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  • UK classifies trade documents as ‘secret’ to shield from US amid escalating Trump tariff tensions
  • Labour market data highlights urgent need for action on older workers, say leading think tanks
  • InPost acquires struggling Yodel in deal to fast-track UK expansion
  • Investors retreat from US stocks and dollar as Trump’s tariff war sparks global market unease
  • Gold price hits record high as investors seek safe havens amid tariff fears
  • Strava acquires UK running app Runna in multimillion-pound deal
  • China accuses UK politicians of ‘arrogance’ amid British Steel ownership row
  • Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers
  • China’s economy beats forecasts but faces looming tariff shock under Trump
  • UK inflation falls to 2.6% in March as fuel costs drop, easing pressure on Bank of England
President Donald Trump has given fresh hope for a rapid trade agreement with Britain, declaring that threatened tariffs “wouldn’t be necessary” if negotiations progress as he anticipates.

UK classifies trade documents as ‘secret’ to shield from US amid escalating Trump tariff tensions

UK officials have raised the classification of sensitive trade documents to “secret” to prevent US access amid Trump’s tariff war, reflecting strains in the special relationship.

The government must show greater ambition and urgency in addressing the employment prospects of older workers if it hopes to meet its goal of an 80% employment rate, according to the 50+ Employment Taskforce.

Labour market data highlights urgent need for action on older workers, say leading think tanks

New labour market stats show employment rates for over-50s lagging behind, risking government’s 80% employment pledge. Experts call for targeted policies to support older workers.

The government’s move to save British Steel echoes the 1971 nationalisation of Rolls-Royce. History shows that with the right structure and support, state intervention can work.

Rolls-Royce’s 1970s rescue offers a blueprint for British Steel’s survival

The government’s move to save British Steel echoes the 1971 nationalisation of Rolls-Royce. History shows that with the right structure and support, state intervention can work.

Polish delivery giant InPost has taken over struggling parcel firm Yodel by converting £100m of debt into equity, creating the UK’s third-largest logistics operator.

InPost acquires struggling Yodel in deal to fast-track UK expansion

Polish delivery giant InPost has taken over struggling parcel firm Yodel by converting £100m of debt into equity, creating the UK’s third-largest logistics operator.

The City of London’s financial services sector experienced a modest hiring rebound in the first quarter of 2025, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor.

London finance sector sees seasonal hiring boost, but Trump tariffs and global instability cloud outlook

The City of London’s financial services sector experienced a modest hiring rebound in the first quarter of 2025, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor.

Institutional investors are pulling back from US equities and the dollar in record numbers, as President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through global markets and push growth expectations to a 30-year low.

Investors retreat from US stocks and dollar as Trump’s tariff war sparks global market unease

Institutional investors are pulling back from US equities and the dollar in record numbers, as President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through global markets and push growth expectations to a 30-year low.

The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaching the $3,300 mark for the first time as growing global trade tensions sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets.

Gold price hits record high as investors seek safe havens amid tariff fears

Gold surges to a record $3,326 as investors flee to safe havens amid Trump’s global tariff threats and a weakening dollar. FTSE 100 lifted by rising goldminers.

Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.

Strava acquires UK running app Runna in multimillion-pound deal

Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.

A fast-growing talent platform already working with global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith has raised £3.65 million in seed funding to scale its recruitment solution for the next generation.

Vizzy raises £3.65m to reinvent the CV for a new generation of talent

Talent platform Vizzy, used by Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith, secures £3.65m seed funding to transform CVs for digital natives and revolutionise early careers recruitment.

  1. UK classifies trade documents as ‘secret’ to shield from US amid escalating Trump tariff tensions
  2. Labour market data highlights urgent need for action on older workers, say leading think tanks
  3. Rolls-Royce’s 1970s rescue offers a blueprint for British Steel’s survival
  4. InPost acquires struggling Yodel in deal to fast-track UK expansion
  5. London finance sector sees seasonal hiring boost, but Trump tariffs and global instability cloud outlook
  6. Investors retreat from US stocks and dollar as Trump’s tariff war sparks global market unease
  7. Gold price hits record high as investors seek safe havens amid tariff fears
  8. Strava acquires UK running app Runna in multimillion-pound deal
  9. Vizzy raises £3.65m to reinvent the CV for a new generation of talent

Latest News…

President Donald Trump has given fresh hope for a rapid trade agreement with Britain, declaring that threatened tariffs “wouldn’t be necessary” if negotiations progress as he anticipates.

