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- Shift to Hybrid Work Spurs UK Firms to Open Suburban Offices
- Many UK businesses are establishing offices outside city centers to accommodate the rise of hybrid work arrangements. Read more
- Minimum Knowledge Standards Proposed for Irish Credit Union Workers
- The Central Bank of Ireland is introducing minimum knowledge and competence standards for credit union staff, particularly those involved in lending and deposits. Read more
- France and UK Engage in Intense AI Race
- France and the UK are ramping up their efforts to lead in artificial intelligence development. Read more
- AI Adoption Lagging Among UK Businesses
- A significant portion of UK companies, particularly customer-facing businesses, have no plans to implement AI technologies. Read more
- Consumers Adapt to Rising Mortgage Costs
- Many UK mortgage holders are taking various steps to manage higher costs resulting from a rising interest rate environment. Read more
- Financial Struggles Plague UK Consumers
- A substantial percentage of UK consumers are overspending or struggling to break even each month, with many admitting to late bill payments. Read more
- Consumer Credit Borrowing on the Rise
- Consumer credit borrowing continues to grow, putting additional pressure on UK households already grappling with high costs. Read more
- Gen X and Millennials Lead BNPL Spending
- Millennials and Generation X are outspending Generation Z in the use of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services for online shopping. Read more
- UK Consumers Undeterred by Cost of Living on Credit Rating
- Only a minority of British consumers are concerned about the impact of rising living costs on their credit scores, in contrast to the European average. Read more
- Meta Announces AI Chatbots with ‘Personality’
- Meta unveils AI chatbots with unique personalities at its first in-person event since before the pandemic. Read more
- National Living Wage Set to Rise in the UK
- The UK Chancellor is set to confirm an increase in the national living wage, providing a significant boost to annual earnings. Read more
- ChatGPT Gains Internet Browsing Capability
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT now has the ability to browse the internet, allowing premium users to access current information and news. Read more
- Energy Bills Forecasted to Increase in January
- A joint venture between Cornwall Insight and the MCS Charitable Foundation urges the UK government to transform the energy market to stabilize electricity bills. Read more
- UK Energy Bill Debt Soars by 36%
- Energy bill debt in the UK has risen significantly, leading to efforts to roll back standing charges for vulnerable customers. Read more
- Poor Credit Scores Cost Consumers Heavily
- A study by Credit Karma reveals that poor credit scores can cost consumers hundreds of thousands of pounds more in interest over their lifetime. Read more
- Lending Standards Board Joins UK Regulators’ Network
- The Lending Standards Board partners with UK regulators to enhance collaboration and promote better outcomes for consumers and SMEs. Read more
- Global Oil Production Rankings Revealed
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