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Women working in the technology sector have been urged to trust their instincts, back their ideas, and challenge barriers to change, as industry leaders gathered at the first Inspiring Women in Technology event in Birmingham.

Women in tech urged to trust their instincts and lead change

27 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Speaking at the Inspiring Women in Technology event in Birmingham, Suki Gill, Director of Education and Quality at the School of Coding & AI, called on women in tech to trust their instincts and push for positive change in a fast-evolving digital world.

JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by assets, has approved the use of its in-house artificial intelligence system to help employees write annual performance reviews — a move that underscores how rapidly AI-generated content is being integrated into corporate workflows.

JPMorgan launches AI chatbot to help staff write performance reviews

27 October 202517 June 2026 In Business, Tools & Tech Jamie Young 0 Comments

JPMorgan Chase has given employees permission to use its in-house AI chatbot to help write year-end performance reviews, signalling a major step in the integration of artificial intelligence into daily corporate management.

From handcrafted partyware to science-backed pet supplements, few firms look less alike than Meri Meri and PetLab Co.

The cloud engine behind scale: why Oracle NetSuite can super-power your business

25 October 202525 October 2025 In Business, Tools & Tech Not Ltd 0 Comments

Two leaders—Meri Meri and PetLab Co.—explain how Oracle NetSuite cut month-end by 80%, slashed tickets and unlocked nine-figure growth without extra headcount.

Rumoured increases to employer pension contributions in next month’s Budget are sparking panic among UK businesses, with nearly one in five firms warning they could face insolvency if contribution rates rise.

Businesses warn pension contribution hike could trigger insolvencies as Budget rumours grow

21 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

One in five UK firms fear insolvency if employer pension contributions rise in the Budget, as hiring freezes and cost pressures hit already strained businesses.

Employees returning to work after cancer treatment must be actively involved in how their reintegration is managed, according to new research that warns current HR support structures are too rigid and often fail to reflect the lived reality of survivors.

Employers urged to give cancer survivors a stronger voice when returning to work

21 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

New research warns current workplace support is inadequate for employees returning after cancer, calling for deeper dialogue and personalised reintegration.

A Welsh steel engineering company has secured a £1.1 million international contract to support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, providing a significant boost to the UK’s export manufacturing sector.

Welsh steel firm wins £1.1m Ukraine bridge contract to support post-war reconstruction

21 October 2025 In Business Not Ltd 0 Comments

Pro Steel Engineering wins £1.1m contract to supply girders for a war-damaged Ukrainian bridge, showcasing Welsh manufacturing on the global stage.

Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in business has entered administration, placing hundreds of jobs at risk and marking another blow to the increasingly fragile casual dining sector.

Pizza Hut ‘stuck in the middle’ as UK dine-in arm collapses into administration

20 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in restaurants enter administration amid rising costs and shifting consumer habits, with experts blaming a ‘brutal market squeeze’.

BAE Systems ramps up investment in skills with record trainee intake

Government unveils new ‘V-level’ qualifications to replace BTecs and simplify post-16 education

20 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

New V-levels will replace BTecs as part of post-16 reforms in England, offering a vocational route alongside A-levels and T-levels to boost skills and careers.

A significant disconnect has emerged between MPs and business leaders over which tax reforms are most important for boosting growth and confidence, according to new research by accountancy firm Price Bailey.

Non-dom exodus ‘far worse than forecast’, new report warns Chancellor ahead of Budget

19 October 202519 October 2025 In Business Paul Jones 0 Comments

ChamberlainWalker warns non-dom departures exceed forecasts, risking billions in tax receipts and leaving the Treasury “flying blind” ahead of November’s Budget.

Capita has been fined £14 million by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for serious data protection failures following a major cyber-attack in March 2023 that compromised the personal details of 6.6 million people across the UK.

Capita fined £14 Million over 2023 cyber-attack that exposed data of 6.6 Million people

16 October 202516 October 2025 In Business, Legal Advice for Freelancers, Tools & Tech Jamie Young 0 Comments

The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined outsourcing giant Capita £14 million for cybersecurity failings linked to a 2023 hack that exposed the personal data of 6.6 million people — one of the UK’s most serious corporate data breaches in years.

Be.EV, one of Britain’s fastest-growing ultra-rapid electric-vehicle charging networks, has announced a major price cut that halves the cost of fast charging and sets a new benchmark for affordability in the public-charging sector.

Be.EV halves cost of ultra-rapid charging with 39p/kWh tariff

15 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Be.EV has launched one of the UK’s cheapest ultra-rapid EV tariffs at 39p/kWh, making public charging cheaper than petrol or diesel and tackling the cost gap faced by millions of drivers without access to home charging.

The Crown Estate has reported a record £1.1 billion in net revenue profit for the second consecutive year, thanks largely to a surge in offshore windfarm “option fees” paid by developers. However, the King’s property company has warned this windfall will soon pass, with profits expected to “normalise” from 2026.

Wind and solar power drive UK renewable electricity record

14 October 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Britain’s renewable electricity generation hit a record 31.9TWh in Q3 2025, with soaring wind and solar output pushing clean energy to 51% of the power mix. Analysts say high renewables kept gas prices low ahead of winter.

The UK economy is losing as much as £3.5 billion a year as tens of thousands of women leave the technology sector amid stalled career progression, unequal pay and weak leadership pipelines, according to a new landmark report released to mark Ada Lovelace Day.

UK Losing £3.5bn a Year as Women Exit Tech Sector, Warns 2025 Lovelace Report

14 October 2025 In Business, Tools & Tech Jamie Young 0 Comments

The UK is losing up to £3.5bn a year as 60,000 women quit the tech sector, according to the 2025 Lovelace Report, which warns stalled progression and pay inequality are driving out experienced talent amid a growing national digital skills crisis.

The Open University (OU) has joined forces with NatWest and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to relaunch the Open Business Creators Fund, a nationwide initiative offering early-stage women entrepreneurs financial support, mentoring, and access to training resources.

The Open University and NatWest launch £50,000 ‘Open Business Creators Fund’ to empower women entrepreneurs

13 October 2025 In Business Not Ltd 0 Comments

The Open University, NatWest, and the DWP have launched the £50,000 Open Business Creators Fund, offering grants, training, and mentorship to help women across the UK build and grow their own businesses.

Small businesses in deprived urban areas are less likely to secure finance than those in more affluent or rural parts of the UK, according to new research by the British Business Bank (BBB).

Access to finance remains a postcode lottery for UK small businesses

8 October 2025 In Business Paul Jones 0 Comments

The British Business Bank says small firms in deprived areas are still struggling to access loans and credit, despite stronger demand for finance. New £340m regional funds aim to close the gap and support high-growth SMEs.

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