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A growing number of business owners are turning to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) to sell their companies tax-free, as changes to capital gains tax (CGT) rules and rising national insurance costs prompt entrepreneurs to seek more efficient exit strategies.
Emergency episodes of The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US draw 1.8 million views and streams in a single day following US bombing of Iran, as listeners turn to trusted podcast voices.
A new Bauer Media Outdoor study reveals 38% of Brits are spending more of their disposable income than last year, with travel, clothes and entertainment topping the list.
OpenAI has removed online content promoting its $6.4bn deal with Jony Ive’s hardware startup ‘io’ after a trademark complaint by AI earbud maker iyO.
Cybersecurity researchers warn internet users to update passwords and enable multifactor authentication after 16 billion login credentials were found in exposed datasets.
With nearly 80% of UK businesses hit by rising energy costs and no price cap in place, Utility Bidder has launched a government petition calling for urgent support and regulation.
Only 5% of people with learning disabilities are employed in the UK. New research shows that more visible role models in hospitality would boost confidence and job applications.
GB News ranks as the UK’s fourth biggest news outlet by weekly reach, according to the Reuters Institute’s 2025 Digital News Report, overtaking Channel 4, Channel 5, and CNN.
Wimbledon prize money has doubled in 10 years, with a 7% increase in 2025 alone. HMRC is expected to receive a substantial tax boost as overseas players face UK tax on their winnings.
The ASA has criticised UK advertising for relying on outdated and harmful stereotypes of older people, with a new report highlighting concerns around representation and end-of-life service targeting.
Deciding whether to register a trade mark for your business name, logo, or both is an important step in protecting your brand. But how do you choose the right option for your business, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach?
NatWest, Shawbrook, and other major UK banks eye acquisitions in a new wave of consolidation aimed at boosting market share and absorbing rising tech and regulatory costs.
The Environment Agency warns it cannot predict future water shortfalls due to unreported use by AI datacentres, as England faces a 5bn-litre daily deficit by 2055.
Vodafone has terminated contracts with 12 franchisees involved in a £120m lawsuit over alleged unfair treatment, as the telecoms giant defends its high street strategy and franchise model.
The UK has long been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research, pioneering breakthroughs in areas like healthcare, financial modelling and cybersecurity. The Government’s AI Action Plan and recent investments highlight a clear ambition to establish the UK as a global AI superpower. However, ambition alone is not enough.
