Premium non-alcoholic beer brand BERO is using Oracle NetSuite’s AI-powered cloud ERP to scale international growth, streamline operations, and accelerate financial reporting as it expands across the US and UK markets.

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08.10.2025

When Car Finance Goes Wrong: How to Claim Back What’s Yours

Buying or leasing a car often feels straightforward—agree the terms, make monthly payments, drive away. But when hidden clauses, inflated residuals or penalty demands surface, many drivers find themselves stuck.

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08.10.2025

OpenAI strikes multibillion-dollar deal with AMD in challenge to Nvidia’s AI chip dominance

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with AMD to buy 6GW of AI processors over five years, in a move set to challenge Nvidia’s supremacy and reshape the global AI chip race.

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08.10.2025

Gold surges past $3,900 for the first time as investors seek safety amid global uncertainty

Gold prices broke through $3,900 an ounce for the first time as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid falling interest rates, US political tensions and renewed concerns over global economic stability.

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08.10.2025

UK investors withdraw record £3.6bn from shares as market jitters drive shift to bonds and cash

UK investors pulled £3.6bn from equity funds in Q3 2025, the largest quarterly outflow since records began, as fears of overvalued markets and an AI-fuelled bubble prompted a rush towards bonds and cash.

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08.10.2025

Alona Shevtsova honoured as Woman Entrepreneur in fintech 2025 at Brit Fintech Awards

Sends is proud to announce that its CEO, Alona Shevtsova, has been honoured with the title of Woman Entrepreneur in Fintech of the Year at the prestigious Brit Fintech Awards.

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08.10.2025

Leo Snetsinger on DevOps, Shrimp Farming, and Solving Problems

Leo Snetsinger is a platform engineer and systems thinker with over a decade of experience designing cloud infrastructure and solving tough technical problems.

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08.10.2025

From Red Carpets to Black Ties: Enzo Zelocchi as the Cultural Diplomat

There are men who glide through the world’s most exclusive rooms, and then there are men who seem to belong to them.

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08.10.2025

NetSuite and BILL partner to deliver AI-powered payment automation

Oracle NetSuite and BILL have joined forces to embed AI-driven payment automation into NetSuite’s ERP, enabling US businesses to pay vendors faster, more securely, and more efficiently.

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08.10.2025

FCA car loan victims to get £700 average payout under £9bn scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled plans for a £9bn compensation scheme covering 14 million car finance agreements, with average payouts of £700 per driver affected by unfair discretionary commission deals.

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08.10.2025

Investor, Business Executive, Dr. Markus Rechlin Builds Companies By Building People

Ask Dr. Markus Rechlin what matters most in business and he won’t point to balance sheets or market forecasts. He will tell you about people.

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08.10.2025

What Is an Order Management System (OMS) and Why It Matters for Retailers

The retail landscape is changing faster than ever. With omnichannel commerce becoming the new standard added with managing investors with fulfilment and customer satisfaction seamlessly has evolved from a competitive edge to a business necessity.

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08.10.2025

Munro EV secures £2m to scale electric 4x4 production for mining, defence and construction sectors

Glasgow-based manufacturer to expand production and create up to 300 jobs amid growing demand for zero-emission off-road vehicles

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08.10.2025

Six university start-ups named as finalists for Ignite 2025 social enterprise competition

Six social entrepreneurs from UK universities have been announced as finalists for Ignite 2025, the Ford Family Foundation’s flagship competition supporting purpose-led start-ups with a £50,000 prize pot.

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08.10.2025

Ineos blames cheap Chinese imports and high energy costs as it cuts 60 jobs in Hull

Ineos is cutting 60 jobs at its Hull chemicals plant, blaming cheap Chinese imports, soaring UK energy costs and weak government protection for putting Britain’s manufacturing sector under severe strain.

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08.10.2025

Business is not an Olympic sport, so invest today in that performance-enhanced boost

Richard Alvin argues that business isn’t an Olympic sport so small firms must seize their own performance-enhanced edge through AI.

