UK consumer confidence highest since Feb 2022 as 'green shoots' emerge: GfK

Newsletter Apr 21, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UK consumer confidence highest since Feb 2022 as 'green shoots' emerge: GfK]( British consumers were their most upbeat in more than a year this month, despite the surging cost of living, as they took a more positive view of their finances and the health of the wider economy, market research firm GfK said on Friday. [Eid for Sunni Muslims starts on Friday, Shiites wait another day]( The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Britain's Cleverly leaves New Zealand early to focus on Sudan response]( British Foreign Minister James Cleverly will leave New Zealand Friday and cut his Pacific tour short, a spokesperson for New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs said, as he focuses on coordinating Britain's response to the Sudan crisis. [Oil falls 2% on recession fears, swelling US fuel stocks]( Oil prices slid by about $2 a barrel to their lowest level since late March on Thursday, dragged lower by fears a possible recession could dent fuel demand and after a rise in U.S. [Twitter's blue ticks start vanishing]( Earlier dates set for the rollback of the ticks -- predominately used by celebrities, journalists and politicians -- have slipped by without noticeable action. [dianomi]( [Recent report reveals only one in 40 UK companies adopt net zero targets]( Only one in 40 UK companies have fully adopted the most challenging "gold standard" targets for setting a course to net zero, a report by the IPPR has revealed. [Google's AI shocks engineers by learning new language without human assistance]( Google engineers are still trying to figure out how the company's AI acquired knowledge of a new language although it wasn't trained to do so. [Cost of living crisis fuelling rise in cybercrimes, new research shows]( Over a third of the organisations across the UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) anticipate a rise in cybercrime as a direct result of the current economic crisis. [Small businesses face high costs from increasing rates of cyber attacks]( With cyber-attacks on the increase, small businesses cannot afford to be complacent about their cyber security measures, with high costs to pay in the event of data breaches. [More businesses around the world are prioritising ESG strategies]( By leveraging IT as the backbone of ESG transformation, companies can eradicate digital inequality and reduce carbon emissions by understanding their employees. [Drivers are concerned by 'revolutionary' fatigue monitoring AI technology]( Driver fatigue is a major cause of accidents, but there are concerns about how the new AI technology to monitor fleet drivers will be used in the coming future. [Westminster traffic wardens set to strike during coronation as high inflation fuels pay disputes]( Adding to the recent wave of strike action across the UK in recent months, traffic wardens are set to strike during the King's coronation unless a pay dispute can be settled in time. [The next pandemic is coming and the UK is not prepared, warn top scientists]( Top scientists believe that the UK is not prepared for another COVID-19-like pandemic. [Pope Francis gifts King Charles III relics from Christ's cross for coronation]( King Charles III's coronation takes place on May 6 in London's Westminster Abbey. [Cheap flights under £40 available to Brits for mini vacation over coronation weekend]( The UK is set to have three bank holidays in May. [BuzzFeed to close news operation]( Shares in BuzzFeed, known for its viral content and journalism, plunged more than 20 percent on Wall Street following the news. [Great news for Arsenal: Manchester City 'exhausted' ahead of title showdown]( Manchester City have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2022-23 Champions League. 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.