PXP, the expert in global payment services, today shares the findings from exclusive new research conducted in collaboration with polling firm Censuswide, revealing the payment preferences, priorities and frustrations of more than 4,000 consumers across the UK and US. The research uncovers compelling trends in how people choose to pay and what drives their decisions: […]
The Planning Alliance, a multi-disciplinary group of cross-sector, built environment organisations, has kicked off the process of hiring a Programme Manager to lead the implementation of an action plan to improve public sector planning. The Planning Alliance initiative is being managed by the Planning Officers Society (POS), with the support of a core group that includes the Ministry of […]
The National Federation of Builders (NFB), in partnership with Interclass, Genius Within, and CITB, is proud to announce the launch of a new Neurodiversity in Construction Training Programme. Designed to build knowledge and skills around neurodiversity in the workplace, this initiative aims to develop a culture of inclusivity within the construction industry. Richard Beresford, chief executive […]
VT Markets, an award-winning financial services provider, today releases its 2025 Q1 Economic Outlook. The report highlights how the dual tailwind of favourable policies and market dynamics will propel the cryptocurrency sector into a new era of mainstream adoption. The report also underscores the transformative strides achieved by cryptocurrencies in 2024, which sets the stage […]
A survey of CFOs (chief financial officers) at 52 leading retailers has revealed significant concern about trading conditions over the next 12 months. Sentiment languished at a concerning -57 with 70% of respondents “pessimistic” or “very pessimistic” about trading conditions over the coming 12 months, while just 13% said they were “optimistic” or very “optimistic” […]
Fintilect, the specialist hyper-personalized digital banking software provider, has partnered with DF Capital to provide full online self-serve functionality for its suite of business savings accounts for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The introduction of online functionality for these accounts follows the successful 2021 launch of full online functionality for DF Capital’s personal savings […]
Business interruption is the biggest worry for Asian companies in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions, such as the CrowdStrike incident, are also a main concern for companies of all sizes, ranking #2. After another heavy year of Natural catastrophes activity in 2024 this peril remains. The top three […]
Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and equipped for success as the UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference (BBEC) returns for its fourth annual event! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 25 June 2025, as this year’s conference promises to be the most dynamic yet, celebrating diversity, resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Taking place in the vibrant heart […]
Landlords think that possession grounds proposed by the Renters Rights Bill could provide them with a helping hand, a new survey has shown. Many landlords are concerned about the abolition of section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, proposed in both the new Renters Rights Bill and the previous government’s Renters Reform Bill. But new possession grounds […]
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets opened broadly flat this morning, feeling continued pressure from rising UK bond yields (gilts) and shifting rate expectations as investors grappled with persistent inflation concerns. The yield on the UK 10-year gilt climbed to 4.9%, its highest since July 2008, as traders once again pared back expectations […]