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08.10.2025

Furniturebox secures £1m Barclays funding to drive innovation

Online furniture retailer Furniturebox has secured £1m in funding from Barclays to accelerate innovation, strengthen its supply chain and support expansion following its rapid UK and US growth.

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08.10.2025

Oracle NetSuite launches NetSuite Next with conversational AI

Oracle NetSuite has unveiled NetSuite Next, its next-generation AI-powered ERP with conversational intelligence, agentic workflows, and natural language tools designed to help businesses automate complex processes and gain real-time insights.

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08.10.2025

AI accelerating growth in UK climate tech start-ups as adoption rate doubles national average

New research from Sustainable Ventures finds AI adoption among UK climate tech start-ups is nearly twice the national average, with investment in AI-driven ventures surging as hardware innovators risk being left behind.

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08.10.2025

Asahi restarts beer production after cyber-attack disrupts Japanese breweries

Asahi has resumed beer production at all six of its Japanese breweries after a major cyber-attack forced shutdowns, disrupting supplies of Asahi Super Dry and other drinks to retailers including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart.

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08.10.2025

DPD faces disruption as drivers take action over pay cuts to small parcel deliveries

DPD drivers have begun three days of action after the delivery firm cut payments for small parcels by 65p, a move that could cost some self-employed drivers more than £6,500 a year.

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08.10.2025

"Topic: How to Pick a UK Plastics Manufacturing Partner

Choosing the right plastics manufacturing partner is a critical step for SMEs and scale-ups aiming to grow their product lines efficiently and cost-effectively.

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07.10.2025

Reeves to relax planning laws and target banks with £2bn tax rise in bid to stabilise public finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing sweeping planning reforms and a £2bn tax raid on banks in her 26 November Budget as she faces a £30bn deficit and pressure to revive Britain’s flagging growth.

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07.10.2025

Adil Quraish on Values, Faith, and the Future of Leadership

Conversations about finance often focus on numbers, strategies, and markets. Yet for Adil Quraish, private investor and strategic advisor, the real foundation of wealth and leadership lies in values.

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07.10.2025

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Piers Morgan’s Wake Up Productions reported £17.1m turnover in 2024, completing his £50m News UK deal as Piers Morgan Uncensored expands globally after going digital-only.

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07.10.2025

The Role of DSPM in Preventing Insider Threats

One of the most difficult security threats to handle is insider threats. Such threats are usually malicious and may lead to serious security problems.

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07.10.2025

UK faces shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, warns Screwfix chief

The UK could face a shortage of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, Screwfix warns, as only 2% of sole traders take on apprentices due to a broken levy system and excessive red tape.

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07.10.2025

Scott Borgerson: The Road to Leadership Behind the Wheel

Scott Borgerson was born in 1978 in Essex, Maryland, a small town on the Chesapeake Bay. His father worked at the Bethlehem Steel plant in Sparrows Point until it shut down. His mother was a nurse at Franklin Square Hospital.

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07.10.2025

‘We’re like a family here’: why this interview cliché could signal a toxic workplace

Job experts warn that when hiring managers say “we’re like a family here,” it can often mask unhealthy work expectations and poor boundaries. Here’s what to watch out for in interviews.

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07.10.2025

How to Quickly Get a Geocoding API Key in 2025

The geocoding API landscape has become unnecessarily complicated, with many providers creating artificial barriers that slow down legitimate development projects.

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07.10.2025

A Conversation with Former Major General Chris Finerty on Mentorship, Leadership, and Service

Chris Finerty, retired General Officer, has dedicated more than three decades to the United States Air Force, the Air National Guard, and the Department of Defense.

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07.10.2025

The Rise of Reps Shoes: Why More Sneaker Fans Choose High-Quality Replicas

In the last two years, the sneaker conversation has shifted from resale prices and raffles to something more pragmatic: value.

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07.10.2025

Peaceful Profits Transforms Publishing Industry with Streamlined Approach to Author Success

Peaceful Profits has revolutionized how entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants transform their knowledge and skills into bestselling books and scalable businesses.

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07.10.2025

Asking why vs. saying yes: the generational divide in the modern office

As a member of Generation X, I grew up in the workplace with a simple rule: if your boss asked you to do something, you said “yes” and got on with it.

