Small defence firms to get easier access to MoD contracts under new growth unit
The Ministry of Defence has launched a new office to help small defence companies win contracts, aiming to boost SME procurement by £2.5bn a year and cut long delays in…
US dollar hits 4-year low after Trump says it’s ‘doing great’
The US dollar has plunged to a four-year low after President Donald Trump publicly welcomed the American currency’s weakness Read Full Article at RT.com
Transport Committee urges action to secure skills pipeline for UK transport manufacturing
MPs have urged the Government to act urgently to address skills shortages in transport manufacturing, warning that outdated training pathways risk holding back growth in net zero and advanced technologies.…
Lords warn pensions inheritance tax changes risk overwhelming personal representatives
A House of Lords committee has warned that proposed inheritance tax changes on pensions will place an unmanageable burden on personal representatives, risking delays, cashflow problems and rising costs. Read…
Chinese firm to become top shareholder at Puma
Anta, a Chinese sportswear giant, has acquired the biggest stake in the struggling German brand Puma, prompting its shares to surge 9% Read Full Article at RT.com
EU ‘a trampled worm’ – veteran German politician
Halting Russian gas imports is pushing the EU towards economic decline and greater dependence on the US, according to Sahra Wagenknecht Read Full Article at RT.com
Anti-snoring innovators secure £1.48m NIHR funding to tackle sleep apnoea at its source
UK sleep tech company Zeus Sleep has secured £1.48m in NIHR funding to run a major NHS-backed clinical trial into a new non-invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea. Read more:…
Retail sales growth to slow across US and Europe in 2026, Bain forecasts
Retail sales growth in the US, UK, France and Germany is set to slow in 2026 as consumers remain under pressure and volume growth weakens, according to Bain & Company.…
Google to pay $68 million over voice assistant ‘spying’ – media
Google has been sued by smartphone users claiming its voice-activated assistant secretly recorded on their devices Read Full Article at RT.com
Labour MPs urge chancellor to halt business rates rise for music venues
Nearly 50 Labour MPs have urged Rachel Reeves to pause a looming business rates rise for music venues, warning that bills could jump by up to 275% and threaten venues’…