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The UK’s Investment Association (IA) has warned investors about the risks of using ‘trading bots’ to make investment decisions. Speaking to the BBC John Allan, head of innovation and operations at the IA said investors should be more cautious about using AI. Alan commented: “Investment is something that’s very serious; it affects people and their […]

Pay growth and the jobs market have both slowed in recent months as the UK wrestles with the Bank of England’s rising interest rates, according to the latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) labour market overview. Wages rose to 7.3%, excluding bonuses, between August and October 2023, showing a slowdown in growth. Despite this, pay

New research into the impact of business events to the West Midlands reveals that the region is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic quicker than the UK average. In its latest report for the West Midlands Growth Company, data compiled by RJS Associates shows that the region’s business events performance in 2022 – which includes meetings,

Benefits Provider, Zest reveals that employers in the UK are increasing investment in employee benefits packages as they attempt to gain a competitive edge in the race for talent. Nearly half (48%) of employers say they have boosted investment in their benefits package over the last 12 months in response to the changes in the

Inflation has stagnated at 8.7%, the same rate as three months ago, causing businesses and consumers concern amid hopes of a decline, since the UK has been on a downward trend in inflation figures which peaked at 11.1% last year. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to halve inflation this year, statistics shows that “Core” inflation,