UK businesses more upbeat about sales despite weak growth

Newsletter Apr 5, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UK businesses more upbeat about sales despite weak growth]( Most British businesses expect their sales to rise over the coming year - an improvement from late 2022 - despite seeing no sales growth over the past three months, the British Chambers of Commerce said on Tuesday. [UK govt sets out new water plan to tackle pollution]( The initiative includes a consultation on a ban on wet wipes containing plastic, which are blamed for causing sewer blockages when flushed down the toilet.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Northern Ireland's 'peace babies' desperate for more progress]( Bethany Moore was six years old when she started to understand the "complexities and nuances" of living in Northern Ireland. [Analysis-HSBC, Goldman gender pay gaps widen in UK as finance makes slow progress]( HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered reported a widening in the gap between what they paid women and men in 2022, according to data reviewed by Reuters. [Dollar struggles near 2-month low on weak data; focus on RBNZ]( The U.S. dollar was stuck near two-month lows on Wednesday as weak economic data bolstered views that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its monetary tightening cycle. [dianomi]( [Branson's Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy after launch failure squeezed finances]( Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc, founded by billionaire Richard Branson, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday after the satellite launching business struggled to secure long-term funding following a failed launch in January. [Inflation in Europe is going nowhere, with senior analysts expecting inflation to increase within the Eurozone to a new record high]( European inflation presents a mixed bag, with eases in inflation when energy and food prices are included in measures, but persistence when excluded. [Here's how businesses are using AI to boost their ESG results]( Levi's recent campaign, using an AI-generated model to improve their ESG results, wasn't welcomed with open arms by the general public. [Did Bard use ChatGPT data for training? Google denies allegations]( OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded to reports suggesting Google used ChatGPT data to train its AI chatbot Bard. [Is VR the future of your workplace?]( Jenson8 CEO and founder Jena Davidson has spoken on her VR platform looking to bring positive behavioural change within businesses. [Johnson & Johnson proposes $8.9 bn settlement of talc cancer claims]( J&J has been facing thousands of lawsuits over talcum powder containing traces of asbestos blamed for causing ovarian cancer. [Russian soldiers 'too drunk' to fight in Ukraine]( A report by the UK's Defence Ministry has claimed that the Russian soldiers have been abusing alcohol. [Gendered perspectives are crucial for women's security in public transport]( Having equitable access to transportation can make a big difference in increasing women's productivity and promoting gender equality, according to recent data by Rumbo. [Elon Musk calls New York Times 'hypocritical' for refusing to pay for Twitter blue tick]( Twitter CEO Elon Musk has now lashed out at the New York Times for refusing to pay for the platform's "verified" badge. [Masters brings golf's divided best back together to do battle]( McIlroy would complete the career Grand Slam with a victory on Sunday. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.