constrain how far and how fast the next government can move on a number of issues, from housebuilding to AI.
Government must ‘make good’ pledge on skills bootcamps, executives urge July 16, 2024 A group of executives have urged the Prime Minister to “make good” his “promise to upskill three million adults” by extending skills bootcamps funding.
Labour government ‘seeking closer relationship’ with EU, Reynolds to say July 16, 2024 The UK is “seeking a closer relationship” with the European Union (EU), Jonathan Reynolds will say as he travels to the G7 trade summit.
OBR, workers rights and planning: What to watch out for in the King’s Speech? July 16, 2024 Labour will set out their programme for government on Wednesday, when King Charles will deliver the King’s Speech as part of the state opening of Parliament.
