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Co-op to open or refurbish 50 stores as it recovers from £120m cyber attack hit
The Co-op will open or refurbish 50 stores by Christmas as it recovers from a major cyber attack and urges the government to reform business rates in the autumn Budget.
Alan Milburn to lead review into mental health’s role in youth unemployment
Former health secretary Alan Milburn will lead a government review into the impact of mental health and disability on youth unemployment, as nearly a million young people remain out of work or education.
Jobs and kebabs on the line as UK steel sector turns on itself over import tariffs
A deep split has opened up within Britain’s steel industry as tariffs on cheap imports pit major producers like Tata and British Steel against smaller manufacturers and suppliers, putting tens of thousands of jobs – and even the humble kebab counter – at risk.
Rachel Reeves considers pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles to plug £30bn fiscal gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing plans to introduce a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles in her November Budget, with drivers facing a 3p-per-mile charge to offset falling fuel duty revenue.
Government still weighing changes to small company filing rules, says business minister
Small business minister Blair McDougall says the government is still reviewing reforms that would force small firms to publish detailed profit-and-loss accounts, amid concerns over red tape and privacy.
National Enterprise Network urges Chancellor to back small business growth in Autumn Statement
The National Enterprise Network has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver targeted support for small and micro businesses in the Autumn Statement, including tax reliefs, finance reforms and long-term funding for enterprise agencies.
Labour risks breaking tax pledge as Rachel Reeves targets higher earners in autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to raise taxes on higher earners in her 26 November Budget, potentially breaking Labour’s manifesto promise to protect “working people” amid pressure to fund public services.
All eyes on Germany as €1 trillion investment wave fuels growth and new opportunities for global employers
Germany’s economy is set to expand by 1.3% in 2026, driven by over €1 trillion in public and private investment. Agility EOR says international employers should act now to seize new opportunities in Europe’s strongest market.
UK tech scale-ups lag on gender diversity as over a third have no women on their boards
New research reveals women hold just 18% of board roles at the UK’s fastest-growing tech scale-ups, with over a third lacking any female representation—despite most leaders recognising the value of diversity.
HMRC and BFI investigate film producer Alan Latham over £16m taxpayer-funded movie projects
HMRC and the British Film Institute are investigating film producer Alan Latham after 21 of his movies sought £16m in UK tax relief. Liquidators are probing £20m in missing film investments.
44,000 new Bitcoin millionaires added since Trump’s election win, new research shows
Finbold Research finds nearly 44,800 new Bitcoin millionaires since Trump’s 2024 election, as BTC prices and institutional accumulation surge.
Bagels, burgers and seamoss top Deliveroo’s 2025 cravings list
Deliveroo’s 2025 “Deliveroo 100” report crowns London’s Papo’s Bagels as the world’s most popular order, as UK independents dominate a year defined by bagels, matcha lattes and even Wilko fans.
Almost half of shop workers face weekly abuse or attacks as retail crime surges
A new Retail Trust survey reveals nearly half of UK shop workers suffer abuse or violence weekly, prompting calls for stronger protections amid a surge in retail crime and government efforts to crack down.
Gyms, streaming and gaming subscriptions hit as consumers tighten belts
New data from MoneySuperMarket shows UK households are cutting back on gyms, streaming and gaming, prioritising debt repayment and long-term savings despite rising disposable incomes.
