The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott over alleged sharing of competitively sensitive data via STR, owned by CoStar.
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Gold surges above $5,400 after Trump’s Iran strikes, could prices hit $6,000 next?
Gold climbs above $5,400 following US strikes on Iran, reigniting safe-haven demand. Analysts weigh whether bullion could reach $6,000 as oil prices and geopolitical tensions escalate.
Laundryheap ramps up global expansion with four new market launches
On-demand laundry firm Laundryheap launches in Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, expanding to 28 cities worldwide as it pursues aggressive global growth in 2026.
Instagram to alert parents if teens search for suicide and self-harm content
Instagram will begin notifying parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, as Meta faces growing scrutiny over online child safety.
Taskforce aims to unlock £1bn in small business lending
A new government-backed taskforce is seeking to unlock £1bn in additional lending for small businesses through community development finance institutions.
Building Sustainable Growth Through a Strategic Portfolio
In many organisations, portfolio is still viewed as a list of products and services – something to be expanded in the hope that more choice will unlock more opportunity. In reality, sustainable growth rarely comes from volume alone.
Spring Statement 2026: what could Rachel Reeves announce?
Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement on March 3, with growth and fiscal headroom in focus as the OBR updates its forecasts.
House of Champions to open in Jersey as new hub for founders and freelancers
A new coworking and entrepreneurial hub, House of Champions, will open in Jersey this March, supporting founders, freelancers and flexible professionals.
Brompton shifts focus to China as US tariff turmoil dents confidence
Brompton Bicycle has closed US stores and slowed American investment, citing tariff uncertainty, while expanding its retail footprint in China.
Lamborghini scraps electric supercar plans and doubles down on hybrids
Lamborghini has cancelled its planned Lanzador EV, with CEO Stephan Winkelmann saying weak demand makes full-electric models financially risky.
Ex-Amazon boss Doug Gurr set to become permanent CMA chair
Former Amazon UK chief Doug Gurr has been named as the government’s preferred candidate to lead the Competition and Markets Authority for a full five-year term.
Custom acrylic manufacturer Midton targets 20% annual growth after £429,000 tech investment at Argyll foundry
Argyll-based Midton is expanding its acrylic awards manufacturing capacity following a £429,000 investment in new biomass-powered technology.
Improved mobile coverage could unlock 49,000 new UK businesses, VodafoneThree says
VodafoneThree research suggests better mobile connectivity could create 49,000 new UK businesses and add £6.6bn annually to the economy within a decade.
UK’s AI trade association appoints Centropy PR for external comms
UKAI, the UK’s trade association for the AI industry, has appointed global communications agency Centropy PR as its agency of record.
Luxury brands urged to protect margins as profits slide
Profit margins at the world’s top luxury groups have fallen from 24% to 13%, with experts urging cost cuts in indirect spending to protect brand value.
