Rachel Reeves has called on ministers to seize new opportunities for raising living standards, telling MPs that the country needs to go “further and faster” to boost growth. Amid concerns that an intense focus on economic expansion could overshadow the government’s net zero commitments, Downing Street insisted that its plans for stimulating the economy “go […]
Prisoners in the UK may soon benefit from an artificial intelligence system designed to transform how they access and engage with education. EdTech company Coracle has received funding from Innovate UK to work alongside the University of Hertfordshire in developing a system dubbed the “AI cellmate.” This platform would tailor learning content to inmates’ individual […]
Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Cancer affects over 5,000 children in the Philippines annually. Although highly treatable, late diagnoses and other factors contribute to the country’s low survival rate of just 30%. In this B-Side episode, we speak with Dr. Ana Patricia A. Alcasabas, head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and […]
Amazon has begun the process of introducing same-day drone deliveries from its warehouse in Darlington, County Durham, in what could be a major milestone for its Prime Air service in the UK. The technology giant is holding a public meeting in the area this week to seek permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to […]
Rents across the UK have fallen slightly for the first time in more than five years—although tenants in London are still seeing new highs, according to fresh data from Rightmove. Outside the capital, advertised rental prices dipped by 0.2% to an average of £1,341 per month, the first such decline since late 2019. Although the […]
Steep price cuts in furniture and fashion have driven retail prices in Britain down this month, though the broader rate of decline has begun to slow. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and market research firm NielsenIQ, shop prices slipped by 0.7% year-on-year in January—less than the 1% annual fall recorded in December. Helen […]
Whilst the job title may be the same, startup CEOs face very different challenges to CEOs of multinational businesses, pushing them to make use of skills that many other positions may overlook. The skillset needed for a successful CEO is both broad and diverse. Yet, in my experience of taking PushFar from a vision to […]
Philippine regions with a higher growth potential than Manila – BusinessWorld Online Edwin G. Pato, SM Investment Corporation’s executive vice president of Treasury, Finance, and Planning, talks about 2GO in the context of Philippine regions with a high growth potential. Interview by Almira MartinezVideo editing […]
Central banks wield immense power over exchange rates, shaping the financial pulse of nations. Through strategic monetary policies and market interventions, they influence how currencies gain or lose value. Ever wondered how interest rates, inflation targets, or even subtle communication moves the global currency game? Understanding their role unveils the fascinating mechanics behind every economic […]
Knowing when to sell a winning investment can feel like walking a financial tightrope. Sell too early, and you might miss more profits. Hold too long, and gains could slip through your fingers. The key lies in balancing emotions with strategy, analyzing market dynamics, and reassessing personal goals. In this article, let’s explore practical tips […]