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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

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Nigel Farage has invested £215,000 in a cryptocurrency business chaired by former UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, underscoring the growing overlap between politics and the digital asset sector.

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

4 April 2026 In Business, Marketing, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

OpenAI's much-trumpeted plans to build a major data centre in the north-east of England have ground to a halt, dealing a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer's strategy of placing artificial intelligence at the centre of Britain's economic growth.

OpenAI’s flagship UK data centre hits the buffers in blow to Starmer’s AI ambitions

4 April 2026 News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Amazon is dusting itself off for another tilt at Britain's fiercely competitive grocery sector, this time by converting its abandoned Fresh convenience stores into outlets for Whole Foods Market, the organic chain it acquired for $13.7 billion in 2017.

Amazon bets on Whole Foods to salvage its troubled UK grocery ambitions

4 April 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Barclays plans to launch a string of “banking pods” after recently announcing more branch closures.

Barclays bets on the high street once more with new branches and the return of the bank manager

4 April 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Industrialist Sir Jim Ratcliffe will hand the Government research showing Britain is sitting on 50 years’ worth of shale gas.

Ratcliffe backs tory plan to scrap carbon taxes amid industry pressure

2 April 2026 Uncategorized Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will be expected to help tackle rising obesity rates by making it easier for customers to choose healthier food, under a new government initiative announced today.

Inflation fears surge as rate cut hopes fade for UK businesses

2 April 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest stock market debut in history after confidentially filing for an initial public offering that may value the company at more than $1.75 trillion.

SpaceX files for record-breaking IPO with $1.75tn valuation target

2 April 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Regions across England and Wales are set to receive up to £20 million each in fresh government funding to accelerate innovation and drive local economic growth, as ministers push to strengthen the UK’s regional technology and industrial base.

Regions from Teesside to Cornwall awarded up to £20m to boost innovation

2 April 20261 April 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Oracle has begun cutting thousands of jobs as it accelerates a costly push into artificial intelligence infrastructure, with analysts warning the layoffs could ultimately reach tens of thousands of roles.

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment

1 April 2026 News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Roadchef is set to invest more than £300 million across its network after securing 75-year lease extensions on five key motorway service areas, in a deal that underlines the growing importance of roadside infrastructure in the UK’s transport and energy transition.

Roadchef secures 75-year leases to unlock £300m motorway investment

1 April 2026 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Fresh analysis suggests the government’s proposed £2,000 cap on National Insurance relief for pension contributions could disproportionately affect middle-income workers, despite being framed as a measure targeting high earners.

NI pension cap risks hitting middle earners hardest, analysis warns

1 April 2026 Finance, In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

More than three quarters of UK businesses are already feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, as rising energy costs and supply chain disruption begin to feed through into operations, yet confidence at the firm level remains notably resilient.

Middle East conflict hits UK firms but business confidence holds firm

1 April 2026 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

British Business Bank has invested $20 million into 9fin as part of a $170 million Series C funding round, propelling the London-based firm to unicorn status and reinforcing the UK’s position as a global fintech hub.

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

1 April 2026 Get Funded Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Innovate UK has unveiled the winners of its inaugural Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, marking a major step in the government’s ambition to position Britain as a global leader in next-generation artificial intelligence.

Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize

31 March 2026 Get Funded, News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The impact of the Middle East conflict is now being felt far beyond energy markets, with London’s food supply chain coming under growing pressure as rising fuel costs and disrupted logistics begin to filter through to traders and restaurants.

Iran war drives up costs and disrupts supply for London’s food markets

30 March 2026 In Business 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

Lidl ropes in Olio and Neighbourly in landmark surplus food trial that could rescue 11.9 million meals a year

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