UK classifies trade documents as ‘secret’ to shield from US amid escalating Trump tariff tensions

UK officials have raised the classification of sensitive trade documents to “secret” to prevent US access amid Trump’s tariff war, reflecting strains in the special relationship.

The government must show greater ambition and urgency in addressing the employment prospects of older workers if it hopes to meet its goal of an 80% employment rate, according to the 50+ Employment Taskforce.

Labour market data highlights urgent need for action on older workers, say leading think tanks

New labour market stats show employment rates for over-50s lagging behind, risking government’s 80% employment pledge. Experts call for targeted policies to support older workers.

Polish delivery giant InPost has taken over struggling parcel firm Yodel by converting £100m of debt into equity, creating the UK’s third-largest logistics operator.

InPost acquires struggling Yodel in deal to fast-track UK expansion

Polish delivery giant InPost has taken over struggling parcel firm Yodel by converting £100m of debt into equity, creating the UK’s third-largest logistics operator.

Institutional investors are pulling back from US equities and the dollar in record numbers, as President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through global markets and push growth expectations to a 30-year low.

Investors retreat from US stocks and dollar as Trump’s tariff war sparks global market unease

Institutional investors are pulling back from US equities and the dollar in record numbers, as President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through global markets and push growth expectations to a 30-year low.

The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaching the $3,300 mark for the first time as growing global trade tensions sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets.

Gold price hits record high as investors seek safe havens amid tariff fears

Gold surges to a record $3,326 as investors flee to safe havens amid Trump’s global tariff threats and a weakening dollar. FTSE 100 lifted by rising goldminers.

Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.

Strava acquires UK running app Runna in multimillion-pound deal

Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.

In a determined effort to retain Nissan’s manufacturing presence in Britain, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has vowed to implement “substantial change” to the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sales targets.

China accuses UK politicians of ‘arrogance’ amid British Steel ownership row

Tensions rise as China defends Jingye’s ownership of British Steel, accusing UK politicians of arrogance and threatening future investment over Scunthorpe blast furnace row.

Google has agreed to pay US$700m and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed in a San Francisco federal court.

Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers

Google is being sued in the UK for £5bn over claims it abused its search dominance to overcharge advertisers and exclude rivals. Competition watchdogs are already investigating.

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year, with a 5.4 per cent expansion driven by robust industrial output and domestic consumption — a performance that economists warn may prove short-lived as US tariffs begin to bite.

China’s economy beats forecasts but faces looming tariff shock under Trump

China’s GDP grew 5.4% in Q1 2025, exceeding expectations amid a surge in exports before US tariffs hit. Analysts warn of slower growth ahead as trade tensions with Trump escalate.

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Business

The City of London’s financial services sector experienced a modest hiring rebound in the first quarter of 2025, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor.

London finance sector sees seasonal hiring boost, but Trump tariffs and global instability cloud outlook

The City of London’s financial services sector experienced a modest hiring rebound in the first quarter of 2025, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor.

Veterans bring leadership, loyalty and problem-solving skills to UK firms, says a new OVA study. Discover why hiring ex-military staff is a smart move for businesses.

Why hiring veterans makes business sense

Veterans bring leadership, loyalty and problem-solving skills to UK firms, says a new OVA study. Discover why hiring ex-military staff is a smart move for businesses.

Sales of English wine see dizzying increase

Hull tipped to become new Bordeaux as climate change reshapes Europe’s wine map

A new report predicts Hull could support cabernet sauvignon by 2100, as climate change pushes wine production north, with Yorkshire set to rival Bordeaux in the future of fine wine.

Labour has been cautioned that its plan to restrict zero-hours contracts could lead to economically damaging "unintended consequences" for businesses, particularly in the hospitality and leisure sectors.

