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UK business chiefs unite to combat workplace antisemitism as Met chief warns jews ‘not safe’ in London
JCB chairman Lord Bamford warns ministers face public revolt over £333bn welfare bill
Treasury orders review into bank branch closures as small firms count the cost
Tate & Lyle weighs £2.7bn approach from US rival Ingredion
ebay rebuffs GameStop’s surprise $55.5bn swoop
National Grid commits record £70bn to power the next decade of energy networks
UK economy defies gloom with surprise March growth as Iran war clouds outlook
Meta dealt blow by EU court in landmark ruling on publisher payments
Oil stocks drain at record pace as Iran war chokes global supply
Wayve lands government deal in race to put Britain in the self-driving fast lane

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.

The UK economy unexpectedly stalled at the start of the year, intensifying concerns that escalating geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices could derail growth in 2026.

UK economy stalls in January as growth fears mount amid Iran conflict

13 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose are launching a £1m fund that will channel cash into projects with the potential to end the high street’s “throwaway” culture.

John Lewis reinstates staff bonus after four-year hiatus

12 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Revolut has pledged to invest £3 billion in the UK over the next five years in a move that will create 1,000 new jobs, strengthening the country’s status as a hub for global financial services.

Revolut launches UK bank after regulatory approval

11 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

US startup Anchr has secured $5.8 million in seed funding to develop what it describes as the first end-to-end AI-native operating system for food distributors, targeting one of the most operationally complex yet technologically underserved sectors of the global supply chain.

Anchr raises $5.8M to bring AI-native automation to America’s food supply chain

10 March 2026 Get Funded Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The cyber defences of UK businesses are faltering as 50 per cent of businesses reported a cyber attack or breach over the past 12 months, according to the government’s latest Cyber security breaches survey 2024.

More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify

10 March 2026 In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Royal Mail has blamed strike action for helping send it slumping to a full-year loss of more than £1 billion.

Royal Mail faces scrutiny as 219 million letters arrive late despite rising stamp prices

10 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called on financial regulators to take a more pragmatic, pro-growth approach to oversight, unveiling a package of reforms aimed at unlocking investment and getting millions more Britons into the stock market.

Bank of England may raise interest rates as oil shock from Middle East war drives inflation fears

9 March 20269 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

AI marketing platform Mega has secured $11.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven growth engine designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses.

Mega raises $11.5M to replace marketing agencies with AI-powered growth engine for SMBs

9 March 2026 Get Funded Amy Ingham 0 Comments

A Scottish life sciences start-up developing technology to improve cancer diagnostics has secured £1.58 million in fresh funding as it launches its first commercial product in the United States.

BIOCAPTIVA raises £1.58m to transform liquid biopsy sample preparation

9 March 2026 Get Funded Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Workers at luxury fashion retailer Net‑a‑Porter are set to vote on potential strike action after being told their wages will fall short of the London Living Wage, despite what unions say was a previous commitment by the company to adopt the rate.

Net-a-Porter workers ballot for strike action over London Living Wage dispute

6 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Britain’s iconic fish and chip shops are facing renewed financial pressure as rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive up operating costs across the sector.

Fish and chip shops ‘under pressure’ as Iran war oil surge hits costs

5 March 20265 March 2026 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The Government has unveiled new gender pay gap and menopause action plans designed to help women thrive in the workplace, as ministers seek to shift the focus from transparency to tangible change ahead of International Women’s Day 2026.

Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

4 March 20263 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The UK stock market showed signs of resilience on Wednesday even as global energy markets remained volatile amid fears the escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger prolonged disruption to global oil and gas supplies.

UK stock market steadies while oil prices climb as Iran conflict rattles energy markets

4 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

A bold bet on SpaceX has paid off handsomely for RIT Capital Partners, after the value of its stake in Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite business soared past £100 million by the end of last year.

RIT Capital Partners’ SpaceX stake tops £100m as Elon Musk valuation soars

3 March 2026 Get Funded Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Household energy bills could climb back towards crisis-era levels if disruption to Middle Eastern gas supplies continues, after wholesale prices surged in the wake of military escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

Energy bills could hit £2,500 as Iran conflict threatens global gas supplies

3 March 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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Britain’s biggest business organisations have closed ranks against a wave of antisemitism sweeping the country, with 40 trade bodies and employer groups signing a joint letter pledging to root out anti-Jewish prejudice from the nation’s workplaces.

UK business chiefs unite to combat workplace antisemitism as Met chief warns jews ‘not safe’ in London

Forty UK business organisations led by the BCC and CBI sign a joint letter pledging zero tolerance of workplace antisemitism, as Met chief Sir Mark Rowley warns MPs that Jews are ‘not currently safe’ in London.

JCB chairman Lord Bamford warns ministers face public revolt over £333bn welfare bill

Treasury orders review into bank branch closures as small firms count the cost

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