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The UK Government has announced more than £14 million in new funding to accelerate the commercial use of quantum technology across healthcare, defence, transport and energy, in a move it says will help power Britain’s next industrial revolution. The investment, unveiled on Friday at the National Quantum Technologies Showcase in London, marks a major milestone in the country’s National Quantum …

ITV has confirmed it is in talks with Sky over a potential £1.6 billion sale of its media and entertainment business, including its traditional TV channels and its streaming platform ITVX, in a move that could redefine the future of British broadcasting. The broadcaster said this morning that it was in “preliminary discussions” with Sky’s US parent company, Comcast, following …

Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve a record-breaking $1 trillion pay package for the electric carmaker’s chief executive. The vote, held at Tesla’s annual general meeting in Austin, Texas, saw investors chant “Elon, Elon” as the result was announced — signalling their confidence in Musk’s leadership despite criticism from …

Balnord, a new early-stage venture capital firm founded by the team behind Black Pearls VC, has announced the launch of Balnord Fund I, an oversubscribed €70 million vehicle dedicated to investing in frontier and dual-use technology startups across the Baltic Sea region. The fund, which is already on track to reach a final close of €100 million by mid-2026, aims …

A comprehensive Harvard Business School study tracking 60,000 hours of CEO time has revealed a troubling pattern: executives spend up to 55% of their unscheduled time managing email alone. For UK founders earning £150,000 annually, this administrative burden translates to approximately £84,000 in lost productivity each year. The research, conducted by professors Michael Porter and Nitin Nohria, followed 27 CEOs …

When it comes to professional skincare treatments, finding quality pregnancy-safe facials near me can transform your complexion and boost your confidence. This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about pregnancy-safe facial near me, from understanding different treatment types to selecting the best providers for your specific needs. Whether you’re seeking your first professional facial or looking to upgrade …

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For decades, board administration was largely manual. Corporate secretaries spent hours preparing thick packs of printed reports. Last-minute agenda changes meant reprinting everything and minutes were often written up days after the meeting ended. Today, boards are embracing digital meeting software.  These modern solutions eliminate administrative pain points. No more getting lost in PDFs and email attachments. Directors can access …

The National Enterprise Network (NEN) has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use this month’s Autumn Statement to deliver a new wave of support for Britain’s micro and small businesses (MSBs) — which it says are “the foundation of the UK economy” but increasingly constrained by rising costs and patchy access to finance. Representing a nationwide network of local enterprise agencies …

Karachi: JS Investments Limited (JSIL) has been upgraded to AM1 (Stable) by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), the highest Asset Manager quality rating in Pakistan. The upgrade reflects JSIL’s ongoing elevation in governance and operational quality, a research-driven investment process delivering strong risk-adjusted performance, and broader retail participation through digital channels and pensions solutions. As of end-September 2025, JSIL’s …