In a strategic move aimed at optimizing staff resources, HM Revenue & Customs has announced the temporary closure of its helpline for self-assessment taxpayers during the summer months. Taxpayers will be directed to use the tax authority’s online tools, which are expected to handle the lower volume of calls received during this period. The decision …
In the face of Beijing’s restrictive policies on the technology industry, Neil Shen, the billionaire founder of Sequoia China, urged fellow entrepreneurs to align their companies with the country’s direction. He highlighted that 80% of the companies recently invested in by his venture capital group were in the fields of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and …
Apple recently unveiled a virtual reality headset that has garnered praise from technology writers across the board. Described as “extraordinary,” “powerful,” and “magical,” these goggles have the potential to revolutionize the way we watch home videos and movies. However, some reviewers admitted to feeling a sense of loneliness and confusion while using the $3,499 device. …
“The Bear,” a new FX series currently available on Hulu, presents a continuous and engaging story without any breaks. The show revolves around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, portrayed by Jeremy Allen White, who inherits his late brother’s sandwich restaurant along with its skeptical employees. The employees are resistant to change, and Carmy is faced with numerous …
Welcome to the 12th edition of the FT Masters in Finance ranking, a comprehensive list of pre-experience programs designed for students with limited or no professional experience. Unfortunately, this year we will not be publishing a table for post-experience programs due to insufficient graduate survey responses from participants with finance work experience. To be considered …
Being a hotel housekeeper certainly presents its challenges. The job entails long hours and physically demanding tasks. The ability to clean rooms efficiently requires immense attention to detail and the capacity to handle pressure. Unfortunately, this labor-intensive work is often undervalued. Hotel housekeepers frequently face rude guests, while even well-intentioned individuals and those outside the …
The 2023 edition of the FT’s Business Book of the Year Award is set to surpass last year’s record of over 600 submissions. More than 300 titles have already been entered for the 19th book award, which offers a prize of £30,000 and closes on June 30. Established in 2005, this prestigious award recognizes the …
Every day, we are faced with numerous decisions, big and small. When it comes to career moves, it’s usually easy to identify the right choice when the alternative would be detrimental to our professional growth. However, when presented with multiple good options, it becomes challenging to determine the best next step in our job journey. …
New York City has transformed into a hub for natural wine enthusiasts, with the movement originating in France in the late 1970s. This trend, which focuses on organic farming and minimal additives, has taken the city by storm, and even traditional venues are now incorporating “orange wines” into their menus. While the Lower East Side …
If you are currently working online, chances are you use an instant messenger service like Slack to communicate with your colleagues. While Slack is typically used for quick workplace conversations, it often becomes the primary form of communication in hybrid and remote work environments. However, this can lead to problems and misunderstandings. According to Pattie …