Retail, hospitality and leisure sectors face fresh uncertainty amid Trump tariff chaos

Despite a 90-day pause in US tariffs, UK retail, hospitality and leisure sectors continue to face rising costs, disrupted supply chains and uncertainty, warns Clarke Willmott’s Amanda French.

Tourism has always played a crucial role in the growth of the British economy, particularly in the retail sector. However, recent studies suggest that the introduction of a tourist tax, also known as the "tourist tax," is tarnishing Britain's sparkle as a global shopping destination. 

Bond street reclaims title as Europe’s most expensive shopping street

Bond Street has regained its crown as Europe’s priciest shopping street, with prime rents rising 20% in 2023 to £13,162 per sqm, overtaking Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone, says Savills.

Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus is set to supply up to 1,000 zero-emission buses across the UK as it embarks on a significant expansion programme, increasing production by 40% and creating 1,000 new jobs over the next two years.

Wrightbus to build 1,000 zero-emission buses as part of major expansion drive

Northern Ireland’s Wrightbus is set to deliver 1,000 zero-emission buses, boost production by 40%, and unveil the UK’s first long-range hydrogen coach, in a £25m innovation drive backed by government.

The UK’s long-term sickness bill is soaring to over £65bn, with 2.8 million claimants baffling experts and policymakers. A House of Lords committee suggests the benefits system itself may be fuelling the crisis, as figures reveal incentives to claim ill-health payouts over returning to work.

Tips for tackling depression without having to resort to antidepressants

Discover new alternative approaches for managing depression symptoms.

Profiled…

Jeremy Clarkson’s ambitions for his premium beer brand, Hawkstone, are anything but modest. What began as a local collaboration using barley from his Diddly Squat farm is now Britain’s fastest-growing privately owned brewery — and it’s just getting started.

Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer taps into global growth ambitions

Hawkstone, Jeremy Clarkson’s premium craft beer brand, is expanding fast with ambitions to go global. Backed by Heineken and British-grown barley, the brand now sells in 500 UK pubs.

Technology entrepreneur Tom Adeyoola has been named as the government’s preferred candidate to head Innovate UK, the country’s £1.1 billion-a-year innovation agency, at a pivotal moment for the organisation.

Tech entrepreneur Tom Adeyoola to lead £1.1bn Innovate UK amid funding review

Tom Adeyoola named preferred candidate to lead Innovate UK as the £1.1bn innovation agency faces scrutiny and potential budget cuts in government spending review.

Marketing & Social Media

Ten of the world’s leading car manufacturers – along with two major automotive trade associations – have been fined over £77 million by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after admitting to illegal collusion on green advertising practices.

UK fines 10 carmakers and two trade bodies £77m over green advertising cartel

Let's be honest - marketing isn't a straight path for any business, least of all SMEs.

SME Marketing ‘Mistakes’ You’ll Make – Don’t Beat Yourself Up

You don’t need to spend long in the world of digital marketing to encounter two of the most commonly used strategies: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click advertising (PPC).

SEO or PPC: Which is Better?

Newswire

Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, has warned that artificial intelligence companies are “scraping the value” from the UK’s £125 billion creative industries, and called on the government to impose stricter copyright protections to safeguard the sector’s future.

Channel 4 boss warns AI firms are ‘scraping the value’ from UK’s £125bn creative industries

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Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.

Strava acquires UK running app Runna in multimillion-pound deal

Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.

A fast-growing talent platform already working with global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith has raised £3.65 million in seed funding to scale its recruitment solution for the next generation.

Vizzy raises £3.65m to reinvent the CV for a new generation of talent

Talent platform Vizzy, used by Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith, secures £3.65m seed funding to transform CVs for digital natives and revolutionise early careers recruitment.

Coventry-based FinTech innovator Inicio AI has secured £2.6 million in seed funding to scale its AI-driven affordability assessment platform, in a move that could reshape how organisations evaluate financial wellbeing.

Inicio AI secures £2.6m to transform affordability assessments after pitch win triumph

Coventry-based FinTech Inicio AI lands £2.6M seed funding to scale its AI-powered affordability solution, following victory at Birmingham Tech Week’s OneToWin competition.

