Month: March 2017
Uber will no longer use ‘Greyball’ tool to evade regulators
Ride-hailing company Uber said it will stop using its 'Greyball' tool. The tool was used to prevent efforts by local authorities to catch the[more...]
Philip Hammond expects the U.K. economy to Grow Faster in Budget Speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond expects the U.K. economy to grow faster than previously thought as he delivers his budget speech with the[more...]
UK economy shows growth for 2017 but signals gloomier for next year
There was mixed news for Britain's economy as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development revised up its forecast for UK growth for this[more...]
New Statue Marks International Women’s Day on Wall Street
As many American women prepare to draw attention to their role in the workplace, a Wall Street firm on March 7 put up a[more...]
Uk Government scheme reveal revaluated business rates
Tim Tabor/flickr (qlmbusinessnews.com via telegraph.co.uk - - Tue, 7 Mar, 2017) London, Uk - - The Government has incurred the wrath of the so-called[more...]
Apple Pay Makes Irish Debut
Want to pay for things with your iPhone or Apple Watch? Apple Pay has finally arrived in Ireland.
PSA Group to buy GM’s Opel unit valued at $2.3 Billion
Group agreed to buy GM’s Opel unit in a transaction valued at 2.2 billion euro ($2.3 billion), creating Europe’s second-largest carmaker in a bid[more...]
Uber in London to appeal court ruling on drivers literacy
The online taxi service Uber says it will appeal after losing a court battle in London. The app service was attempting to stop transport[more...]
Sir Keith Mills Air Miles Founder New Retail Technology Venture
Sir Keith Mills, the man behind Air Miles and Nectar, announces a multi-million pound investment in a retail technology venture whose clients include Marks and[more...]
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on First Roastery in downtown Milan in late 2018
Starbucks is entering the market in Italy for the first time. The world’s biggest coffee-shop operator will open a 25,500-square-foot retail space in a historic[more...]
Nokia’s relaunched 3310 mobile phone nearly 17 years after its debut
Nokia's 3310 phone has been relaunched nearly 17 years after its debut. Many consider the original handset iconic because of its popularity and sturdiness.[more...]
Remote work and the challenges pose to small businesses
[caption id="attachment_1221" align="alignnone" width="500"] Nicolas Huk/flickr.com[/caption] (qlmbusinessnews.com via telegraph.co.uk - - via Staples--Sat, 4 March, 2017) London, Uk - - The acknowledgement of the[more...]