McDonald’s UK chief restaurant officer Zoe Hamburger has left her role after 18 months to become managing director of McDonald’s Netherlands, as the chain undergoes senior leadership changes.
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The most valuable football squads in 2025: seven clubs now worth over €1bn as Real Madrid stay top
Sportingpedia’s 2025 report shows seven football squads now exceed €1bn in value, led by Real Madrid at €1.4bn. Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, PSG, Barcelona and Chelsea join the billion-euro club.
Fewer than half of Britons carry wallets as digital payments surge
New research shows fewer than half of Britons carry a wallet as smartphones and watches become the default way to pay, though experts warn over-reliance on digital systems leaves consumers vulnerable to outages.
Final call for Welsh entrepreneurs to apply for Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator
Applications close on 15 September 2025 for the fully-funded Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, a 10-week online programme helping founders develop high-growth business ideas, win customers and prepare for investment.
CGT changes at a glance: what investors need to know about the new rules
For anyone filing a 2024–25 tax return, here is a comprehensive guide to the new rules, the key numbers, and what it means for your finances.
Clarkson’s Farm credited with surge in agricultural college applications
Amazon’s hit series Clarkson’s Farm is inspiring more young people to pursue farming and land management degrees, with leading UK agricultural colleges reporting double-digit rises in applications.
Small Business Saturday UK roadshow to tour 23 towns and cities this autumn
Small Business Saturday’s UK roadshow will visit 23 locations across the country this November, spotlighting local entrepreneurs and encouraging communities to shop local ahead of the 6 December campaign.
Helix Law uses AI to take on Metro Bank in $20m copyright case
Brighton-based Helix Law is representing US software firm Arkeyo in a $20m High Court battle against Metro Bank, using AI tools to slash disclosure costs and prove how smaller firms can take on legal giants.
Clarkson’s Hawkstone crowned England’s best at 2025 World Beer and Cider Awards
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone has scooped multiple medals at the 2025 World Beer and Cider Awards, with Hawkstone IPA and Hedgerow named England Country Winners, building on last year’s success for Hawkstone Lager.
Four in five online small businesses expect growth despite UK economic headwinds
New eBay UK research shows 78% of small online businesses are confident of growth in the next year, with many embracing AI tools and launching ventures from home with less than £1,000 in startup capital.
Seven keys to a successful AI strategy for corporate enabling functions
Corporations are spending big on AI. According to IDC, total business investments in generative AI are expected to increase 94% this year to reach $61.9 billion. However, just investing in AI does not guarantee a payoff.
AI profiling of social media will boost HMRC’s tax compliance, say advisers
Blick Rothenberg says HMRC’s use of AI through its CONNECT system, which has already recovered over £3bn in unpaid tax, will be strengthened by profiling people’s social media activity.
Mark Cuban urges young people to focus on AI integration skills for career success
Investor Mark Cuban says college students should learn AI integration skills, arguing that small and mid-sized businesses urgently need professionals who can implement AI effectively.
The executive burnout: Why rested founders build better businesses
I spent fourteen years in the financial services sector, navigating an industry where long hours were simply part of the landscape. Twelve-hour days felt normal, weekend work was expected, and the relentless pace was just how business was done.
Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax plans branded “daft” as experts warn grandparents could become “overnight tax evaders”
Financial experts have criticised Rachel Reeves’ reported plans to cap tax-free family gifts under inheritance tax rules, warning it could hit struggling young families and turn grandparents into “overnight tax evaders”.
