Economy
The UK economy in context: policy, trade, inflation and what global shifts mean for British business.
Major Lenders Pivot Strategy to Support Regional Devolution Agenda
High-street banking giants NatWest and Lloyds have begun recalibrating their regional lending strategies in direct alignment with the new Labour government's devolution agenda....
Eleanor Whitaker
Green Hydrogen Market Opportunities
Green hydrogen serves as a vital component for countries aiming to decarbonise heavy industry and move away from fossil fuel dependency. Investors and...
Margaret Whitfield
Rank Group Reduces Headcount Following Gambling Tax Hike
Rank Group is downsizing its workforce to offset the financial impact of the government’s recent tax raid on the gambling sector. The owner...
Aisha Khan
Jamie Dimon faces parliamentary scrutiny over Epstein associations
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally requested that JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon clarify the extent of his institution's past dealings with...
Eleanor Whitaker
Eurozone Inflation and UK Trade Impact
Eurozone inflation remains a critical factor for the stability of the British economy given our extensive trade links across the channel. As the...
Anika Desai
EasyJet Faces Takeover Interest from Apollo Global Management
EasyJet has confirmed that it is currently evaluating a surprise acquisition proposal from US-based investment firm Apollo Global Management. This development follows a...
Eleanor Whitaker
Regulatory Review: June 2026 UK Money Markets Code Proceedings
The Money Markets Committee (MMC) has released its official minutes from the June 2026 session, outlining the latest discussions regarding the operational integrity...
Eleanor Whitaker
Holiday Costs Dip in Long-Haul Destinations for UK Travellers
Families planning their summer getaways this year might find their budgets stretch further than anticipated. Data indicates that holiday packages to several non-European...
Maya Okoro
Editor's Pick
UK Business Support: Burnham Signals More Help Ahead of Autumn Budget
UK business support remains on the government’s agenda as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for the autumn Budget while acknowledging limited room for...
Eleanor Whitaker
Flutter London Delisting Moves Trading to New York
Flutter London delisting has moved the betting and gaming group’s public trading entirely to New York, completing a multi-year shift in the company’s...
Eleanor Whitaker
OpenAI Cyber Incident Shows New Risks in AI Evaluation
OpenAI cyber incident disclosures in July 2026 offered businesses an unusually concrete example of how advanced AI evaluation can create operational security risk....
Aisha Khan
Remote Work in the UK: Productivity and Business Costs
Remote and hybrid working have moved from an emergency response to an established part of British working life. For employers, the central question...
Richard Cole
Lawrence Osborne Returns to Istanbul Noir with Children of Wolves
Lawrence Osborne returns to Turkey in Children of Wolves, a psychological thriller due to be published in the UK by Chatto & Windus...
Sofia Alvarez
Leadership Succession UK: Building a Strong Pipeline
Leadership succession UK planning works best when boards treat it as an ongoing governance responsibility rather than an emergency recruitment exercise. The goal...
Richard Cole
Featured
UK Business Support: Burnham Signals More Help Ahead of Autumn Budget
UK business support remains on the government’s agenda as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for the autumn Budget while acknowledging limited room for...
Flutter London Delisting Moves Trading to New York
Flutter London delisting has moved the betting and gaming group’s public trading entirely to New York, completing a multi-year shift in the company’s...
OpenAI Cyber Incident Shows New Risks in AI Evaluation
OpenAI cyber incident disclosures in July 2026 offered businesses an unusually concrete example of how advanced AI evaluation can create operational security risk....
Remote Work in the UK: Productivity and Business Costs
Remote and hybrid working have moved from an emergency response to an established part of British working life. For employers, the central question...
Lawrence Osborne Returns to Istanbul Noir with Children of Wolves
Lawrence Osborne returns to Turkey in Children of Wolves, a psychological thriller due to be published in the UK by Chatto & Windus...
Leadership Succession UK: Building a Strong Pipeline
Leadership succession UK planning works best when boards treat it as an ongoing governance responsibility rather than an emergency recruitment exercise. The goal...
