Rate cut: experts predict what’s to come
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates has been widely welcomed by business, but it comes with caveats. The 4.5% comes as it halved its…
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Capital’s bosses ‘cautiously optimistic’, despite Budget woes
London businesses remain cautiously optimistic about their profitability and turnover prospects in 2025, despite mounting cost pressures and concerns over recent…
Business innovation needs government support, say bosses
Businesses are calling for urgent, targeted government support to drive innovation and economic growth in 2025, a survey of 200 business…
Governance
Mining sector cuts behind a 0.4% fall in UK dividends
UK companies paid their shareholders £92.1bn in 2024 — 2.3% more on a headline basis than in 2023, according to the…
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ICO in crackdown on cookie compliance
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Technology
Salaries and staff development key as AI drives new thinking
Some of the world’s largest employers are planning to scale back hiring in 2025 as they focus on raising salaries and…
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AI opportunities plan – experts define their priorities
Improving trust in the mobile ecosystem
HR
Four day week? We need at least six, say CFOs
The majority of finance leaders need a six-day work week to do their jobs properly, causing stress and a general feeling…
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Bringing the cafe culture to those working from home
Benefits? What benefits? Staff left to find out
Financial Management
Banking apps blamed for Lloyds closures
Lloyds Banking Group is to close a further 136 branches by March next year, following data that shows customers are increasingly…
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Mining sector cuts behind a 0.4% fall in UK dividends