Booked it, a fast-growing technology provider specialising in advanced booking, CRM, marketing and loyalty solutions, has secured a £2.5 million investment from Calculus Capital to accelerate its expansion plans.

Booked it secures £2.5m investment as it eyes £1bn in bookings

Booked it lands £2.5m from Calculus Capital to fuel expansion and hit £1bn in bookings. The tech firm powers advanced digital booking for social and entertainment venues.

AI workplace platform Dosen.io secures $2.3m in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to help companies combat ‘quiet quitting’ by aligning employee purpose with company goals.

Dosen.io raises $2.3 million in oversubscribed round to stop ‘quiet quitting’

AI workplace platform Dosen.io secures $2.3m in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to help companies combat ‘quiet quitting’ by aligning employee purpose with company goals.

Sipay, the rapidly scaling Turkish fintech specialising in embedded finance and payment solutions, has raised $78 million in a Series B funding round, pushing its valuation beyond $875 million.

Sipay, Europe’s fastest-growing fintech, raises $78m Series B, hitting $875m valuation

Turkey’s leading fintech Sipay has raised $78 million in a Series B round led by Elephant VC, reaching a valuation of over $875 million as it eyes international growth following rapid domestic success.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have expanded their sporting portfolio by investing in Oxfordshire-based Formula One team Alpine Racing.

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners seek new investors to back Premier League dream

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are looking for new investors to support Wrexham AFC’s rise through the football leagues as the club’s financial losses grow despite record revenues.

The Isle of Man Government has announced the 15 finalists for its Innovation Challenge 2025, spotlighting cutting-edge solutions from a global cohort of tech entrepreneurs working across Fintech, Cleantech, and Data & AI.

Finalists revealed for Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025

Fifteen global finalists have been announced for the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025, competing across Fintech, Cleantech and Data & AI for the chance to scale tech solutions with global impact.

Gold prices surged to a record high this week, capping the strongest quarterly rally in nearly three decades, as investors seek protection from mounting global economic uncertainty fuelled by President Trump’s aggressive US trade tariffs.

Gold prices hit record high as investors seek haven from Trump’s tariffs

Gold surges to a record $3,120 per ounce as US tariffs and inflation fears drive demand. Analysts expect further gains amid geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.

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Legal

Tesco is fighting back against Amazon with its first “just walk out” store, where it is possible to buy groceries without having to scan items or visit a till.

Fire and rehire: the risks and alternatives

Fire and rehire, also known as dismissal and re-engagement, is a practice that’s been around in the business world for a long time.

Gender pay gap reporting for large employers was introduced in 2017. The Government’s view is that this has improved transparency and provided employers with important information about how to address inequalities.

Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: What employers need to know

Gender pay gap reporting for large employers was introduced in 2017. The Government’s view is that this has improved transparency and provided employers with important information about how to address inequalities.

A landmark tribunal ruling could provide major inheritance tax relief for families who engaged in historic ‘home loan’ schemes, potentially saving them six-figure sums in tax bills, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.

Landmark inheritance tax ruling could save families six-figure sums

A landmark tribunal ruling could save UK families six-figure sums in inheritance tax by overturning HMRC’s challenge to historic ‘home loan’ tax schemes. Find out what it means for estates and future tax planning.

Barings Law, a leading Manchester-based firm, has won a pivotal High Court appeal that could allow thousands of consumers to obtain swifter justice in motor finance commission claims.

High Court overturns ruling in landmark judgement, clearing way for thousands of motor finance claims

Barings Law, a leading Manchester-based firm, has won a pivotal High Court appeal that could allow thousands of consumers to obtain swifter justice in motor finance commission claims.

Neonatal

New Right to Neonatal Care Leave: What Businesses Need to Know

From 6 April 2025, businesses must prepare for a significant new workplace entitlement—neonatal care leave. Currently, 1 in 7 babies in the UK requires neonatal care due to premature birth, low birth weight, or complications.

High Court to rule on whether a debt buyer owned by Elliott management can collect on personal guarantees sold by funding circle, raising key legal questions.

