Economy
The UK economy in context: policy, trade, inflation and what global shifts mean for British business.
German Manufacturing Slowdown Explained
German manufacturing faces significant headwinds as industrial output figures continue to stagnate across key sectors of the domestic economy. This cooling period in...
Margaret Whitfield
BlueCrest Capital Management Loses Final Appeal in £200m HMRC Tax Clash
Can a billionaire's hedge fund outmanoeuvre the taxman forever? The UK Supreme Court delivered a decisive "no" this week, ruling unanimously against BlueCrest...
Aisha Khan
UK Corporation Tax and Business Investment
UK corporation tax acts as a foundational element for every limited company operating within the British economy. Understanding the current fiscal landscape is...
Margaret Whitfield
Government Debates Proposed Residency Scheme for High-Net-Worth Individuals
The UK government is currently navigating internal disagreements regarding the potential introduction of a new residency programme aimed at attracting global ultra-high-net-worth individuals....
Imran Hussain
UK Inflation Outlook and Business Planning
UK Inflation Outlook remains a critical component for small business owners as they calibrate their strategy for the coming fiscal year. The economic...
Margaret Whitfield
Navigating the Latest ISA Rules for Savvy Savers
This week, our latest podcast episode breaks down the recent shifts in the Individual Savings Account framework. We are specifically untangling the complexities...
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...
