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1 week ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
From easing nerves in the early days of a role to boosting long-term retention, communication has a crucial part to play in shaping young employees’ experience at work. And when done well, it not only strengthens engagement but also drives better performance across teams.
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1 week ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
Blog post by Head of ITN Business, NINA HARRISON-BELL. In a volatile world, investor communications need more than numbers — they need trust, transparency, and a clear narrative to build lasting relationships and drive sustainable growth. From geopolitical tensions and market swings to the return of unpredictable political forces like Donald Trump, the world is anything but stable.
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1 week ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
As he nears his 99th birthday this week, Sir David Attenborough is marking the moment with what he calls one of the most important films of his extraordinary career. Ocean — a cinematic call to arms — premieres tonight (6 May) at London’s Royal Festival Hall, urging us to protect the world’s seas before it’s too late. “After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea,” Sir David says in the film.
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2 weeks ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
In this week’s good news round-up, we spotlight three uplifting stories that show how innovation, collaboration, and everyday action are driving real progress. From backing the next generation, to reforesting the planet one tap at a time, this week we highlight how small actions — and strong communities — can spark meaningful change.
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2 weeks ago | 
filmhounds.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
Picture this; I'm thirty with an insatiable thirst for sex. It couldn't quite be considered an addiction, but there is a constant quench for something more than the lacklustre connections experienced throughout those adolescent years. The entirety of my twenties had been spent in a long-term relationship with someone who never could and never wanted to, satisfy my sexual desires.
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2 weeks ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
AI agents are sparking a wave of excitement and debate. These advanced software entities do more than just process data — they grasp objectives, devise strategies, make autonomous decisions, and adapt through experience. And increasingly, they’re being explored as powerful tools in the fight against climate change; from managing energy use to optimising supply chains. Naturally, their rise comes with both promise and risk.
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3 weeks ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
New 2025 data from Instant Offices reveals that high workloads, unpaid overtime, and the cost of living are fuelling a mental health crisis in the workplace. Birmingham has emerged as the UK’s most stressed city, but the challenge is nationwide. The good news? Businesses are in a unique position to lead the shift towards healthier, more human ways of working.
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3 weeks ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
Redefining trust, regulation, and AI adoption in the financial services industryFor Asha Sangray, CEO of Profylr, the future of financial services isn’t just about sleek mobile banking apps and NPS scores — it’s about what happens behind the scenes and how we build trust between regulators, firms, and consumers. One of the industry’s biggest challenges is ensuring the integrity of an ever-expanding volume of data used to address both macro and microeconomic pressures.
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3 weeks ago | 
tigernewspaper.net | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
If you find yourself near SOMA this spring, consider visiting the “Rivera’s Paris” exhibit at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. The museum is open 10 to 8 Wednesday through Friday, 10 to 5 on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and 12 to 5 on Sundays. The museum is not closed to the public on Mondays. Admission is free for all. The exhibit premiered February 7, and it will be there until May 18. Diego Rivera was a famous painter who lived from 1886 to 1957.
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4 weeks ago | 
business.itn.co.uk | Zoe Smith |Zoë Rose Smith
At Cadent, the heart of the organisation is its people. As the UK’s largest gas distribution network, Cadent operates across the North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, and the North London areas, providing gas to 11 million homes and businesses. But beyond their essential role in delivering energy, Cadent is deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive. A key part of this commitment is the company’s seven employee communities.
