Uber to buy 20,000 self-driving taxis in $300m Lucid partnership
Uber has announced plans to roll out a fleet of 20,000 self-driving taxis after striking a landmark $300 million (£224 million) deal with electric vehicle maker Lucid Group, marking a major leap forward in its autonomous ride-hailing ambitions.The ride-sharing giant
OpenAI launches ChatGPT personal assistant capable of browsing, shopping, and managing files
OpenAI has launched a powerful new AI assistant feature for ChatGPT that allows users to delegate everyday tasks like browsing the web, making restaurant reservations, and shopping online—marking a major leap in AI’s ability to act, not just analyse.The new
New ‘buy now, pay later’ affordability checks may cover even smallest loans under FCA proposals
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled long-awaited plans to regulate the booming £13 billion ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) sector — with proposals that could require affordability checks on even the smallest of loans.Under the new rules, which form
Hospitality and retail jobs plummet since Rachel Reeves’s budget, sparking backlash over NICs hike
Jobs in the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors have declined at their fastest rate in recent history following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s October budget, which increased employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by £25 billion.According to analysis of HMRC payroll data by
The unexpected US States where entrepreneurs are thriving
Entrepreneurial energy remains high across the United States, with over 5.2 million new business applications filed in 2024.A new report by financial software firm Wave has revealed a surprising picture of where startups are thriving — and many of the
How Facial Recognition Technology Has Changed The Casino Industry
About two decades ago, facial recognition technology was perceived as only a futuristic concept that may one day take hold. Fast forward to 2025, and the tech has taken its place in many sectors, including casino gambling.This prevalence is due
Why Hosting Live Events Is a Game-Changer for Business Growth
Hosting live events has become a powerful strategy for businesses, offering unique prospects for business growth. By bringing people together in person, businesses build deeper connections, enhance trust, and create memorable experiences that keep their brand top of mind.From launching