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Vote of confidence in UK economy as British AI company Wayve secures over $1 billion to develop AI for self-driving vehicles

British AI company Wayve announces $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles..

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 07:12

New £64 million plan to help people stay in work

A new work and health support service will be rolled out across 15 areas of England as part of the government’s plan to help people with health conditions back to work, the Work and Pensions Secretary has confirmed...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01

BRC: Dismal weather, disappointing sales

This year, the run-up to Easter was in March, while last year the run-up was in April...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01

SRC: Dip in Scottish retail sales felt across the board

This year, the run-up to Easter was in March, while last year the run-up was in April...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01

The detonation of even a single nuclear weapon in space could destroy a significant proportion of satellites in orbit around Earth: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on the Outer Space Treaty...

Monday, 6 May 2024 21:02

Evidence to the EAC on sustainability of the fashion sector

Witnesses: I: Professor Dilys Williams, Founder and Director, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, University of the Arts London; Keith James, Head of Policy and Insights, WRAP; and Femke den Hartog, CSR Policy Adviser, Europe, INretail...

Monday, 6 May 2024 09:45

Evidence from ASDA to committee on the transition from education to employment for young disabled people

What incentives are there for business to engage in supported employment schemes like supported internships? Is there a commercial benefit? Are there disincentives, and how might they be addressed?...

Monday, 6 May 2024 09:37

Transcript of evidence to Work and Pensions Committee on Disability employment

Professor Lawton Smith:...There is this understanding that across the piece the Lending Standards Board that Jacqueline has mentioned, but also the British Business Bank has done quite a lot of work...

Monday, 6 May 2024 09:27

Obesity’s impact on businesses and workers prompts fresh calls to tackle ultra-processed foods - IPPR report

Millions of people across England with obesity are seeing their weight negatively impact their work, reveals a new report by IPPR...

Monday, 6 May 2024 08:50

Government to lay new law to halt the march of gender-neutral toilets in buildings

New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns...

Monday, 6 May 2024 00:01