Court to decide if Elliott-owned firm can enforce Funding Circle debts

High Court to rule on whether a debt buyer owned by Elliott management can collect on personal guarantees sold by funding circle, raising key legal questions.

The new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead.

Looking ahead to 2025: Increased costs for employers     

The new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead.

HMRC is set to receive income details from online platforms like eBay and Vinted, but tax experts warn that mismatched reporting periods could catch UK sellers off guard.

New tax checks on side hustles like eBay and Vinted risk confusion over different reporting periods

HMRC is set to receive income details from online platforms like eBay and Vinted, but tax experts warn that mismatched reporting periods could catch UK sellers off guard.

Hundreds of current and former McDonald’s employees – some as young as 19 – have joined a legal action against the fast-food giant over allegations of bullying, sexual abuse and harassment across more than 450 UK outlets.

McDonald’s faces legal challenge from over 700 workers amid harassment claims

Over 700 McDonald’s workers have launched a legal case alleging bullying, racism, and sexual harassment at over 450 UK outlets. Discover how the fast-food giant is responding, the role of the EHRC, and why zero-hours contracts may exacerbate abuse concerns.

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Made in Britain

Made in Britain, the not-for-profit organisation behind the official trademark for UK manufacturing, has forged a new partnership with Lincoln-based digital marketing agency Carrington.

Made in Britain teams up with Carrington to drive UK manufacturing growth

Made in Britain, the official trademark for UK manufacturers, has appointed digital marketing agency Carrington to boost visibility for 2,100+ members, championing British-made products and sustainable growth.

A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of UK-produced saddles are shipped overseas—particularly to the USA, Europe and Australia.

Incredible British craftsmanship in demand as 80% of UK-made saddles sold worldwide despite export hurdles

A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of UK-produced saddles are shipped overseas—particularly to the USA, Europe and Australia.

Roach Bridge Tissues, a specialised printer and converter of wrapping tissue paper, serves the retail POS and e-commerce markets with a diverse clientele that includes designer apparel, footwear, cut glass, pottery, wine bottle wrapping, interleaving for sheet metals, optical lenses, and home removals packaging.

Secrets of Success: Insights from Camilla Hadcock, Director of Roach Bridge Tissues

Roach Bridge Tissues, a specialised printer and converter of wrapping tissue paper, serves the retail POS and e-commerce markets with a diverse clientele that includes designer apparel, footwear, cut glass, pottery, wine bottle wrapping, interleaving for sheet metals, optical lenses, and home removals packaging.

Almost six in ten of businesses prefer to buy UK-manufactured products over alternatives imported from other countries as ‘buy British’ sentiment rises 20% at businesses across the economy, according to nationwide research.

6 in 10 businesses prefer to buy UK-made products, new research finds

Almost six in ten of businesses prefer to buy UK-manufactured products over alternatives imported from other countries as ‘buy British’ sentiment rises 20% at businesses across the economy, according to nationwide research.

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Opinion

The government’s move to save British Steel echoes the 1971 nationalisation of Rolls-Royce. History shows that with the right structure and support, state intervention can work.

Rolls-Royce’s 1970s rescue offers a blueprint for British Steel’s survival

The Ever-Increasing Need for Employee Routines

America is not the greatest country in the world anymore

Technology

Google has agreed to pay US$700m and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed in a San Francisco federal court.

Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers

Royal Mail is trialling a high-tech, solar-powered postbox equipped with a barcode scanner and a larger hatch designed to accept parcels — in what it calls the biggest transformation to postbox design in more than 175 years.

Royal Mail trials postbox with parcel hatch, solar panels and barcode scanner

US authors filed a lawsuit

Gerry Adams considers suing Meta over alleged use of his books to train AI

Business

Get insights on Indonesia's property prices expected to change by 2025. Predicted to ascend to upwards of USD 68.55 billion, the market is primed for considerable enlargement, spurred by city growth and an increasingly affluent middle sector.

Top 5 UK Property Features Buyers Want

The UK property market is constantly evolving, and today’s buyers are more demanding than ever. However, there are certain features that give any property a broader appeal and a better chance to sell.

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