Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College's journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel's nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at aingham@cbmeg.co.uk.
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.
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.
Cambridge Aerospace has raised $300 million at a $3.4 billion valuation to expand its Skyhammer and Starhammer interceptors, two years after launch.
Virgin StartUp research reports that 35 per cent of parents would rather their child start a business than go to university, with 85 per cent in…
Rare disease biotech investment has risen since the FDA renewed its Priority Review Voucher scheme in February, says SynaptixBio, but the UK trails the US.
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.
Lloyds Banking Group is defending High Court claims of up to £1.1bn and £280m over the alleged £1.2bn Arena Television lending fraud. Trial set for 2028.
Accell Group, the Dutch owner of Raleigh bikes, has entered insolvency proceedings, with its UK and Ireland arm moving to appoint administrators.
The Global Talent visa has been expanded to let more than 100 UK research businesses, including AstraZeneca and JLR, host international researchers.
Citigroup chief Jane Fraser warns that UK bank taxes of about 48 per cent, against 27 per cent in New York, could jeopardise investment in London.