A recent study took a deep dive into university admissions data to discover how the developments in AI have impacted course uptakes in the UK. The data showed that AI course enrolments have increased by 453% in 2022/23 compared to 2017/18 – and it is women who...

In an age where digital proficiency has never been more important, insights gained from almost 7,500 UK workers have shed light on the areas where we are facing a digital skills gap. This research – gained through ongoing Digital Maturity Assessments carried out by...

There has certainly been progress in the number of female-led businesses over the past two decades. However, women continue to face significant disparities in accessing investment capital. Female-led UK companies secured just 1.8% of private equity funding in the first half...

Nick Candy is a British billionaire luxury property developer and politician, who has been the treasurer of Reform UK since December 2024. He was estimated to share a joint net worth of £1.5 billion in the Estates Gazette Rich...

It’s always important to look ahead in business, as you can’t change the past, but you can learn from it. The start of a New Year and the next quarter of this century hold huge opportunities for those brave enough and willing to take them. I was delighted to...

Q: What has been your path into consultancy at Roffey Park? Emma Du Parcq: Since my first part-time job in retail, I’ve been fascinated by what makes organisations successful and great places to work. I suspected, long before diving into the research, that there was...

We are awash with electric cars on the market at the moment and, as with most things in life, they are getting better and better. One thing that annoys me is designers needing to create some sci-fi-looking thing on the basis that it’s electric, therefore it needs to...

We ventured to the Old Town of Antibes for a few days, out of season, at the end of October. Access to the city from London is fairly easy. The obvious method of transport is a 95-minute easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, then a local...

Bird-proofing against seagulls and pigeons is an essential task for property owners, especially during the winter months. January presents a critical window to address potential bird infestations before the breeding season begins. After the birds have started nesting, it’s...

The iconic and world-famous Royal Pavilion & Garden (also known as Brighton Pavilion) is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton. Started in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince...

Maarten Hoffmann: Great to see you again, Wendy. Before we discuss the BID, tell us a little more about yourself. Wendy Bell: I am Crawley born and bred, so running the BID felt spot-on for me, to give something back to the town. Before that, l was running a small business...