<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Husband and wife, Ian and Louise Toal from Much Wenlock in Shropshire secured a £50,000 investment for a 35% share of their company from fashion retail entrepreneur and investor, Touker Suleyman on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den, for their award-winning range of smoothie drinks for dogs. Furr Boost […]
US braces for supply chain disruption following Baltimore bridge collapse
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The closure of the Port of Baltimore following the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has prompted concerns about significant disruptions to supply chains in the United States. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned of a “major and protracted impact” on supply chains due to the […]
SMEs Brace! Brace! for rest of 2024 amid weak growth and policy uncertainty
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> SMEs across the UK are bracing themselves for a challenging rest of 2024, according to the latest Prism Research SME Barometer. The survey of over 500 SME leaders found that more than three-quarters believe ongoing fiscal instability and political turmoil have already hampered their firm’s performance throughout […]
Secondhand clothing sales set to be 10% of global fashion market in 2025
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Secondhand clothing sales are projected to represent 10% of the global fashion market by next year, as consumers increasingly turn to “pre-loved” garments amidst the cost of living crisis and sustainability concerns. According to a report by GlobalData for resale specialist ThredUp, global sales of pre-owned clothes […]
Amazon increases AI startup Anthropic investment with additional $2.75bn funding
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will be increasing its investment in Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco, by an additional $2.75 billion. This brings Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic to $4 billion, while the tech giant will maintain a minority stake in the […]
British carmakers report rising production six months in a row
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> British car factories have defied the global trend by reporting a sixth consecutive month of rising production. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK car manufacturing increased by 14.6 percent in February, reaching 79,907 vehicles. This positive performance extends the trend of growth […]
The Global Shift Towards Remote Working for Digital Agencies
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Many digital agencies are now shifting towards remote working, owing to how easily workers can simply log on and continue from anywhere in the world. And while this is a more recent trend that has become more popular since 2020, it’s not something that has come out […]
8 Essentials That Every Office Should Have
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Many offices have become paperless within the last decade, which means that once crucial items like photocopiers, fax machines and filing cabinets are fast becoming a thing of the past. However, there are still some components of the modern office that are as valuable as ever and […]
The Evolution of Machine Learning Development: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Machine learning (ML) development has witnessed a remarkable evolution over the years, transforming from a niche field to a mainstream technology with widespread applications across industries. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into the intricate journey of machine learning, from its early beginnings to the current trends, […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Lifting Service
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> In today’s fast-paced world, the need for efficient, safe, and reliable transportation of heavy items has become increasingly crucial for businesses. Whether it’s moving a piece of heavy machinery to a new industrial site or moving large and heavy vehicles, the challenges remain consistent—the risk of injury, […]