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…
Labour donor Dale Vince tells Ed Miliband to halt North Sea oil exports and shield Britain from Iran-driven fuel shortages, as crude tops $109 a barrel. Read more: Vince calls…
British lamb prices surge to record highs as Easter and Eid drive demand, with supermarket legs topping £16/kg and the UK flock at its lowest in living memory. Read more:…
Two-thirds of Britain's ultra-wealthy have considered leaving the UK, with inconsistent tax policies cited as a bigger factor than high rates, according to a new BDO survey of multi-millionaires. Read…
Reform UK is launching a weekly podcast offering behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and senior party figures, becoming the first British political party to produce its own show. Read more:…
OpenAI's flagship Stargate data centre in Tyneside has stalled with no updated timeline, casting doubt over the government's AI infrastructure ambitions and Keir Starmer's growth agenda. Read more: OpenAI’s flagship…
Amazon is repurposing its shuttered Fresh convenience stores as Whole Foods outlets in London, but with cumulative losses exceeding £200m, questions remain over the strategy's viability. Read more: Amazon bets…
Barclays is reversing years of branch closures by opening new outlets and reinstating the bank manager title, as its UK chief bets on human touch to fend off digital-only rivals.…