Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount
UK borrowing jumps to £14.3bn, raising concerns over limited government capacity to support households as energy bills r...
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Luke Littler moves to trademark his face in bid to combat AI fakes
Darts champion Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to prevent AI deepfakes and counterfeit products, highlighting...
Truro targets former Zipcar users with capital-light expansion in London
Turo is expanding in London targeting former Zipcar users with a capital-light peer-to-peer model, as traditional fleet-...
Record-breaking British Steel order secured in £746m UK–Nigeria ports deal
British Steel secures a record £70m order as part of a £746m UK-Nigeria ports deal, supporting UK jobs and boosting trad...
Uber commits up to $1.25bn to Rivian in major Robotaxi push
Uber will invest up to $1.25bn in Rivian to deploy 10,000 robotaxis globally, marking a major step in the race to scale...
Legal AI firm Harvey signs Suits star Gabriel Macht in rare B2B brand deal
Legal tech firm Harvey partners with Suits actor Gabriel Macht in a rare B2B celebrity deal as it pushes global growth a...
HSBC could cut 20,000 jobs as AI reshapes global banking workforce
HSBC could cut up to 20,000 jobs globally as it embraces AI to streamline operations, signalling a major shift in bankin...
Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder
CareLineLive founder Josh Hough says neurodiverse workers could have a competitive edge in the AI economy, as businesses...
Farmers launch High Court challenge over inheritance tax reforms amid consultation row
Farmers and business owners launch a High Court challenge against UK inheritance tax reforms, arguing the government fai...
Allica Bank named most recommended business bank as fintech unicorn momentum builds
Allica Bank has been named the UK’s most recommended business bank in the 2026 Banking & Finance Awards, as the fintech...
AI-generated legal claims add to cost burden on British businesses
More than a third of UK firms face rising AI-generated legal claims, increasing costs, cyber risk and pressure on in-hou...
Tata Steel transition fund opens with grants of up to £1.5m for Welsh businesses
Businesses in South Wales can apply for grants of up to £1.5m under a new Tata Steel transition fund aimed at boosting j...
Greene King to sell 150 pubs as operator reshapes estate amid mounting cost pressures
Greene King plans to sell 150 pubs and convert another 150 as it adapts to rising costs, changing consumer behaviour and...
PwC warns AI sceptics ‘have no place’ as firm accelerates shift to automated services
PwC’s US CEO says partners resisting AI risk being replaced as the firm moves towards automated services and subscriptio...
Nearly 400 firms fined as minimum wage breaches hit 60,000 workers
Nearly 400 UK employers fined £12.6m after underpaying 60,000 workers £7.3m, as minimum wage rates rise again in April 2...
UK sets 50% domestic steel target as tariffs ramp up on imports
UK aims to produce 50% of its steel domestically as import quotas are cut and a 50% tariff introduced, sparking industry...
Peter Jones Foundation and FRP relaunch national entrepreneur of the year competition for 2026
The Peter Jones Foundation and FRP relaunch the UK’s National Entrepreneur of the Year competition for 2026, offering yo...
Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future ‘industry giants’
Innovate UK will refocus its £1.1bn budget on high-potential startups, scaling back broad support to prioritise early-st...