Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2026 downgraded UK growth forecasts as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears. Business leaders warn stability rhetoric must be matched with urgent economic action. Read more:…
Experts warn Bank of England base rate cuts could be delayed in 2026 after Middle East conflict triggered surging gas prices, rising gilt yields and fresh inflation concerns. Read more:…
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott over alleged sharing of competitively sensitive data via STR, owned by CoStar. Read more: CMA investigates Hilton,…
UK shop price inflation eased to 1.1% in February, driven by discounting in fashion and beauty and slower food price growth, according to BRC and NielsenIQ. Read more: UK shop…
UK household energy bills could rise to £2,500 a year if the Iran conflict disrupts LNG supplies from Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn. Read more: Energy bills…
US tech giant Avalara has acquired Manchester-based integration platform Versori, strengthening its AI-driven tax compliance capabilities and boosting the UK tech scene. Read more: Avalara acquires Manchester startup Versori in…
Cambridge ag-biotech Bindbridge has raised $3.8m to develop AI-designed molecular glues for next-generation herbicides and crop protection, targeting $70bn in annual crop losses. Read more: Bindbridge raises $3.8m to fight…
BrewDog has been sold to US cannabis and brewing group Tilray in a £33m deal, preserving 733 jobs but triggering the closure of 38 bars and 484 redundancies. Read more:…
European gas prices have skyrocketed as traders fear the escalation in the Middle East could hit shipments via the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com
BrewDog has shut all its bars for a day as it moves closer to a potential sale, with advisers AlixPartners overseeing the process after years of losses and restructuring. Read…