UK companies are sharply reducing public support for Pride, mirroring a US-led retreat from diversity and inclusion programmes following political and cultural pushback.
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Dua Lipa and Shania Twain help Glastonbury lift profits and boost charity funding
Glastonbury Festival has reported profits of £7.7m for 2025 after headline performances from Dua Lipa and Shania Twain, enabling £2.7m in charitable donations including support for Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières.
UK job vacancies fall for fifth month as employers rein in hiring
UK job vacancies fell again in November, marking a fifth consecutive monthly decline, as employers delayed hiring amid budget tax speculation, according to new data from Adzuna.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn bid to enter nuclear power race
Trump Media is set to merge with fusion energy company TAE Technologies in a $6bn deal, marking a dramatic shift from social media into nuclear energy and clean power generation.
Christmas dinner and festive treats up to 70% more expensive, Which? warns
Christmas food costs have surged, with festive chocolates up to 70% more expensive and turkeys costing up to £15 extra, according to Which?.
FCA urged to extend Covid insurance claims deadline for hospitality firms
Hospitality groups are urging the FCA to extend the Covid business interruption insurance claims deadline, warning thousands of firms risk missing out on compensation.
Erasmus scheme set to return for UK students from 2027
The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme from 2027, five years after leaving it post-Brexit, giving students renewed access to EU-funded study and training opportunities.
Mortgage rules to be eased to help first-time buyers, self-employed and older borrowers
Mortgage rules are set to be eased under new FCA proposals designed to help first-time buyers, the self-employed and older borrowers access more flexible and affordable home loans.
Virgin Media O2 opens new Manchester HQ as part of major regional investment
Virgin Media O2 has opened a new North West headquarters in central Manchester, housing 1,100 staff and reinforcing its £100m-plus investment in digital infrastructure across Greater Manchester.
Call for Covid-style loan scheme to unlock investment in ‘logjammed’ hospitality sector
Hospitality veteran Peter Marks has urged the government to introduce a Covid-style loan guarantee scheme to unlock private investment and ease finance pressures across the sector.
Five Welsh entrepreneurs recognised as start-up accelerator celebrates latest award winners
Five Welsh entrepreneurs have been recognised by the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, as graduate LanoTech builds a £470k investment pipeline highlighting the programme’s impact.
Thousands set to benefit from free digital training under new £11.7m government fund
Thousands of people across the UK will receive free digital training as the government launches an £11.7m Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to boost skills, confidence and online access.
NatWest Group opens applications for 2026 fintech programme focused on AI-led customer experience
NatWest Group has opened applications for its 2026 Fintech Programme, inviting UK fintechs using AI to transform customer experience in financial services to apply.
‘Reeves’ Christmas tax’ creates big winners and losers as 2026 business rates shake-up hits retail
New analysis shows the 2026 business rates revaluation will sharply raise bills for seasonal and destination retailers while cutting costs for major high street names.
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