
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport in July
Heathrow lost its title as Europe's busiest airport in July, handling 7.86m passengers against Istanbul's 8.15m, as it renewed its case for a third runway.
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Heathrow lost its title as Europe's busiest airport in July, handling 7.86m passengers against Istanbul's 8.15m, as it renewed its case for a third runway.

Arla Foods warns a shortage of skilled farm workers threatens UK food security, with 82 per cent of dairy farmers reporting few or no qualified applicants.

Zoom has hit back at Prime Minister Andy Burnham's criticism of video interviews, saying candidate performance depends on the interviewer, not the format.

Zero hours contracts reforms could cost UK businesses up to £2.9bn a year, according to government impact assessments published alongside a consultation.

Corporate events offer a clear opportunity to showcase company values directly to industry leaders, potential clients, and business partners.

Recruiter Robert Walters forecasts 90,000 London jobs in banking, law and accountancy will move to regional cities by 2031, in a £9 billion shift.

UK heatwaves have cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis by thinktank Verdant finds, with costs forecast to top £25bn by…

The NatWest Regional Growth Tracker reports higher business activity in 10 of 12 UK nations and regions in July, led by London at 55.3, as costs…

UK food prices are set to rise into 2027, the Food and Drink Federation warns, as drought and record heat hit fruit, vegetable and grain supplies.

Beyoncé has taken full control of SirDavis, the whisky brand she launched with LVMH's Moët Hennessy in 2024, after the French group sold its stake.

Harrods profit rebounded to £84.9m in the year to January, its latest accounts show, after Al Fayed compensation payouts drove last year's £34m loss.

Cambridge Aerospace has raised $300 million at a $3.4 billion valuation to expand its Skyhammer and Starhammer interceptors, two years after launch.

DRIVE35 funding of more than £47m has been awarded to 33 UK automotive projects, a round expected to leverage over £90m of total project investment.

NatWest is stepping up drought support for farmers, offering repayment holidays and emergency lending as dry conditions hit yields and farm cashflow.

UK permanent hiring stabilised in July as the REC-KPMG jobs report's placements index hit 50 for the first time in nearly four years, led by London.