Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth
Eric Schmidt, former chief executive of Google, has warned that excessive regulation and bureaucracy are holding back the UK’s economic growth and progress towards its net zero goals. Speaking at Sir Keir Starmer’s investment summit, Schmidt suggested the UK government would
Vauxhall owner to decide future of UK factories as net zero row escalates
Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, Fiat, Citroen, and Peugeot, is set to decide the fate of its UK factories within weeks amid ongoing disagreements with the Government over electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. In June, Stellantis warned it may need
Businesses losing trust in HMRC as service standards decline
Businesses in the UK are increasingly frustrated with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as service standards continue to fall, according to a recent survey. For the first time, a majority of over 10,000 respondents, surveyed by HMRC’s Administrative Burdens Advisory Board
From Luzon to Mindanao: Puregold CinePanalo unveils 25 Top Student Finalists
The complete lineup for the upcoming 2025 Puregold CinePanalo has now been finalized, with the announcement of the 25 student films to be showcased at the festival under the short film category. The promising young filmmakers will each receive a
PayMongo forges with Boost Capital to simplify merchant onboarding in PH
PayMongo, a leading financial technology platform for Filipino entrepreneurs, has recently partnered with Boost Capital, a leader in digital technology solutions, to streamline merchant onboarding, lower barriers to financial services, and reinforce PayMongo’s position as a top player in the