Jamie Young is Senior Reporter at Business Matters, covering SME finance, employment law and Westminster policy since 2016. He has reported on every Budget and Autumn Statement since 2018, helped make sense of the 'covid era' and the bounce-back loan scheme from launch through the fraud investigations, and broke the magazine's coverage of the 2024 late-payment reforms. He joined Business Matters straight from completing his BA in Administration from Exeter University and is NCTJ-qualified. Reach him at jyoung@cbmeg.co.uk
US dockworkers agree to end their three-day strike, securing a 62% wage increase over six years, following disruptions to ports across the east and Gulf coasts.
Oil prices recorded a 9% weekly gain amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Brent crude nearing $80 per barrel, its highest level since August.
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Canary Wharf welcomes European eels and rare wildlife as part of its Eden Dock project, aiming to increase biodiversity and attract more office workers and residents…
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Tesco is reducing prices as inflation eases, reinforcing its position as the UK's largest supermarket. With profits rising and market share growing, Tesco expects a strong…
Tetley tea's owner, Tata Consumer Products, has launched legal action against striking workers, accusing them of trespassing during a pay dispute. GMB Union warns of potential…
The Bank of England warns that the UK is at risk of a credit crunch, citing global market vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions. While interest rates have…
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UK government considers introducing flexible probation periods for workers returning from long-term sickness to encourage businesses to hire them without legal risk. Unions push back against…
ALL.SPACE, an advanced communications firm known for its cutting-edge technology used in military operations, has raised $44m (£33m) in a new funding round led by defence-focused…