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The head of the world’s largest technology trade show has accused the UK government of failing to properly support British businesses on the global stage, warning that the country is falling behind its European peers when it comes to showcasing innovation. Gary Shapiro, chief executive of the Consumer Technology Association, which organises CES in Las Vegas, said Britain’s presence at …

Business confidence showed a modest improvement in December, but employers continue to rein in hiring and delay investment amid ongoing cost pressures and regulatory uncertainty, according to new data from the Institute of Directors. The IoD’s Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which tracks business leader optimism about the wider UK economy, rose to -66 in December, up from -73 in November, …

UK pubs and restaurants are significantly scaling back staffing levels as higher costs and weaker consumer demand continue to batter the hospitality sector. New data from Bristol-based hospitality recruitment platform Limber shows that average shift hours posted by hospitality businesses in 2025 are down 30% compared with 2022, underlining the depth of pressure facing operators across the industry. According to …

Farmers have staged a surprise overnight blockade of major supermarket distribution centres, escalating tensions over farmgate prices and the cost pressures facing UK food producers. Shortly after midnight on Sunday 4 January, around 32 farmers used tractors to block three supermarket depots in Northamptonshire, targeting two sites operated by Tesco and one run by Sainsbury’s in the Daventry area. The …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remains one of the most important barometers of the country’s economic health, investor confidence, and future growth prospects. Despite recurring macroeconomic challenges, political uncertainty, and external pressures, the PSX has repeatedly demonstrated resilience, delivering periods of strong returns and renewed investor interest. As Pakistan navigates economic reforms and structural adjustments, the role of PSX becomes …

UK unemployment is expected to climb to its highest level in more than a decade in 2026, as economists warn that weak growth, rising employment costs and subdued private sector confidence continue to weigh on the labour market. According to The Times’ annual Economists Survey of 48 leading economists, more than two-thirds believe the unemployment rate will end 2026 between …

Most successful SaaS companies begin with strong intuition. Founders understand the problem deeply. Early decisions are fast, informal, and often correct. The closeness between insight and action creates momentum that is hard to replicate later. As companies grow, that intuition becomes harder to rely on. Teams expand, customers diversify, and systems become more complex. Decisions that once felt obvious now …

The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy was founded with a clear view of what healthcare education should be. Its leaders believed that practitioners needed more than techniques. They needed the ability to think, observe, and adapt. From the start, the academy focused on principles-based osteopathy, rooted in the original teachings of Dr Andrew Taylor Still. In its early years, the academy …

William Lown is a Tarrant County–based student building a career at the intersection of finance, history, and public service. Raised in New York City, he attended Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut, where he developed a disciplined mindset through academics and sport. A multi-sport athlete in basketball and lacrosse, William earned the Squibb Bowl Sports Award, recognising both effort and character. …

Running a freelance agency sounds exciting — more clients, bigger projects, and flexible workflows. But in reality, managing multiple clients, sending proposals, tracking deadlines, and coordinating a team can quickly become overwhelming. For many agencies, the challenge isn’t finding work; it’s staying on top freelance agency automation of operations without burning out. This is where  comes in, transforming how agencies …