Jetstar Airways, a subsidiary of Qantas, is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it unlawfully withheld refunds from customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legal action, spearheaded by Echo Law, was served on the airline on Wednesday morning. Echo partner Andrew Paull accused Jetstar of prioritising…
Waterloo, ON, 22 August 2024 â The hospitality industry is experiencing a perfect storm of challenges, with frontline managers grappling with staff burnout, outdated training, and declining tips, according to a new survey by Axonify. The survey, conducted among 500 US hospitality frontline managers, reveals a worrying picture of staff…
The Data Communications Company (DCC) has announced that the UK's smart meter network has reached a significant milestone, with 20 million second-generation (SMETS2) smart meters now installed across the country. The DCC, responsible for managing the UK's smart meter connectivity services, revealed that the landmark 20…
Asos, the online fashion retailer, has announced a major overhaul of its executive pay scheme, replacing its long-term incentive plan with a new Value Creation Plan (VCP). The move, approved by over 90% of shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting, aims to align executive pay with ambitious growth targets. The…
Companies across the UK's oil and gas supply chain have expressed "grave concern" over the government's plans to increase windfall taxes and axe investment incentives. A letter signed by 42 firms, including manufacturers, engineers and technology companies, warns that the proposed changes threaten £…
Shareholders of British online retailer Asos have voted in favour of a new executive pay plan, designed to align leadership incentives with the company's growth objectives. The "Value Creation Plan" (VCP), approved at a recent general meeting, aims to address concerns surrounding the company's…
Nokia has entered into a partnership with Telekom Malaysia ("TM") to enhance data centre connectivity across Malaysia. This collaboration will see the deployment of a cutting-edge Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network, designed to revolutionise the management of growing data traffic. The partnership is expected to be particularly…
Burlington, UK, 21 August 2024 â Zappix, a leading provider of AI-powered digital engagement platforms, has announced the signing of a new insurance client in Mexico. This deal comes through a strategic partnership with Genesys, utilising the Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace. The collaboration highlights Zappix's commitment to providing innovative…