Gas prices leap 5% as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’
Wholesale gas prices jumped 5% after Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over, reviving fears of another energy cost shock for UK businesses.
John Lewis calls time on currency desks, putting 200 jobs at risk
John Lewis job cuts put around 200 roles at risk as it plans to close in-store currency desks and gift wrapping, blaming the shift to digital payments.
23andMe breach victims land $47m payout from firm’s new owner
Victims of the 23andMe data breach will share a $46.75m payout after a US court ruling. What the case means for UK firms holding sensitive customer data.
Robotic harvesting pioneer Dogtooth secures £14m to help growers beat labour shortages
Dogtooth Technologies raises over £14m to scale AI-powered robotic harvesting as UK growers battle seasonal labour shortages. What it means for SMEs.
UK tech funding nearly doubles to $15.3bn, but the money is going to fewer companies
UK tech funding nearly doubled to $15.3bn in H1 2026, but fewer firms shared the money. What the funding boom really means for SME founders raising now.
Next generation of Lionesses at risk as girls’ grassroots football goes chronically underfunded
Three quarters of female grassroots players say they will quit without new funding. Starling Bank's Kick On scheme will match 2,000 SMEs with local teams.
Part-time hiring hits three-year high as wary employers keep permanent roles on ice
UK part-time hiring has hit a three-year high as cautious employers meet rising demand without permanent staff costs, new KPMG and REC figures show.
Red card? What red card? Trump, FIFA and the Biff Tannen World Cup
Somewhere between England's third goal against Mexico on Sunday night and my second glass of something cold enough to hurt, my phone lit up with the news that FIFA had…
Prince Harry and fellow claimants face ‘eye-watering’ legal bill after Daily Mail court defeat, warns former Costs Judge
A former Costs Judge warns Prince Harry and his fellow claimants could face an eye-watering legal bill after losing their privacy case against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers.
Economists tell Burnham to scrap stamp duty and council tax in radical shake-up of UK tax system
Leading economists urge Andy Burnham to replace stamp duty and council tax with a 1% property value tax as part of a sweeping overhaul of the UK tax system.