Major technology firms are investing unprecedented sums into artificial intelligence, yet recent earnings reports reveal a lack of clear financial returns, raising questions about immediate profitability and the sector's reliance on a limited pool of specialised talent.
David Hinton, Chief Executive of South East Water, has resigned following widespread criticism over severe supply disruptions that affected tens of thousands of properties across Kent and Sussex. His departure follows that of company chair Chris Train, amidst an ongoing investigation by the regulator Ofwat and a scathing parliamentary report.
Barbara Lisowska, a food packager for Gousto, was dismissed for gross misconduct after being filmed eating stolen peanuts on the factory floor, a Manchester employment tribunal confirmed. Lisowska, 65, claimed unfair dismissal, racial discrimination, and harassment related to her health, but CCTV evidence contradicted her denial of consuming the nuts.
