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The fast-paced, high-pressure world of events is unknown for its work-life balance, but it is changing. In the wake of the pandemic, events agencies in the UK have been sternly watching how they support, retain and inspire their teams. result? A wave of cultural reinvention that is turning the industry over. Below are six ways agents can rewrite rules: 1. A flexible model that actually works Hybrid behavior is not trending. It’s the new standard. Many agencies have adopted flexible models beyond “WFH Fridays” that allow teams to design schedules that suit both creativity, caregiving and flexibility. For example, CTL…
Dagallo, who leads a rapid support force of rivals, announces the government as the war destroys Sudan.Sudan’s Army Secretary and de facto head of state, Abdel Fatta al-Burhan, appointed the former official UN prime minister as prime minister as part of a change in the sovereign council as the country’s third year of Civil War. Tens of thousands were killed, critical infrastructure was destroyed, and more than 12 million people were evacuated as a result of the war. “The chairman of the Sovereign Council has issued a constitutional decree appointing Kamil El Tave Idris Abdelhafis as prime minister,” a statement…
UK Hospitality Sector salaries fell on average by 10.3% compared to last year. According to the UK’s largest hospitality pay survey 2025, the biggest drop fell by 17% in the hotel sector, according to the UK, KAM Insights and Access Group Hospitality pay survey 2025.The survey found that the average contract catering salary rose 10% this year, with only sectors rising, with full-service restaurant pay falling 7% and 13.6% in fast food, cafes and food stalls. The findings show a decline in wages across key roles, except for those at director level who have increased average pay, and chefs whose…
Huawei has launched its first laptop to run its own harmonious, showing its biggest moves free from Western technology stacks and chip restrictions. The Matebook Pro and foldable Matebook Fold Ultimate Design were revealed in Chengdu on Monday, and is Huawei’s first PCS shipment without Microsoft Windows or Apple’s MacOS. This startup is not a tweak, it’s a full reset. And that’s happening while the US continues to strengthen its grip on chip exports to Huaway. Huawei unveils first laptop with homemade harmonos The launch of the Matebook Pro and the foldable Matebook Fold Ultimate Design is not just about…
The UK and the European Union cut groundbreaking transactions on Monday on fisheries, trade and security. The deal was finalised hours before the high-level British EU summit in London, which attempts to reset relations between the UK and post-Brexit Europe. What is the UK and EU summit? On Monday, British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer held London’s first British EU summit since Brexit. High-ranking EU officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, attended the summit. Brexit stands for “UK Exit,” which refers to the withdrawal of the UK from the trade bloc of 28 countries at the time. In…
As the playoffs intensify, Bluesky announced it is a beta version that will test new features during the NBA playoffs. An NBA game is in progress, but a red border with the “live” designation appears around posts from your NBA account. When a user clicks on their NBA profile picture, they will be redirected to the event they are advertising, even if it means moving them away from BlueSky. “We’re not locking you in Bluesky,” Bluesky’s COO Rose Wang wrote in a Sunday post. “We want you to use Blueski to discover what’s going on.” Under previous ownership, Twitter had…
The Israeli Army has warned of “unprecedented” attacks on southern cities as dozens were killed in strikes across the blocked enclave.Israeli forces are threatening “unprecedented” attacks after issuing another forced evacuation order to residents of Khan Eunice in the southern part of Gaza, setting up a wave of deadly strikes in the area and pushing new ground attacks that punish them. The displacement order posted to X by military Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee on Monday also applies to areas near Bani Suhaila and Abasan. Palestinians are asking them to move west towards Almawasi. “From this moment on, Khan Younis Governotion…
May 19, 2025Ravi LakshmananRansomware/Malware Several ransomware actors have used malware called SkitNet as part of their post-explosion efforts to steal sensitive data and establish remote control over compromised hosts. “Skitnet has been on sale at underground forums like Ramp since April 2024,” Swiss Cybersecurity Company Prodaft told Hacker News. “But since early 2025, we’ve seen multiple ransomware operators using it in real attacks.” “For example, in April 2025, Blackbusta leveraged skitnet in a team-themed phishing campaign aimed at enterprise environments. Its stealth capabilities and flexible architecture make it seem that Skitnet is gaining rapid traction within the ransomware ecosystem.” SkitNet,…
Pharmaceutical Maker Regeneron announced Monday that it will purchase genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million following its bankruptcy auction. Regeneron said it will retrieve personal and genetic data from 23andMe’s Genomics Service and 15 million customers as part of the transaction. Pharma Giant plans to use 23andMe customer data to help with drug discovery, saying it will “prioritize privacy, security and ethical use of 23andme customer data.” 23AndMe filed for bankruptcy protection in March after data breaching private and genetic data of seven million customers throughout 2023. The company’s stock price plunged near zero as consumer interest in the…
Intel, an independent travel and meeting management company, has announced that it has appointed Ryan Gray as head of business development and Stuart Tandy as head of bidding management, and has strengthened its growth strategy. Gray has 33 years of experience in the travel industry and has played a senior role across corporate travel, events and tourism. Known for his strategic leadership and commercial insight, Gray promotes new business opportunities and further expands Intel’s market presence. Gray said of his new role: “Intel’s reputation for excellence, agility, service and customer-first thinking really aligns with my values. I look forward to…