Private sector AI forum to launch in January, No10 announce December 20, 2023 A new artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity forum to explore private sector adoption of the technologies will launch in the new year, No10 have confirmed.
It’s Quiz-mas! How will you score in Deloitte’s big economics quiz of the year? December 20, 2023 The answers and a brief explanation of the factors at work are at the end of this note. Obviously, our readers won't be cheating....
Petrol prices could jump after Red Sea attacks send oil prices surging December 20, 2023 Longer oil transportation times could affect Christmas motorists
UK firms not prepared for ‘seismic’ change in corporate liability law, lawyers warn December 20, 2023 The majority of UK companies are not prepared for the “seismic” change in corporate liability law that is set to come into effect next week, top City lawyers have warned.
Lloyd’s of London strikes deal with Ping An to stay at iconic City HQ until 2035 December 18, 2023 Lloyd’s of London has struck a new deal with Chinese insurer Ping An to remain at its One Lime Street headquarters until 2035, four years longer than its original lease agreement.
Zero growth Britain? A wake up call to make our taxes competitive December 18, 2023 Britain must invest in its own innovative enterprises if it wants to keep competing on the world stage, writes Lubov Chernukhin
Labour’s £28bn growth plan would see tax rises, Treasury minister argues December 16, 2023 Labour’s plans to borrow £28bn to invest in decarbonisation and green energy would lead to tax rises, the chief secretary to the Treasury has argued.
University of Exeter’s WWII bomb insurance claim dismissed December 14, 2023 The Court of Appeal today dismissed University of Exeter appeal over damage caused to student halls after the discovery of a WWII bomb during construction work. In February 2021 contractors working across from the University’s campus discovered an unexploded WWII bomb, it was believed to have been dropped by German forces in 1942. It was [...]
Rishi Sunak promises tax cut ‘gear shift’ ahead of next year’s general election December 14, 2023 Rishi Sunak has promised a “gear shift” in his approach to taxes ahead of next year’s general election.
Serco raises outlook as demand for immigration services in Europe and acquisitions drive growth December 14, 2023 Serco is forecasting higher profit and revenue this year as demand for its immigration services and a number of acquisitions drive growth.