EU buying record Russian LNG volumes with total ban looming – FT
The EU has imported a record volume of Russian LNG months before its planned 2027 ban takes effect, the FT has said Read Full Article at RT.com
July 2026
Scrap green levies to cut energy bills by a fifth, Burnham told
Business energy costs must be Andy Burnham's day-one priority, say CBI and Energy UK, with green levy cuts worth a fifth off bills and a £130bn boost.
Scrap National Insurance and the 45p rate, think tank tells Burnham
Policy Exchange urges Andy Burnham to abolish national insurance, stamp duty, inheritance tax and the 45p rate. What the plan would mean for UK SME owners.
Monzo founder Blomfield joins Anthropic as AI talent war escalates
Monzo founder Tom Blomfield has joined Anthropic's compute team, the latest coup in the AI talent war. What his move signals for UK founders and SMEs.
Western banks sue German firm over Russia pullout – FT
Western banks have reportedly sued German firm Linde over losses after its pullout from a Russian gas project due to EU sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com
Banker who bought Northern Rock named to lead audit watchdog
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, ex-Virgin Money chief, is the government's pick to chair the FRC. What the audit watchdog's new leadership means for UK firms.
Burnham will not ‘tax the hell out of you’, says Jim O’Neill
Jim O'Neill says Andy Burnham will not 'tax the hell out of you' but must scrap the triple lock and overhaul welfare. What it means for your business.
Red card for red tape: 96% of firms say regulation is failing them
96 per cent of firms told the government's own red tape survey that regulators create unnecessary problems. What the findings mean for UK SMEs and owners.
Small firms freeze hiring as Iran war drags growth to five-year low
Britain's businesses have stopped hiring and slipped into "survival mode", with economic output stuttering to a five-year low in June as the Iran war, weak consumer spending and relentless cost…
‘Rotten to its core’: Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing its secrets
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging poached staff took trade secrets to its hardware venture. What the case teaches UK SMEs about protecting their own IP.