Business Secretary Peter Kyle has outlined an ambitious plan to harness artificial intelligence and streamline regulation to boost the UK’s economy, telling business leaders the country must “innovate its way out” of financial crisis.
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The cloud engine behind scale: why Oracle NetSuite can super-power your business
Two leaders—Meri Meri and PetLab Co.—explain how Oracle NetSuite cut month-end by 80%, slashed tickets and unlocked nine-figure growth without extra headcount.
Rise in people and firms cancelling private medical insurance as tax squeeze bites: “The numbers no longer stack up”
Financial advisers report a rise in businesses and individuals cancelling private medical insurance as tax pressures and costs mount.
Evri named UK’s worst delivery firm for third consecutive year as complaints mount
Evri has been ranked the UK’s worst courier for the third year running, with more than 40% of customers dissatisfied, Ofcom’s new survey finds.
Forbes launches first-ever ‘Most Powerful Women in Sports’ list celebrating 25 global trailblazers
Forbes unveils its inaugural Most Powerful Women in Sports list, honouring 25 leaders shaping strategy, innovation and investment across global sport.
Two new crossbench peers appointed to House of Lords for expertise in health and social policy
Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Polly Neate CBE have been appointed as new crossbench peers, bringing expertise in health and social policy to the Lords.
Allica Bank acquires fintech Kriya in £1bn SME finance drive
Allica Bank acquires fintech Kriya to expand into embedded finance and deliver £1bn of SME working capital lending by 2028.
Businesses warn pension contribution hike could trigger insolvencies as Budget rumours grow
One in five UK firms fear insolvency if employer pension contributions rise in the Budget, as hiring freezes and cost pressures hit already strained businesses.
Employers urged to give cancer survivors a stronger voice when returning to work
New research warns current workplace support is inadequate for employees returning after cancer, calling for deeper dialogue and personalised reintegration.
Welsh steel firm wins £1.1m Ukraine bridge contract to support post-war reconstruction
Pro Steel Engineering wins £1.1m contract to supply girders for a war-damaged Ukrainian bridge, showcasing Welsh manufacturing on the global stage.
Pizza Hut ‘stuck in the middle’ as UK dine-in arm collapses into administration
Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in restaurants enter administration amid rising costs and shifting consumer habits, with experts blaming a ‘brutal market squeeze’.
Government unveils new ‘V-level’ qualifications to replace BTecs and simplify post-16 education
New V-levels will replace BTecs as part of post-16 reforms in England, offering a vocational route alongside A-levels and T-levels to boost skills and careers.
Non-dom exodus ‘far worse than forecast’, new report warns Chancellor ahead of Budget
ChamberlainWalker warns non-dom departures exceed forecasts, risking billions in tax receipts and leaving the Treasury “flying blind” ahead of November’s Budget.
Capita fined £14 Million over 2023 cyber-attack that exposed data of 6.6 Million people
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined outsourcing giant Capita £14 million for cybersecurity failings linked to a 2023 hack that exposed the personal data of 6.6 million people — one of the UK’s most serious corporate data breaches in years.
Tottenham’s small business boom doubles as major events transform the area
Tottenham’s small business density has doubled in four years, according to new GoDaddy research, as NFL games, concerts, and major events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium drive regeneration and fuel a surge in local entrepreneurship.
