Iran cannot be allowed nuclear weapons, says Reynolds June 22, 2025 The UK would have preferred a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Iran, the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said. Reynolds told BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme he could not “pretend that the prevention of Iran having a nuclear weapon is anything other than in the interests of this country,” but would [...]
Ministers set to cut industrial energy prices for British manufacturers June 20, 2025 The government plans to slash industrial energy prices for British manufacturers, enabling them to better compete with key European rivals. Ministers will unveil a multibillion pound package of taxpayer-funded support for the UK’s most energy intensive industries, as part of the government’s industrial strategy on Monday, according to reports. Proposals to make energy prices more [...]
What did a rally across the world teach me about business? It’s about being in the drivers’ seat June 12, 2025 Driving across deserts from Peking to Paris is a reminder that, in business, it’s not always the strongest or the fastest who win the race, it’s those that stay cool under pressure and get back on the road, says John Caudwell I’m filing this month’s column a short distance from the border of Georgia and [...]
Spending review: Failure to back London will cost Reeves’s growth mission June 9, 2025 Failing to back London in the spending review could cost the UK's growth mission for years to come, writes Chris Hayward.
Spare a thought for in-house lawyers; their job is not as ‘easy’ as some think June 5, 2025 The workload for an In-House legal team is set to increase as businesses strive to reduce costs.
Talking Finance: Five tips to have a healthier pension June 2, 2025 The reality is that the earlier you engage with your pensions, the better your chances are of having the kind of retirement you want.
UK business confidence bounces back from Trump’s tariff blow May 30, 2025 UK business confidence rallied in May as global financial markets made their recovery from President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. Lloyds Bank business barometer jumped 11 points over the last month to 50 per cent. – marking a nine month high. The lender surveys 1,200 companies and weighs up the percentage of firms that have a [...]
Fraud crackdown helps stop the rise of online scams May 28, 2025 Over £1.1bn was stolen in 2024 as the financial services sector works to protect its customers; criminals find new ways to exploit people
Company bosses hit pause on growth plans after tariff shock May 27, 2025 Top UK business leaders have sounded the alarm on geopolitical tensions, warning that trade uncertainties are threatening their growth prospects. Nearly half of UK chief executives admitted to being “very or extremely concerned” about the impact of tariffs on their company’s operations and sales in the upcoming year. Concerns have led to company chiefs slamming [...]
What happens when a cyber attack hits a business? May 26, 2025 Over the last two months, cyber attacks on household names have been lighting up the headlines across the UK, but what happens behind the scenes?