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Healthcare tech tycoon donates £5m to Tories amid election speculation

Who is Frank Hester and why did he donate? Frank Hester is the founder and chief executive of The Phoenix Partnership (TPP), a company that provides healthcare software and data services to the NHS and other countries. He is also one of Britain’s richest people, with an estimated wealth of £415m. Hester has donated £5m to the Conservative Party, one of the largest single donations in its history. He said…

Apple and Arm extend their chip partnership beyond 2040

Apple, the tech giant behind the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, has signed a new long-term deal with Arm, the chip designer owned by SoftBank Group, for its chip technology. The deal, which was revealed in Arm’s initial public offering (IPO) documents filed on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, extends their partnership beyond 2040. Arm’s IPO plans and strategic investors Arm, which is based in the United Kingdom, owns the intellectual property…

How A Startup Is Helping Special Educators With Technology

Creatively Focused, an ed-tech startup based in Minnesota, is on a mission to support and empower special educators with technology. The company has developed a software platform called axis3, which offers various features and services to help special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators cope with the challenges and demands of their field. The Problem Of Burnout In Special Education Special education is a rewarding but also stressful and demanding profession.…

EU Report Blasts Big Tech for Failing to Stop Russian Disinformation

A new study commissioned by the European Commission has revealed that major online platforms such as Meta, YouTube, X and TikTok have failed to curb the spread and impact of Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns, especially in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The study, conducted by civil society groups, found that pro-Kremlin accounts have reached over 165 million subscribers and generated more than 16 billion views since February 2022,…

Business students gear up for the challenges of the hospitality sector

The hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with travel restrictions, lockdowns, and social distancing measures affecting millions of businesses and workers worldwide. However, some business students are not deterred by the crisis and are preparing themselves for the opportunities and challenges of this dynamic industry. Learning from the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities and strengths of the hospitality sector, as…

Moneyweb website temporarily down due to technical issues

Users unable to access the site for several hours Moneyweb, a South African media company that produces independent, high-quality investment information and business news, experienced a technical glitch on its website on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Users who tried to access the site were greeted with a message that said “Just a moment…” and a spinning wheel, but the site never loaded. The problem started around 10:00 am local time…

Offaly businesses invited to join green accelerator by Bord na Móna

Bord na Móna, the Irish semi-state company that has transitioned from peat harvesting to climate solutions and renewable energy development, is looking for new, ‘green innovators’ in Offaly to apply for the ‘2024 Accelerate Green programme’. The programme is open to SMEs, early-stage companies and start-ups in the sustainability sector and aims to help them scale their business and contribute to the fight against the climate crisis. Accelerate Green: A…

California Supreme Court Rules Third-Party Agents Can Be Liable for FEHA Violations

What is FEHA? The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is a California law that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on various protected characteristics, such as race, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, and religion. FEHA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. FEHA applies to employers with…

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Honolulu for Maui Wildfire Victims

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Honolulu to provide assistance to small businesses affected by the Maui wildfires that started on August 8, 2023. The center is a partnership between the SBA and the Hawaii Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and will offer a range of services to help small business owners recover and rebuild. SBA Disaster Loans Available for…

GGC offers capital to Afghans with viable business plans

GGC seeks innovative ideas for country’s development The Gharany Group of Companies (GGC), a leading business conglomerate in Afghanistan, has announced that it is ready to provide capital to Afghans who have good business plans for the development of the country. The group is seeking business plans from the people who have workable ideas but cannot implement them due to financial problems. GGC chief Ahmad Yar Gharany told Pajhwok Afghan…