Amy Ingham

Amy is a newly qualified journalist specialising in business journalism at Business Matters with responsibility for news content for what is now the UK’s largest print and online source of current business news.

One in five letters and parcels sent first class do not arrive the next working day, Royal Mail has admitted.

Royal Mail to scrap Saturday second-class deliveries in major overhaul

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UK fire safety manufacturer Rapidrop Global Ltd has landed a significant multi-million pound investment from BGF as it gears up for its next phase of global growth.

Rapidrop secures multi-million pound investment from BGF to fire up international expansion

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Britain’s central bank policymakers are “duty bound” when they meet this week to push the UK into recession to cap rising inflation, a former Bank of England (BoE) official has said.

Millions of UK households face higher mortgage costs, warns Bank of England

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The UK risks squandering its most valuable industrial assets unless the government acts swiftly to increase support for homegrown HardTech and DeepTech businesses, senior industry figures have warned.

UK’s HardTech leaders call for urgent investment and reform to back Britain’s industrial future

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing pressure from lobbyists representing the UK’s 74,000 non-domiciled residents (non-doms) to scale back her planned tax changes, ahead of her upcoming budget.

“Rachel Reeves talks about growth – but her tax policies still punish the entrepreneurs driving it,” says FFT Chartered Accountants

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A sharp rise in creditors using court action to recover debts has fuelled fears of a jump in insolvencies.

Begbies Traynor profit surges on lucrative large-scale failures

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The UK Government has announced a record £92 billion investment in more than 50 major road and rail upgrades across England and Wales, promising to boost economic growth, create tens of thousands of jobs, and significantly improve journey times for commuters and businesses.

UK Government unveils £92bn transport overhaul to drive growth and connect communities

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Emotional intelligence (EI) is way more than just knowing your emotions in and out. It's also about putting this awareness into practice to make sense of life’s day to day challenges and fully connect with others.

Digital divide widens as 74% of regional SMEs miss out on vital support

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The cost of an iPhone could more than triple in the US market following President Donald Trump’s sweeping new trade tariffs, analysts have warned — a move likely to reverberate through global supply chains and consumer tech markets.

Apple appeals €500m EU fine over App Store restrictions, accusing Commission of overreach

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Abound, one of London’s fastest-rising fintech stars, has posted a 25-fold surge in profits as borrowers increasingly turn to its AI-powered loans platform over traditional lenders.

Profits soar at AI lending fintech Abound as borrowers turn away from traditional banks

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A flagship government initiative to support female entrepreneurs has come under fire from MPs for delays in delivering promised funding, with members of the women and equalities committee accusing ministers of lacking urgency and vision.

‘Invest in Women’ fund criticised for slow rollout as MPs call for bolder action

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The United Kingdom has been named the worst country in Europe for commuting, tied with Greece, according to a new report by cross-border e-commerce platform Ubuy. The ranking – based on commuting costs, travel times, paid leave, working hours and national happiness – places the UK bottom of a 34-country index.

UK revealed as Europe’s worst country for commuters in new ranking

4 July 2025 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

A pioneering climate satellite designed to track methane emissions from space has gone missing, dealing a major blow to global efforts to curb one of the most potent greenhouse gases.

$88m methane-tracking satellite lost in space, dealing major blow to climate monitoring

4 July 2025 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The UK automotive industry is on the brink of a labour crisis, with key roles including HGV drivers, delivery workers and vehicle technicians predicted to face complete shortages within the next 25 years, according to new analysis by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

UK faces critical automotive job shortages by 2050, new research reveals

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UK Finance has published its official submission ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech on 15 July, outlining a package of regulatory reforms aimed at boosting competitiveness, unlocking capital markets, and driving innovation across the UK’s financial services sector.

UK Finance urges bold reforms in Mansion House 2025 submission to unlock UK growth potential

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