IBM Watson AI system replaces 34 staff at Japanese insurance firm
Hardly a day goes by without some story or another about robots taking over the world. When they were doing the…
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Barclays opens Europe’s largest financial technology co-working hub in London
Barclays has opened Europe’s largest financial technology co-working space in London. Rise London – a space that brings together start-ups, Barclays…
Brexit deal ‘not worth the paper it’s written on’ if firms can’t recruit EU staff
The government’s Brexit deal with the European Union is “not worth the paper it’s written on” if UK firms cannot recruit…
David Davis says UK will not pay €100 billion bill to leave the European Union
Brexit secretary David Davis says the UK will not pay a €100 billion (£85 billion) bill to leave the European Union,…
The Glories of Goodwood: Interview with chief executive Alex Williamson
Alex Williamson, chief executive of a diverse £100m business, talks to Daniel Evans.
Royal Mail mulls over controversial pension scheme changes
The Royal Mail is considering ways to replace its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme amid a union backlash over the decision…
How artificial intelligence is set to transform the accounting industry
Some may see AI as a threat to the accountancy profession, but Lee Murphy argues it as a real opportunity both…
After Davos: What next for the global economy?
By Kimberley Botwright, Policy Analyst, Digital Trade, International Trade & Investment, World Economic Forum It’s been an eventful 12 months for…
Employees undermining cyber security by sharing confidential data
Employees are undermining their companies’ cyber security efforts by breaking the rules to share confidential data, according to a new report…
Metro Bank reports profits boost as it approaches one million customers
Metro Bank has reported 33 per cent quarterly growth in underlying profit and a record £1.1 billion increase in new deposits…