Workplace pension start-up Compound has raised £500,000 with backing from Monzo co-founder Paul Rippon and Fuel Ventures to challenge legacy providers in a market plagued by poor technology and rising…
The government has announced £100m in new investment for start-ups and scale-ups through expanded EIS, VCT and EMI schemes, but business leaders say established firms paying higher National Insurance are…
Google's UK managing director Kate Alessi dismisses fears of AI-driven mass unemployment, arguing that upskilling the workforce is the priority as the tech giant launches a £2m training initiative. Read…
UK manufacturers face a £1 billion surge in business rates from April 2026, with Make UK warning that 25,000 jobs are at risk as the sector battles rising energy and…
Brent crude climbs above $111 a barrel as fears grow that US-Iran negotiations may collapse before President Trump's Wednesday deadline, threatening further disruption to global energy supplies. Read more: Oil…
EY analysis reveals that raising UK defence expenditure to up to 5% of GDP by 2035 could generate £30bn a year in additional economic output and support domestic manufacturing and…
Bristol's new 20,000-seat Aviva Arena, built on Concorde's former home at Filton Airfield, aims to host the Brit Awards and attract global tours when it opens in late 2028. Read…
Loss-making broadcaster GB News has urged the government to open up public service media grants to competitive tender, arguing funding should not be reserved exclusively for the BBC. Read more:…
HMRC data reveals national insurance contributions have risen nearly 40% to £198bn since 2019-20, as employer NIC hikes, minimum wage increases and rising costs pile pressure on British businesses. Read…
Budget measures expanding EMI scheme eligibility, EIS and VCT limits now in force, with the government expecting £100m in additional investment for Britain's fastest-growing companies. Read more: Budget tax breaks…