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.
New analysis warns the £2,000 NI cap on salary sacrifice could disproportionately hit middle earners and reduce pension benefits for millions.
Barclays research shows most UK firms face rising energy costs and disruption from the Middle East conflict, but confidence in their own prospects remains strong.
The British Business Bank invests $20m in 9fin as the AI fintech reaches unicorn status in a $170m funding round led by HarbourVest.
Innovate UK announces winners of its Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, awarding funding to startups advancing AI in life sciences, manufacturing and creative sectors.
London food suppliers face rising costs and disrupted imports as the Iran war drives up fuel prices and strains global supply chains.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos reports $593m loss and skips dividend as energy volatility and Middle East tensions drive up costs and risks.
Ford’s FCE Bank has set aside £155m for car finance mis-selling claims as the FCA prepares to unveil rules for a multibillion-pound compensation scheme.
UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February as shoppers cut spending, with economists warning the Iran war could further weaken demand and confidence.
UK businesses are more financially vulnerable than before the Ukraine war, with rising energy costs and interest rates increasing corporate distress.
Octopus Investments plans to cut around 20% of staff as it accelerates AI adoption, highlighting growing disruption across the asset management sector.
The US has warned Keir Starmer’s plans to align with EU rules could disrupt UK-US trade, raising concerns over future economic ties.
Next will invest £300m in UK warehouses, including a new Yorkshire site, as it targets £2.5bn economic boost and accelerates online growth.
UK start-up Comixit signs Disney deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Frozen to mobile webtoon comics aimed at boosting children’s reading.
The OECD warns the UK will be hardest hit among major economies by the Iran war, cutting growth forecasts to 0.7% and raising inflation expectations.
Octopus Energy has seen a 50% surge in solar panel sales as rising oil and gas prices from the Iran conflict push households towards renewables.