UK BUSINESS NEWS

6 days ago | uk-business-news.co.uk | Lisa Baker

The Operational Research Society (The OR Society) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Colette Fletcher as its new Executive Director. Colette brings a wealth of experience in higher education, governance, and public policy to The OR Society, which is the UK’s leading professional membership body for operational researchers. She joins from Advance HE, where she served as Head of Governance & Consulting.

1 week ago | uk-business-news.co.uk | Lisa Baker

Sutton Coldfield-based sister companies Embark Learning and Fairway Healthcare have launched a major recruitment campaign to recruit for at least ten new roles, increasing their internal teams by nearly a third. The internal recruitment drive comes in response to the businesses’ growth in the past 12 months, as well as to meet growing needs for social care services across the West Midlands.

1 week ago | uk-business-news.co.uk | Lisa Baker

In the dynamic world of AI, businesses often face a critical decision: optimise large language models (LLMs) with fine-tuning or enhance them using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Both strategies tailor LLMs to meet specific needs but differ in approach. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)RAG integrates an organisation’s proprietary data with an LLM (or SLM), allowing real-time access to current, relevant information.

1 week ago | uk-business-news.co.uk | Lisa Baker

Customisable and cost-effective TOUGHBOOK G2 adaptor provides secure and reliable IP65-rated rugged functionality within military environments. Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to defence sector innovation, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK has launched the first IP65-rated adaptor for the rugged tablet market, compatible with its market-leading G2 mk3 tablet.

1 week ago | uk-business-news.co.uk | Lisa Baker

Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is continuing with its multi-million pound investment programme across its pub estate that it started last year, with a new £550k refurbishment. The family-owned independent business which marked its 160th anniversary two years ago, will continue the investment roll-out with the Old Plough, a popular community pub based in the thriving village of Ashton on Mersey.