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Jun 27, 2024

Meta pauses plans to train AI with user data

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, have had plans to use Facebook and Instagram user date to train generative AI.
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Jun 26, 2024

Don’t be caught by false claims on business rates appeal deadlines

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning about false claims being made about the deadline for appealing the 2023 list for business rates.
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Jun 24, 2024

Inflation falls to 2%

Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for May 2024 was 2%. This is a reduction from the 2.3% assessed in April and means that inflation has hit the Bank of England’s target rate for the first time in nearly 3 years.
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Jun 20, 2024

Invest in Women Hub launched

If you are a female entrepreneur in the UK, you can now access a new resource designed to help you access the finance you need to start, grow, and scale your business. The new hub is designed as a one-stop shop that provides the resources and information you need.
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Jun 19, 2024

Latest labour market trends: what they mean for your business

The latest labour market report from the Office for National Statistics shows a few important trends that might affect your business.
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Jun 17, 2024

Exploring finance options for small businesses: A guide to fuelling growth

Shawbrook Bank recently conducted research that indicated that half of small business owners have had to raid their savings to fund their businesses.
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Jun 13, 2024

Advice for charities to concentrate on their positive work

The Charity Commission has recently concluded its regulatory compliance case into the Actors’ Benevolent Fund and has drawn out some lessons that can benefit all charities.
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Jun 12, 2024

More indicators of a cut in interest rates to come

The Bank of Canada announced a cut of a quarter of a percentage point to its key interest rate last week, bringing the rate down to 4.75%.
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