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AI and tech consultancy surge boosts July GDP by 0.4%
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in July 2026. ONS data reveals a 3.5% jump in computer programming and AI...
Connect to Work job placements double as 25,000 people join scheme
Official data reveals 25,000 people have joined the Connect to Work scheme, with 4,100 moving into employment. West Sussex County...
Tech sector growth lifts UK GDP by 0.4% ahead of October budget
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, outperforming forecasts as AI and cloud computing services provided a tech-driven boost...
TUC calls for bank tax increase to fund energy bill social tariff
The TUC is urging PM Andy Burnham to raise the bank surcharge to 8% to fund a social tariff, potentially...
John Ternus Debuts iPhone Duo Foldable in First Major Act as Apple CEO
New Apple CEO John Ternus unveils the $1,999 iPhone Duo, a titanium-framed foldable device featuring a 7.6-inch display and the...
Why UK Entrepreneurs Prioritize Attitude Over Technical Skills
Business leaders like Charlotte Tilbury and Marcia Kilgore explain why curiosity, resilience, and a positive mindset are more critical for...
UK Air Traffic Control Outage: Your Rights to Refunds and Care
Following the NATS failure affecting 330,000 passengers, learn about your rights to food, hotels, and refunds under UK261 aviation regulations.
Heidi Alexander Challenges Regulator Over Air Traffic Failure Compensation
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander states the NATS air traffic failure was avoidable, challenging the CAA's stance that currently blocks passenger...
New digital property laws and inheritance tax pressure drive 27-year-olds to write wills
Younger adults in England and Wales are formalizing wills to protect cryptocurrency and NFTs following the Property (Digital Assets etc)...
UK cohabitation laws and digital assets drive rise in wills among young adults
Explore how the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 and the cohabitation legal gap are driving Gen Z to draft...
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