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VCARB F1 drivers Hadjar and Lawson turn to Airtasker for bold helmet designs

Formula 1 drivers Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson launch a £500 Airtasker challenge for fans to design special edition helmets as a surprise for their pit crew. Read more: VCARB F1 drivers Hadjar and Lawson turn to Airtasker for bold helmet designs ...

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Vimeo accepts $1.38bn takeover bid

Vimeo agrees to be acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38bn, taking the video platform private with ambitious investment plans in the US and global markets. Read more: Vimeo accepts $1.38bn takeover bid ...

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Global supply chains face severe disruption if China and India hit with 100% tariffs

A 100% tariff on imports from China and India would disrupt global supply chains, push up consumer prices, and trigger trade war risks, warns expert. Read more: Global supply chains face severe disruption if China and India hit with 100% tariffs ...

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Contactless payments could go unlimited

The FCA is consulting on proposals to let banks scrap the £100 contactless card limit, bringing cards in line with unlimited mobile wallet payments. Read more: Contactless payments could go unlimited ...

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Virgin Media O2 marks 1,000th apprentice milestone with new film

Virgin Media O2 celebrates hiring its 1,000th apprentice with a short film, highlighting the life-changing impact of apprenticeships and its £1m Talent Fund. Read more: Virgin Media O2 marks 1,000th apprentice milestone with new film ...

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Reeves clamps down on Treasury emergency funds ahead of November Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned ministers that access to the Treasury’s emergency funding pot will be sharply curtailed in the run-up to the government’s first Budget this autumn. Read more: Reeves clamps down on Treasury emergency funds ah...

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BT backs Wales Tech Week 2025

BT signs on as Gold Partner for Wales Tech Week 2025, joining Cisco to showcase sustainable tech solutions and support the growth of Wales’s digital economy. Read more: BT backs Wales Tech Week 2025 ...

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UK startup set to tackle £3bn IT skills gap

A UK startup has unveiled a new platform designed to transform how IT consultancies use and share talent, amid rising concerns about wasted skills and soaring recruitment costs. Read more: UK startup set to tackle £3bn IT skills gap ...

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AI adoption stalls in large enterprises as doubts grow over returns

AI adoption among large enterprises dips from 14% to 12%, raising concerns over ROI and security. Experts call for training, governance and resilience strategies. Read more: AI adoption stalls in large enterprises as doubts grow over returns ...

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Parents fork out £2.8bn a year to plug university funding gap

Parents and grandparents contribute £2.8bn annually to support UK students as tuition fees and living costs rise, leaving families under mounting financial strain. Read more: Parents fork out £2.8bn a year to plug university funding gap ...

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