Get ready for a rise in your water bills. The average annual water bill in England and Wales is set to increase by £123, with the new average bill reaching £603. Water Bills Set to Rise: What You Need to Know The average annual water bill in England and Wales is...

Meta reports strong Q4 earnings, beating Wall Street projections with $48.39bn in revenue and $8.02 earnings per share. The company's AI ambitions, including its Reality Labs division, are expected to drive growth in 2025. Meta Posts Robust Fourth-Quarter Earnings Amid DeepSeek Mania Mark Zuckerberg speaks in Menlo Park, California, last year. Photograph:...

Avalanche Network Sees Significant Reduction in Transaction Fees Following December Upgrade The recent upgrade to the Avalanche blockchain has led to a significant reduction in usage fees, making it cheaper for users to interact with the platform. Transaction Costs Plummet Since the implementation of the Avalanche9000 upgrade on Dec. 16, transaction costs...

As of January 31, 2025, businesses importing goods from the European Union into Great Britain will be required to submit a safety and security declaration, a change that could lead to delays or financial penalties for non-compliance. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has alerted businesses...

CME Group is set to introduce options on Bitcoin Friday Futures, providing traders with more risk management tools and building on the success of its previous launch. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has announced that it will introduce options on Bitcoin Friday Futures (BFF) starting on February 24, pending...

Vodafone takes a significant step towards bridging the UK's mobile coverage gaps with its innovative satellite solutions, conducting the country's first-ever satellite-enabled smartphone video call. Vodafone has successfully conducted the UK's first satellite-enabled smartphone video call, marking a significant step towards eliminating 'not spots' in the country. The test was carried...

In today's fast-paced business world, humble leadership is becoming a highly valued asset. By prioritizing humility, leaders can foster an environment that encourages teamwork, builds trust, and promotes employee well-being. Humble leadership has become a highly valued asset in today's business world, and for good reason. When leaders prioritize humility,...

The Bitcoin markets in the Americas are experiencing a rebound, fueled by US economic hopes and President Trump's enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency. As the Federal Open Market Committee meeting approaches, investors are eagerly awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's outlook on interest rates. Your day-ahead look for Jan. 29, 2025 By James...

The cryptocurrency market continues to decline, with the CoinDesk 20 experiencing a downturn. Despite this trend, several assets are showing resilience, bucking the overall downward trend. The CoinDesk 20 has taken a hit, currently trading at 3686.16, down 0.8% (-30.23) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Among the 20 assets tracked...

As traditional job structures continue to evolve, organizations are embracing 'job deconstruction' – a new approach that dynamically matches employee skills with specific tasks or projects. This shift brings both opportunities and challenges, requiring careful consideration to mitigate its negative effects. The centrality of traditional “jobs,” or stable tasks bundled...