Author: Business Enquirer
This year’s UK Construction Week Birmingham returns to the NEC from 30 September to 2 October 2025, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an ambitious agenda, expanded zones, and a sharper focus on design, technology, and the future of the built environment. What’s New & What’s Bigger Over the past decade, UKCW has grown from a tradeshow into the UK’s largest platform for the construction industry. The 2025 edition leans into that legacy with bold new features: Architect and TV presenter George Clarke will open the show, cementing the event’s dual purpose as both spectacle and sector summit. The show’s theme,…
MAG, most notably known as the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, will leverage Adobe’s creative and marketing software and Google’s cloud, AI, and data services to revamp various customer touchpoints—from flight bookings to in-flight services. Their plan includes: The ambition isn’t just incremental improvement—it’s about transforming how MAG’s airlines interact with their customers at every stage of the journey. What’s at Stake For MAG (and Its Passengers) For Adobe & Google Challenges & Watchouts Why the Timing Makes Sense The aviation industry is under intense pressure to modernize—customers expect digital fluency, airlines must optimize costs, and data is becoming a…
Every September, Milan transforms. Streets hum not with traffic, but with silhouettes, cameras, and creative electricity. The weeks of shows, salons, and installations aren’t just about new collections — they’re where heritage, vision, and disruption collide. Who Runs the Show — And Sets the Rules The organizing force behind it all is the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI). It’s the official body that coordinates the full calendar of runway shows, presentations, and special projects during Milan Fashion Week. Its mission: promote Italian fashion at home and abroad, nurture young talent, foster innovation, and uphold standards. Notably, events under the…
There’s an art to seeing someone breathe out, relax, and become themselves in front of a lens—and Brazilian photographer Marcos Alberti set out to capture that shift, one glass of wine at a time. A Simple Idea with Depth Alberti’s project takes a deceptively simple premise: photograph people at three moments—upon arrival (sober), after one glass of wine, and then again after a third. What follows is a visual study of how expression, presence, personality and social ease evolve. The first image often shows fatigue, tension, or reserve—faces just off the rush hour, after work, after life. Each subsequent portrait…
In today’s fast-changing business landscape, supplier collaboration is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Forward-thinking organizations are reimagining procurement, shifting it from a back-office, transactional function to a central engine of innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage. From Transactional to Strategic Traditionally, procurement meant issuing orders, negotiating prices, and chasing down deliveries. But that mindset is shifting. The most effective companies now treat procurement as a strategic orchestrator—a system that interlinks internal functions and external partners to create value. As one procurement leader put it: the transformation “starts with the strategy.” It’s not enough for procurement teams to own collaboration; they…
On 10 December 2025, sustainability professionals and industry leaders will gather for The 2025 Sustainability Review—edie’s annual moment to assess what’s working, what’s stumbling, and where the green agenda needs to pivot. Held as a one-hour virtual session, the review offers a snapshot of trends, lessons, and the road ahead. What to Expect This year’s review aims to go beyond accolades and trends. Instead, it’s positioned as a collective reflection: a chance for participants to see where major efforts have succeeded or fallen short and to together identify where urgency must intensify. Key themes likely on the agenda include: Why…
Oil prices eased on Monday after two key developments: crude flows from Iraq’s Kurdistan region have restarted after a two-and-a-half-year pause, and OPEC+ is preparing to increase its output in November. The combination is shifting the balance toward more supply and putting pressure on price rally expectations. Kurdistan’s Return to the Market On Saturday, crude began moving again through the pipeline from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to Turkey’s Ceyhan port. The restart follows an interim agreement among Baghdad, the Kurdistan regional government (KRG), and foreign oil producers operating in the area. The agreement allows for 180,000 to 190,000 barrels per…
In recent months, the idea of mining the deep sea has resurfaced as a potential solution to meet the surging demand for battery metals and other critical minerals. But a closer look suggests this undersea treasure hunt is far from straightforward. A recent analysis, based on in-depth interviews and feasibility work, pulls back the veil to ask: can seabed mining really compete on cost, environmental terms, and technical practicality? What’s in the Deep The focus of much discussion is the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific—a region rich in polymetallic nodules containing nickel, copper, manganese, and cobalt. These “potato-sized” nodules…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to resume some manufacturing operations in the coming days after suffering a major cyber attack that disrupted its production lines. The move is seen as a cautious step back toward normality—but the ripples of the incident may linger for weeks to come. What Happened A cyber intrusion forced JLR to pause manufacturing across its UK plants shortly after the attack was detected. The company shut down systems that are essential to daily operations—from assembly lines to ordering systems—to contain the breach and protect sensitive data. As investigations continue, the firm says it has…
Scotland has just secured fresh momentum in its renewables journey, with £8.5 million in government backing announced for next-generation clean energy projects across the North East and Moray regions. The funding is part of a wider push to support local economies, drive green growth, and accelerate the transition to net zero. What the Funding Is For This round of investment forms part of Scotland’s Just Transition Fund, which is aimed at helping areas vulnerable to economic change pivot toward sustainable and resilient futures. The new allocation is intended to support: The £8.5 million is specifically directed toward new bids in…