AA ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers in landmark ‘drip pricing’ ruling
The AA has been fined £4.2m and ordered to repay £760,000 to more than 80,000 learner drivers after the CMA ruled its driving schools breached consumer law by hiding a…
Barratt Redrow pulls back on land buying as Iran war rattles housing market
Britain's biggest housebuilder Barratt Redrow is cutting land purchases by up to £200m as the Iran conflict fuels mortgage rate fears, yet Q3 sales rose 6% and the order book…
Arrival secures £500,000 to untangle Britain’s broken utilities market for renters
UK fintech Arrival has raised £500,000 in a Fuel Ventures-led pre-seed round to cut tenant utility setup from half a day to under three minutes and tackle £470m in annual…
IMF raises Russia’s growth outlook
The IMF has raised Russia’s growth forecast on higher commodity prices amid the global economic fallout from the Middle East war Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia as Middle East supplies remain uncertain Read Full Article at RT.com
Holidays abroad take a hit as cost of living fears and Iran conflict weigh on British consumers
UK travel spending has dropped for the first time since 2021 as households brace for higher energy bills and the fallout from the Iran conflict, Barclays data shows. Read more:…
HSBC warns Iran war is shaking global confidence as UK business leaders count the cost
HSBC chiefs warn the Iran conflict is denting global confidence, as UK bosses from Castore to Virgin Atlantic flag soaring costs, supply chain chaos and inflation risks. Read more: HSBC…
Morrisons to axe up to 200 head office jobs as AI drive accelerates
Morrisons is putting up to 200 Bradford head office roles at risk as the debt-laden supermarket turns to AI and automation to cut costs and streamline operations. Read more: Morrisons…
Rolls-Royce targets collectors with £3m electric Nightingale as coach-building strategy accelerates
Rolls-Royce unveils the £3m all-electric Nightingale, a coach-built hypercar limited to 100 clients, as the Goodwood marque pivots from volume to bespoke luxury. Read more: Rolls-Royce targets collectors with £3m…
Government doubles down on gaming with £30m funding package as sector eyes global growth
The UK government has unveiled a £30m funding package for video game developers, doubling support for the sector through its Creative Industries Sector Plan and Industrial Strategy. Read more: Government…