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Self-employed earnings vary sharply across UK sectors, new analysis shows. Finance and property lead the rankings, while business survival rates vary significantly by region, with the South West and Northern Ireland reporting the strongest five-year resilience among newly formed enterprises.
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Europe’s biggest investors are challenging a sudden panic on rates. Amundi and Allianz Global Investors are positioning against the latest ECB and Bank of England repricing, arguing energy volatility has run ahead of fundamentals, even as higher gilt yields and swap rates have already tightened UK mortgage availability and financing conditions.
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Half of UK women feel supported during menopause at work. New research commissioned by Serenova shows sector disparities in menopause support across UK workplaces, with healthcare workers reporting the strongest backing while retail employees report the lowest levels of support.
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Reuters poll highlights expectations that February’s US inflation edged up. The estimate points to slightly firmer price growth before the Iran conflict pushed oil and fuel costs sharply higher, leaving March inflation and rate expectations more exposed to energy volatility.
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New Helpmore Trust Index highlights transparent grassroots charities across South Africa. The new platform aims to help donors identify smaller charities demonstrating accountability and measurable community impact, while addressing longstanding challenges around visibility and trust in South Africa’s fragmented charitable sector.
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UK MPs reject under-16 social media ban proposal. The House of Commons voted against a Conservative amendment to ban under-16s from social media, opting instead for a consultation on potential restrictions. Critics argue this delays addressing online safety concerns.
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Oracle could cut up to 30,000 roles amid AI expansion. TD Cowen’s estimate follows broader reports of impending layoffs as the software company redirects cash toward data-centre capacity and prepares to report third-quarter results.
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Scottish salmon producer shifts to employee ownership to secure succession. Marine Products (Scotland) has transferred ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust, placing the Glasgow-based salmon producer in the hands of its staff while ensuring continuity of leadership and long-term independence.
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Nearly one in five job adverts promote legal rights as perks. New research analysing 9,646 UK job adverts finds statutory entitlements — including holiday allowances and basic workplace provisions — frequently presented as benefits, while nearly a third of listings still omit salary information entirely.
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OpenAI delays ChatGPT adult mode to prioritise core improvements. The company aims to enhance intelligence, personalisation, and user experience, postponing adult mode to focus on broader user benefits and regulatory compliance.