Tech trade show boss criticises UK for lack of support at CES
The boss of CES has accused the UK government of failing to support British tech firms, warning the country is falling behind European rivals. Read more: Tech trade show boss…
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IoD: business confidence ticks up in December, but hiring and investment remain under pressure
UK business confidence rose slightly in December, but firms continue to freeze hiring and delay investment, the Institute of Directors warns. Read more: IoD: business confidence ticks up in December,…
Hospitality shift hours fall 30% as pubs and restaurants cut back amid rising costs
UK pubs and restaurants have cut shift hours by 30% since 2022 as rising wages, taxes and weak demand hit hospitality in 2025. Read more: Hospitality shift hours fall 30%…
Farmers stage midnight blockade of supermarket depots over pricing pressure
Farmers block Tesco and Sainsbury’s distribution centres overnight in protest over low farmgate prices and rising production costs. Read more: Farmers stage midnight blockade of supermarket depots over pricing pressure
UK unemployment could hit 11-year high in 2026 as growth stalls, economists warn
UK unemployment is expected to climb to its highest level in more than a decade in 2026, as economists warn that weak growth, rising employment costs and subdued private sector…
It’s Dragons’ Den for the TikTok generation as Britain’s biggest stars back young founders
A group of Britain’s most recognisable cultural figures has launched what insiders describe as a “cool, creator-led” alternative to Dragons’ Den, aiming to uncover and back the next generation of…
Eurozone manufacturing slumps – S&P
The health of the sector is declining amid the military buildup and continued support for Ukraine Factory activity in Europe’s 20-nation single currency bloc declined in December as production fell…
Brighton Palace Pier put up for sale as rising costs bite leisure sector
Brighton’s iconic Palace Pier has been put on the market after almost a decade under the ownership of serial entrepreneur Luke Johnson, underscoring the mounting pressure facing Britain’s leisure and…
HSBC launches bankruptcy proceedings against Barclay brothers over logistics collapse
HSBC has initiated bankruptcy petitions against Aidan Barclay and Howard Barclay, marking a further escalation in the unravelling of the Barclay family’s business empire following the collapse of their logistics…
Baroness Mone allowed to keep ÂŁ15,000-a-week rent from Belgravia mansion amid PPE investigation
Baroness Michelle Mone has been permitted to retain rental income of up to ÂŁ15,000 a week from a luxury London mansion, despite the property being subject to a court-ordered asset…