Applications to PwC student programmes at record high
Big 4 accountancy firm PwC has received the most applications from students this year. One of the most established players…
China’s slowdown and America’s recovery squeeze emerging markets
One of the biggest financial stories of the 21st century so far has been the increasing importance of emerging markets.…
Sustainable innovation drives the future of cities, says MIT researcher
Sustainable innovation is an essential part of developing the cities of the future, according to a top MIT researcher. Wei…
Apple hires 11,000 female employees within a year
Over the last 12 months, tech giant Apple hired more than 11,000 new female employees around the world. In the…
ACCA says businesses are at risk from gender inequality
When it comes to the workplace, the battle of the sexes could have serious implications for businesses across the world…
Quarter of UK SMEs at risk due to late payments
A new report highlights the dangers faced by small businesses because of cash flow problems caused by late payments. The…
Enterprise Uganda and ACCA announce new partnership
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has signed a new agreement with Enterprise Uganda that will offer wide-ranging training,…
Changing consumer behaviour hits UK supermarkets
Some of Britain’s top companies could see profits fall by more than a third, and it is all caused by…
Alphabet: Google stuns markets with restructuring
Internet search giant Google has surprised economists around the world by announcing that it will become part of a holding…
Low oil prices force Saudi Arabia to borrow heavily
Although often seen as a country of limitless wealth, budget deficits are forcing Saudi Arabia to borrow more capital from…
Graduates from private schools get high salaries, reveals research
A new report has revealed that privately-educated graduates earn more than their state-educated peers do only six months after leaving…
More people in UK working night shifts, shows research
New research from the TUC reveals that the number of people working night shifts in the UK is rising. The…