Business

Sir Patrick Bijou is a seasoned investment banker and fund manager with more than three decades of experience in global finance. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, and raised in the United Kingdom, he built his career through steady determination and a deep interest in economic systems. After earning degrees in Business Studies, Economics, and International Banking, he moved to New York …

Humanitarian operations rely on an invisible yet indispensable pillar: logistics. When lives depend on rapid intervention, the ability to deliver supplies, staff, equipment and essential services to remote or devastated areas is what determines mission success. Over the past years, SCA Group, headed by S.C.A. – Shipping Consultants Associated LTD, has become a trusted partner for humanitarian and disaster-relief operations …

Health and social care businesses across the UK have strengthened their cash reserves and signalled a surge in AI investment for the year ahead, according to new data from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index. The report — drawing on external research from 500 business leaders and anonymised data from 35,000 Barclays client businesses — reveals that firms entered the Autumn …

Connor MacLeod RI is a lifelong mariner whose career has been shaped by discipline, hard work, and a deep connection to the sea. Raised in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, he grew up in a close and supportive family that encouraged resilience and responsibility. After finishing school, he attended several maritime programmes and earned multiple licences, including his 100-ton Master’s Licence at …

Many British entrepreneurs, after building successful businesses and accumulating wealth, look to minimise risk and diversify their assets. Yet in the UK’s tightly regulated financial landscape, shaped by evolving tax rules, changing inheritance frameworks, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, this familiar step is only part of the journey. More than just banking solutions, today’s entrepreneurs often seek something broader: a complete, …

Stock trading has long been a key component of global financial markets, but with the rise of online platforms, it’s become more accessible than ever. Today, anyone with a smartphone or computer can buy, sell, and trade stocks — but accessing the right toolsand markets remains a critical factor in trading success. As the stock market continues to evolve, investors …

Testing isn’t a technical checkbox. It’s a strategic decision that can shape the entire lifecycle of your product. But if you’re a business owner, product lead, or CTO planning your next release, figuring out what kind of testing your project actually needs can feel overwhelming. Do you go with manual or automated? Focus on functional bugs or stress tests for …

The tense food health debate in Brussels just got even more charged, with the leak of the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan’s first draft in late November sparking widespread criticism both within the Commission and from member-states ahead of its expected official unveiling on 16 December. Spearheaded by EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, the plan’s proposal to impose an EU-wide ‘sin …

Netflix has conquered the streaming wars, but it has always lagged behind in the lucrative world of merchandising. The acquisition of Warner Bros. hands them the keys to the world’s most profitable licensing machine. The ink is barely dry on the $82.7 billion contract between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, and the hot takes are flying. Most analysts are obsessing …

Sheila Berenson is an educator, writer, and visual artist based in Brookline, Massachusetts. Her professional journey spans decades of teaching, writing, and creating art, all guided by one consistent principle: curiosity fuels understanding. Art has always been a part of Sheila’s life, shaping her approach to learning and inspiring her to connect with the world in meaningful ways. Born and …