DEBATE: Is social media’s bad reputation retrievable? June 17, 2019 Is social media’s bad reputation retrievable? Sophie Scott, global managing director of FleishmanHillard’s tech practice, says YES. While technology has improved our lives in many wonderful ways, significant scandals and perennial privacy issues have deeply tarnished social media companies’ reputations. But has trust been lost forever? Absolutely not. Despite the criticism, stats don’t lie, and [...]
We must rediscover our pride in our shared European heritage June 17, 2019 With the insult of coming third in the Peterborough by-election, adding to the injury of fifth place in the European elections, the Conservative party needs to coalesce quickly around a new leader – one who can heal the party’s historic divisions and set out a distinctive agenda on Europe. Whether the UK leaves the EU [...]
Tech jobs in London rise by almost two thirds June 16, 2019 Jobs in London’s blossoming tech sector have risen by 60 per cent since 2010, as the number of roles in the capital reach 533,000. Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed there have been 1,000 more tech sector jobs created on average every week in the last five years. Read more: Surge in demand [...]
‘Ideological war’ over future of AI as businesses warn against robot tax June 15, 2019 Businesses and trade bodies have urged the government and industry to embrace the rise of robots and better prepare workers and future generations. The business, energy, and industrial strategy (Beis) committee is in the midst of an inquiry into the automation and the future of work in the UK. Read more: The robots are coming [...]
Marketers threaten to cut social media spend unless tech giants crack down on online harm June 14, 2019 Social media firms risk losing advertising revenue from UK businesses unless they do more to protect users on their platforms, marketers have warned. The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) said businesses needed to “carefully consider” whether they should continue to advertise on social media sites due to the failure to remove harmful material. Read more: [...]
Facebook poaches Standard Chartered executive ahead of cryptocurrency launch June 14, 2019 Facebook has hired a senior Standard Chartered executive as it gears up to launch a cryptocurrency and financial services business, according to reports. Standard Chartered’s European head of corporate and public affairs Ed Bowles is set to join the social media giant in September as director of public policy, the Financial Times reported. The role [...]
UK mobile operators ‘must be cautious’ over Huawei June 13, 2019 UK mobile operators should show “all due caution” before using Huawei’s equipment in their 5G networks, culture secretary Jeremy Wright has warned. In a move that will spark further uncertainty over Huawei’s role in UK telecoms infrastructure, Wright said the government must “think carefully” before it makes a decision about the Chinese tech firm. Read [...]
Digital doctor startup Zava secures $32m series A funding June 13, 2019 Digital doctor startup Zava has raised $32m in series A funding led by HPE Growth as it kickstarts an expansion plan. The London-based platform, which operates in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will use the funding to grow its business in existing markets and globally. Read more: Startups break records with £4.8bn [...]
Surge in demand for UK tech visas as digital sector draws in top talent June 13, 2019 The number of applications for UK tech visas has soared 45 per cent in the last year as the booming tech sector continues to attract global talent. The surge marks the fifth consecutive year of growth in application numbers, according to industry body Tech Nation. Read more: Facebook to create 500 tech jobs in London [...]
Chinese ambassador warns UK ban on Huawei would send ‘very bad signal’ June 13, 2019 China’s ambassador to the UK has warned a ban on tech firm Huawei would send a “very bad signal” and could harm trade relations between the two countries. Liu Xiaoming told BBC’s Newsnight that Chinese companies could be put off doing business in the UK if Huawei is blocked from 5G networks. Read more: UK [...]