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07.10.2025

Department for Education ramps up AI and data training as part of UK government digital skills drive

The Department for Education has spent over £170,000 on AI, data and digital training in three years as 70% of UK government bodies pilot or plan to use artificial intelligence.

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07.10.2025

How Brilliant Earth Delivers Exceptional Customer Service at Every Stage of the Jewelry Journey

Shopping for jewelry often brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty, especially when it’s for a special event like an engagement.

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07.10.2025

Aston Martin issues profit warning as weak demand and Valhalla delays hit turnaround hopes

Aston Martin warns of another loss-making year amid weak demand, tariffs and Valhalla hypercar delays, reversing hopes of a turnaround under CEO Adrian Hallmark.

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07.10.2025

Online Justice Takes Aim at Rising Phishing and Money Scams with Recovery Services

Phishing scams have become one of the most common and damaging forms of online fraud today.

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07.10.2025

Best 5 Instagram APIs for Developers Building Social Apps in 2025

Instagram's official API has become increasingly restrictive, forcing developers to navigate complex approval processes and limiting access to essential data types that social applications require.

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07.10.2025

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BERO uses Oracle NetSuite to scale global non-alcoholic beer growth

When Car Finance Goes Wrong: How to Claim Back What’s Yours

OpenAI strikes multibillion-dollar deal with AMD in challenge to Nvidia’s AI chip dominance

Gold surges past $3,900 for the first time as investors seek safety amid global uncertainty

UK investors withdraw record £3.6bn from shares as market jitters drive shift to bonds and cash

Alona Shevtsova honoured as Woman Entrepreneur in fintech 2025 at Brit Fintech Awards

Leo Snetsinger on DevOps, Shrimp Farming, and Solving Problems

From Red Carpets to Black Ties: Enzo Zelocchi as the Cultural Diplomat

NetSuite and BILL partner to deliver AI-powered payment automation

FCA car loan victims to get £700 average payout under £9bn scheme

Investor, Business Executive, Dr. Markus Rechlin Builds Companies By Building People

What Is an Order Management System (OMS) and Why It Matters for Retailers

Munro EV secures £2m to scale electric 4x4 production for mining, defence and construction sectors

Six university start-ups named as finalists for Ignite 2025 social enterprise competition

Ineos blames cheap Chinese imports and high energy costs as it cuts 60 jobs in Hull

Business is not an Olympic sport, so invest today in that performance-enhanced boost

Furniturebox secures £1m Barclays funding to drive innovation

Oracle NetSuite launches NetSuite Next with conversational AI

AI accelerating growth in UK climate tech start-ups as adoption rate doubles national average

Asahi restarts beer production after cyber-attack disrupts Japanese breweries

DPD faces disruption as drivers take action over pay cuts to small parcel deliveries

"Topic: How to Pick a UK Plastics Manufacturing Partner

Reeves to relax planning laws and target banks with £2bn tax rise in bid to stabilise public finances

Adil Quraish on Values, Faith, and the Future of Leadership

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The Role of DSPM in Preventing Insider Threats

UK faces shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, warns Screwfix chief

Scott Borgerson: The Road to Leadership Behind the Wheel

‘We’re like a family here’: why this interview cliché could signal a toxic workplace

How to Quickly Get a Geocoding API Key in 2025

A Conversation with Former Major General Chris Finerty on Mentorship, Leadership, and Service

The Rise of Reps Shoes: Why More Sneaker Fans Choose High-Quality Replicas

Peaceful Profits Transforms Publishing Industry with Streamlined Approach to Author Success

Asking why vs. saying yes: the generational divide in the modern office

Department for Education ramps up AI and data training as part of UK government digital skills drive

How Brilliant Earth Delivers Exceptional Customer Service at Every Stage of the Jewelry Journey

Aston Martin issues profit warning as weak demand and Valhalla delays hit turnaround hopes

Online Justice Takes Aim at Rising Phishing and Money Scams with Recovery Services

Best 5 Instagram APIs for Developers Building Social Apps in 2025

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