eCommerceNews UK - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers
United Kingdom

Economy Stories - Page 2

UK Stories

Economy stories

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
Partner Programmes

ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Accept Cards launches SME-focused cash deposit solution
Fintech

Accept Cards launches SME-focused cash deposit solution

Accept Cards has launched Accept Cash, an innovative solution for SMEs enabling same-day cash deposits amid rising bank branch closures in the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
Customer Experience

Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS

Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Economy stories

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Workplace

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
LG Electronics posts record Q3 revenue despite challenges
Economy

LG Electronics posts record Q3 revenue despite challenges

LG Electronics has achieved record third-quarter revenue of AUD $24.23 billion amidst ongoing global economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
NSW launches series to boost exports to ASEAN markets
Digital Transformation

NSW launches series to boost exports to ASEAN markets

The New South Wales Government has initiated a series of market update sessions to enhance exports to ASEAN, projected to be a top global economy by 2040.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Economy stories

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Unified Communications

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process
Fintech

Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process

Anchor has successfully raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to combat late payments for U.S. small businesses, boosting growth and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Economic uncertainty top worry for NZ business leaders
Financial Systems

Economic uncertainty top worry for NZ business leaders

A recent survey reveals that 77% of New Zealand business leaders are increasingly concerned about economic uncertainty as they prepare for 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
NVIDIA opens Vietnam R&D centre to boost AI innovation
EduTech

NVIDIA opens Vietnam R&D centre to boost AI innovation

NVIDIA has unveiled its inaugural research and development centre in Vietnam, a significant step in enhancing the country's artificial intelligence landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
CBRIN boosts ACT economy with AUD $196 million GSP in 2024
EduTech

CBRIN boosts ACT economy with AUD $196 million GSP in 2024

The Canberra Innovation Network has boosted the Australian Capital Territory's economy, adding AUD $196 million to its Gross State Product in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Hospitality sector shows resilience with 7% sales growth
Hospitality

Hospitality sector shows resilience with 7% sales growth

Quantaco's Hospitality Industry Update reveals a 7% increase in weekly sales in Q1 2025, highlighting resilience amid rising living costs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot
EduTech

Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot

Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24
Health Technologies

nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24

nib New Zealand reports a NZD $21.2 million operating profit for FY24 and a 3.1% increase in policyholders, navigating economic and healthcare challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024