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Gigged.AI, has released a 36-page report entitled ‘The AI Talent Crisis: How Skills-Powered Organisations Can Unlock the UK’s Potential’ which has raised concerns over the deepening AI skills gap in the workforce, with an overwhelming 92% of companies prioritising upskilling in Generative AI. However, the report which surveyed UK businesses, also highlights a major concern: Government policies, particularly IR35 and rising
FUTR Europe has revealed its lineup of speakers and agenda for the highly anticipated 2025 event, taking place at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, on April 24. The exclusive one-day event brings together senior leaders and innovators to explore forward-thinking strategies shaping the future of retail, marketing, and commerce.
If we look back at the payments landscape in 2009, more than half of transactions in the UK were made by cash. Today, as we approach the latter half of 2024, Statista found that only 10% of point-of-sale (POS) transactions are made with cash. The rise of cashless payments has propelled this dramatic shift, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed consumers towards more contactless payment methods. But the transformation doesn’t stop at the transition from cash to card. We are now experiencing a significant shift towards instant bank transfers, with Pay by Bank emerging as the future of transactions.
This National Apprenticeship Week, the CIPD is calling on the government to take urgent action to develop the skills and capabilities needed to deliver economic growth, by involving employers in the early design of the new Growth and Skills Levy and introducing an Apprenticeship Guarantee for all young people aged 16-24.
UBS has published its first Global Entrepreneur Report, based on a survey of 156 UBS entrepreneur clients and network members across a full range of economic sectors. Their businesses account for approximately $19.1 billion in combined annual revenue, which equates to an average of $123 million each.
Following the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, the International Franchise Show is set to return to London’s Excel on the 11th & 12th of April 2025. This year, the event promises to be bigger, more dynamic, and even more engaging as we continue to lead the way in the global franchising industry.
AI business owners must adopt a forward-thinking mindset and remain adaptable if they are to successfully secure investment, experts told attendees at Ai Everything Global 2025. The event, packed with engaging discussions, also featured a venture capitalist who shared his story behind the decision to invest in Elon Musk’s latest AI venture.












