Tom Felle, University of Galway
Media freedom has long been essential to healthy democracy. It is the oxygen that fuels informed debate, exposes corruption and holds power to account. But around the world, that freedom is under sustained attack.
Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena, has been named the No.1 venue for gross sales in the UK and Europe since its opening in May 2024, outranking The O2, according to Pollstar’s data rankings. Continue reading
April 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Equifax’s 2024 Global Consumer Credit Trends Report offers a broad analysis of consumer credit conditions across ten countries, leveraging the Equifax Cloud™ for enhanced data insights. The report highlights trends in consumer credit demand, debt, delinquencies, and credit card usage, alongside inflation trends. Continue reading
Jan. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Info-Tech Research Group’s 2025 Security Priorities report identifies key cybersecurity challenges, including the rise of AI-powered threats and quantum computing. The report, based on extensive research, advises organisations to proactively manage risks by operationalising AI security, strengthening identity management, and building resilient vendor security practices. Continue reading
Jan. 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A Boldyn Networks study highlights the increasing importance of robust Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity in commercial real estate. This surpasses price and amenities as a key factor for businesses choosing office space, with a significant majority willing to pay more for reliable connectivity. Continue reading
Jan. 11, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — nsave, a fintech company founded by former Rhodes Scholars, launched an investment platform offering safe, compliant overseas accounts and investments to individuals in high-inflation economies. This platform provides access to US equities, ETFs, and soon, funds, aiming to protect and grow wealth for those facing financial exclusion. Continue reading
Jan. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — New research from the UK reveals that a significant portion of the British public is keeping cash on hand due to concerns about banking IT failures. One in four Brits report this behaviour, highlighting a growing distrust in digital banking systems. Concerns centre on the frequency of IT outages and the potential for data breaches, impacting consumer confidence. The research underscores the need for banks to improve IT security and transparency to reassure customers. Continue reading
Jan. 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Patricia Green Rodgers’ article details her journey from aspiring artist to social entrepreneur, highlighting the pivotal role her artistic background played in shaping her career and her focus on empowering women. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways: Continue reading
Craig Robertson, University of Oxford
When Elon Musk took over Twitter and changed its name to X, many users vowed to move to another platform. First was talk of a shift to Mastodon that never seemed to catch on. Then Meta tried to make Threads appealing by linking the app to Instagram – but this hasn’t had much cut-through either.
Takao Maruyama, University of Bradford and Vincent Charles, Queen’s University Belfast
The state pension age in the UK is currently 66. Yet 9.5% of people aged 66 and older (1.12 million people) were still working, according to the most recent data from the UK’s Annual Population Survey (July 2023 to June 2024). This figure has been rising over the past decade, increasing from 8.70% (880,000 people) in July 2013 to June 2014.