Amazon’s drones touch down in Darlington in UK delivery first
Amazon has quietly opened a new front in the battle for ultra-fast delivery, becoming the first retailer in Britain to drop parcels by drone after a limited launch in Darlington,…
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Local Elections 2026: Why you must go out and vote tomorrow
Richard Alvin on why every business owner — and every citizen — must turn out for tomorrow's local elections, regardless of which box they tick. Read more: Local Elections 2026:…
Publishers take Meta to court in landmark AI copyright showdown
Five major publishers including Hachette and Macmillan have sued Meta in Manhattan federal court, alleging the tech giant pirated millions of books to train its Llama AI. Industry experts warn…
King’s Awards crown Britain’s small business heroes on 60th anniversary
The King's Awards for Enterprise 2026 honour 186 UK businesses including Little Soap Company, RYSE 3D and Edinburgh Remakery, as the prestigious accolade marks its 60th anniversary year. Read more:…
Gilt yields hit 28-year peak as Starmer’s grip slips and SMEs brace for the bill
UK 30-year gilt yields surge to a 28-year high amid fears of a Labour leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer. We examine what soaring borrowing costs and looming rate rises…
UK businesses brace for jet fuel rationing as Goldman Sachs warns of ‘critical’ supply crunch
Goldman Sachs warns the UK is Europe's most exposed economy to a jet fuel crisis, with rationing looming as Strait of Hormuz closure hits airlines, SMEs and travel costs. Read…
British Business Bank pledges £1m to close gender funding gap through Angel Academe partnership
British Business Bank invests £1m alongside Angel Academe to back female-led UK startups, tackling the venture capital gender gap where women receive under 2% of VC funding. Read more: British…
Government commits £46.5m to fast-track drone industry and tackle rogue operators
The UK Government has unveiled a £46.5m package to accelerate drone deliveries, flying taxis and a new drone ID system, in a sector tipped to contribute £103bn to the economy…
Norway’s fish farm waste ‘triple the country’s sewage’ – report
Salmon farms in Norway release three times more waste into fjords than the country’s entire population produces, new research has found Read Full Article at RT.com
HMRC’s monthly debt collection bill balloons to £5.2m as compliance crackdown bites British businesses
HMRC's monthly spend on debt collection agency TDX Group has surged to £5.2m as Chancellor Rachel Reeves intensifies tax recovery, with SMEs warning of mounting pressure. Read more: HMRC’s monthly…