Met’s CCTV reporting platform quadruples shoplifting charge rate
The Metropolitan Police's CCTV shoplifting reporting platform raised charge and caution rates from 7.3% to 29.4% and now expands to eight more boroughs.
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Tina McKenzie named interim FSB chair as Martin McTague takes peerage
FSB interim national chair Tina McKenzie takes over as Martin McTague steps down to join the House of Lords, the small business organisation announced.
360 directors convicted of filing offences in three months, Companies House says
Companies House disqualified 23 directors for 70 years combined in the first half of 2026 and convicted 360 more of filing offences, new figures show.
Raleigh owner Accell Group enters insolvency proceedings
Accell Group, the Dutch owner of Raleigh bikes, has entered insolvency proceedings, with its UK and Ireland arm moving to appoint administrators.
More than 100 companies added to Global Talent visa host list
The Global Talent visa has been expanded to let more than 100 UK research businesses, including AstraZeneca and JLR, host international researchers.
US says rich-poor gap closing despite soaring living costs
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the US rich-poor gap is closing even as inflation and high living costs persist Read Full Article at RT.com
Spotify passes 300 million premium subscribers as revenue rises 14%
Spotify premium subscribers have hit 300 million as the streamer reported second-quarter revenue up 14 per cent and a record gross margin of 33.4 per cent.
Citigroup chief ‘worried’ by 48% UK bank tax rate
Citigroup chief Jane Fraser warns that UK bank taxes of about 48 per cent, against 27 per cent in New York, could jeopardise investment in London.
Healey draws up plans to borrow extra £9bn a year for asset stakes
John Healey's £9bn borrowing plan would fund stakes in infrastructure, housing and business through mayors, with analysts weighing the market impact.
Disney signs deal to let TikTok creators use its film and TV clips
The Disney TikTok deal will let creators use clips from films and shows including Star Wars and Marvel, launching in the US before other countries.