13 h. ago Global banking climate group to stop operations after member exodus

Several major banks, including British lenders HSBC and Barclays, left the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the last year.

Politics

34 h. ago UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax

Exclusive: temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likelyThe EU and Britain are poised to agree a deal sparing British businesses from a carbon border tax being introduced in 2026, with officials targeting late spring for the next EU-UK summit.The EU is introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 1 January targeting imports produced using carbon-intensive methods, such as steel, glass and fertiliser. Continue reading...

Economics

60 h. ago Government tax increases ‘sucking cash’ out of pubs, warns Shepherd Neame

It is the latest stark warning from pub chiefs ahead of a key autumn budget in late November.

Events

61 h. ago Ovo flags ‘uncertainty’ over future after failing to meet Ofgem rules

The energy firm insists it is ‘working closely with Ofgem to deliver a capitalisation plan’ to meet the new financial resilience regulations.

Events

4 d. ago Post Office proposes to offer digital ID and pharmacy prescriptions in reforms

It also called on the Government to look at tailored tax relief for Post Offices.

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4 d. ago Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ‘coming days’ after cyber shutdown

The carmaker has paused all manufacturing since the start of September after being targeted by hackers.

Events

4 d. ago Debenhams launches British fashion labels in US through department stores

The owner of Boohoo and Debenhams is selling UK brands such as Nasty Gal and Karen Millen online through Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.

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6 d. ago Government to guarantee £1.5bn loan to JLR after cyber shutdown

The British carmaker has been forced to suspend production at its UK factories for several weeks after being targeted by hackers.

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8 d. ago Canada: order to cull more than 400 ostriches over bird flu fears ruffles feathers

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illnessPolice have warned that the growing furore around a Canadian ostrich farm – fanned by animal rights activists and prominent allies of Donald Trump – has led to intimidation, harassment and death threats against businesses in a small British Columbia town.Universal Ostrich Farms, near the town of Edgewood, was ordered in May to cull more than 400 birds, amid fears of an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, and earlier this week officials seized control of the business. Sixty-nine birds have already died after the outbreak of a flu-like illness, but on Wednesday Canada’s supreme court issued an interim stay on the cull order as it weighed whether to hear the case. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks death threats for local businesses

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illnessPolice have warned that the growing furore around a Canadian ostrich farm – fanned by animal rights activists and prominent allies of Donald Trump – has led to intimidation, harassment and death threats against businesses in a small British Columbia town.Universal Ostrich Farms, near the town of Edgewood, was ordered in May to cull more than 400 birds, amid fears of an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, and earlier this week officials seized control of the business. Sixty-nine birds have already died after the outbreak of a flu-like illness, but on Wednesday Canada’s supreme court issued an interim stay on the cull order as it weighed whether to hear the case. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks protests and death threats

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illnessPolice have warned that the growing furore around a Canadian ostrich farm – fanned by animal rights activists and prominent allies of Donald Trump – has led to intimidation, harassment and death threats against businesses in a small British Columbia town.Universal Ostrich Farms, near the town of Edgewood, was ordered in May to cull more than 400 birds, amid fears of an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu, and earlier this week officials seized control of the business. Sixty-nine birds have already died after the outbreak of a flu-like illness, but on Wednesday Canada’s supreme court issued an interim stay on the cull order as it weighed whether to hear the case. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Economy and tax worries holding back small business spending, Barclays warns

Business investment refers to spending on assets like buildings, machinery and intellectual property.

Economics

9 d. ago British homeware brand is shutting its last ever UK store after 120 years as it launches mega ‘final clearance’ sale

IT'S the final curtain call for a British homeware brand that has been in business for nearly 120 years. As it shuts its last ever UK store and launches a mega "final clearance" sale on its remaining stock. Independent store Sturtons & Tappers Furnishings announced that its Winton store in Bournemouth will permanently close this...

Economics

9 d. ago British Airways cuts hot breakfast service in latest business class ‘trial’

The flag-carrier will only serve a continental breakfast on certain routes

Politics

1 week ago Ads for Marble Muse clothing firm banned over misleading British imagery

The ASA found that Marble Muse misled consumers into thinking it was a British-based brand when it was shipping goods from a warehouse in Asia.

Events

1 week ago Call for plain packaging for vapes to reduce use by teenagers

A ban on disposable vapes was introduced earlier this year, with experts saying the move would help reduce the number of children who vape.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump UK visit: The British business winners and losers after US £150 billion investment pledge

While some sectors announced fresh commitments to pump billions into the UK, others have bemoaned the lack of trade deal support

Economics

2 w. ago Manchester United hit £666.5m record revenue but lose £33m amid turmoil

CEO praises performance ‘during such a challenging year’£36.6m exceptional items include paying off Erik ten HagManchester United have revealed record revenues of £666.5m for last season but still reported a loss of £33m for the financial year. The club were without Champions League football in 2024-25 and finished 15th in the Premier League but their revenue marginally increased by 0.7%.Accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 show United’s operating loss fell from £69.3m to £18.4m compared with the previous 12 months. Overall losses dropped from £113.2m to £33m after the co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe oversaw wide-ranging, and often unpopular, changes at a club he claimed in March had “gone one off the rails” as a business. The British billionaire warned United would have gone “bust at Christmas” if they had not taken “really tough decisions”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bodycare to close another 30 shops while administrators seek rescue sale

Bodycare said the latest set of closures would be on Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Events

3 w. ago Schoolgirl has a VERY cheeky response after meeting the Princess of Wales

Kate, 43, (pictured) visited Marina Mill, in Cuxton, Kent, a British family business that specialises in hand-designing and screen-printing furnishing fabrics.

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