Business

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…

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…

North Cork Creameries Halts Production, Up to 100 Jobs at Risk

North Cork Creameries has ceased operations at its Kanturk plant, putting up to 100 jobs at risk after the Environmental…

UK Watchdog Investigates Major Hotel Chains Over Data-Sharing Concerns

The UK’s competition authority has opened a formal investigation into three of the world’s largest hotel groups, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels…

UK Small Firms Curb Growth to Avoid VAT Threshold, HMRC Data Shows

Thousands of UK small businesses may be deliberately restricting growth to stay below the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, according to…

European Stocks Slide Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

European markets fell sharply on Monday as the military conflict in the Middle East intensified, with no immediate signs of…