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UK Hiring Shows Signs of Stabilisation Amid Services Sector Rebound

New data suggest the decline in UK hiring may be beginning to stabilise, as recruitment activity shows tentative signs of…

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 Amid Middle East Conflict and Supply Cuts

Oil prices surged sharply this morning, with Brent crude topping $108 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising above…

Female Representation on Irish Corporate Boards Slightly Declines, Latest Review Finds

The proportion of women serving on the boards of Ireland’s ISEQ 20 companies has dropped slightly from 42% to 40%,…

John Lewis to Sell Products Through AI Platforms and Social Media as Part of Modernisation Drive

John Lewis is preparing to enter a new era of retail by selling products through artificial intelligence platforms and social…

UK Government to Back £1 Billion in Infrastructure for Universal Studios Bedfordshire

The UK government is set to provide over £1 billion in taxpayer-funded support for a major new theme park in…

Net‑a‑Porter Warehouse Staff to Vote on Strike Over Pay Dispute

Workers at luxury fashion retailer Net‑a‑Porter are preparing to vote on potential strike action after being told their wages fall…

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Takes Nearly 6% Stake in Puma Amid Global Sportswear Shake-Up

Mike Ashley’s retail empire has added another high-profile investment to its portfolio after Frasers Group quietly acquired a 5.77 per…

Glasgow Launches Major Life Sciences Hub to Boost Precision Medicine and Innovation

Glasgow has officially opened a landmark life sciences facility, marking a significant milestone for Scotland’s growing healthcare innovation sector. The…

New Report Warns AI Could Worsen Workplace Gender Inequality Without Greater Female Influence

Artificial intelligence could intensify gender inequality in the workplace unless women have a stronger role in shaping the technology, according…

UK New Car Sales Surge While Electric Vehicle Market Slows

New car sales in the United Kingdom reached their highest February levels in over 20 years, as the automotive market…