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Derby’s Cathedral Quarter Hotel opens its doors this Christmas to help tackle loneliness in the city
A Derby hotel is keeping its doors open this Christmas. Cathedral Quarter Hotel is offering half-price festive stays — complete with meals and activities — to help local residents avoid loneliness over the holidays. Management hopes the initiative will build community connections and welcome new guests to the recently refurbished venue.
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Smart data transforms revenue operations in the subscription economy. Lindsey Meyl, Vice President of Revenue Operations at iManage, explains how businesses shifting from acquisition-focused funnels to recurring growth models must rethink how data informs every stage of the customer lifecycle, using AI-powered insights to drive sustainable performance.
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UK’s National Wealth Fund must accept failures as the cost of risk. Lawmakers have warned that avoiding failure would undermine its purpose, urging ministers to allow the fund to operate independently and take bolder investment decisions to unlock private sector capital across the economy.
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British Standards Institution study uncovers numerous businesses skipping AI safeguards. The research revealed that fewer than 25% of companies (24%) have established an AI governance program. Among larger enterprises, this percentage rises slightly to one-third.
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Record numbers of female high-earners in the UK are emerging. The number of women earning over £125,000, paying the top income tax rate, rose by 12% to 284,000. Women now make up 26% of top-rate taxpayers in the UK.
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US and China agree on TikTok’s US operations sale. The transaction, part of a broader trade framework, grants US investors a 65% stake and control of TikTok’s algorithm, pending formal endorsement by Presidents Trump and Xi.
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UK manufacturing rebounds as activity reaches two-month high. The latest PMI from S&P Global indicates a rise in business activity, with manufacturing hitting a 13-month high. However, the economy remains fragile, with concerns over falling exports and upcoming budget impacts.
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OpenAI partners with UK Ministry of Justice to enhance AI use. The agreement allows 2,500 civil servants to access ChatGPT, aiming to modernise public services. It forms part of the UK’s AI Action Plan, enhancing sovereign AI capabilities and increasing efficiency.
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UK financial system faces rising geopolitical and cyber threats. Nikhil Rathi, FCA Chief Executive, warns of inadequate preparedness against threats affecting financial stability, insurance coverage, and systemic risks, urging enhanced collaboration and investment to bolster resilience and operational strength.
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Labour considers granting unions weekly workplace access, facing criticism. The proposed Employment Rights Bill could fine employers up to £75,000 for denying union access. Critics argue it empowers unions excessively, while supporters claim it benefits workers in insecure jobs.
