<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Only one in four companies expect their staff to be in the office full time in the coming years, research suggests. A survey of more than a thousand businesses indicates that about one in six believe that their employees will mainly work remotely. The study, by the […]
Consumer pessimism persists in Q4; businesses upbeat — BSP survey
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS Consumers remained pessimistic in the fourth quarter (Q4) due to elevated prices and lower salaries, a survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. The BSP confidence index (CI) among consumers decreased to […]
Shipping firms pause Red Sea journeys over attacks
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The decision comes after a spate of attacks on vessels launched from a part of Yemen controlled by the Houthis – an Iran-backed rebel movement. The group has declared its support for Hamas and say it is targeting ships travelling to Israel. The Red Sea is one […]
Parcel firm Evri admits it deserves poor reputation
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Evri has admitted that it has “earned” its poor reputation for customer service, but claims it is turning things around. The parcel delivery firm was forced to apologise last Christmas after people complained of delays or not receiving their packages at all. Evri is also consistently ranked […]
Bank of Ireland UK reprimanded for inaccurate data on customers’ accounts
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued Bank of Ireland UK with a reprimand for mistakes made on more than 3,000 customers’ credit profiles. Bank of Ireland UK sent incorrect outstanding balances on 3,284 customers’ loan accounts to credit reference agencies, organisations that help lenders decide whether […]
Call for all Post Office convictions to be overturned
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> A call has been made for hundreds of Post Office staff wrongly accused of theft and false accounting to all have their convictions overturned. More than 700 Post Office managers were convicted when faulty accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their sites. […]
vivo brings heat to NBA 3X with V29 Series 5G plus thrilling on-court activity
Global smartphone leader and Official Smartphone of the National Basketball Association (NBA), vivo, brought the heat to the NBA 3X Philippines 2023, unveiling its V29 Series 5G and engaging basketball enthusiasts with thrilling on-court activity. Celebrating a decade of basketball excitement, NBA 3X Philippines 2023 brought together players of all […]
Gift your loved ones with AXIS timepieces this Christmas
Known for high-quality, modern, and stylish timepieces, AXIS believes that a watch is more than just an accessory but an extension of one’s signature style. Thus, it consistently comes out with classic and contemporary watches that will please even the most discerning of tastes. Adored by men and women of […]
Government injects £530m in connectivity to support over 330,000 homes and businesses this year
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The Government has invested over £530 million in boosting broadband connectivity this year, supporting over 330,000 homes and businesses in rural areas. The latest £33 million investment will deliver gigabit capable broadband to over 17,000 homes across rural Derbyshire as part of the Government’s ongoing connectivity investment […]
InLife’s Aguas underscores needed virtues and public-private partnerships for long-term progress
InLife Executive Chairperson Nina D. Aguas Accountability, transparency, agility, consistency. According to InLife Executive Chairperson Nina D. Aguas, these are needed to ensure that the country gets the investment support it needs, while improving the lives of […]