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.
Barclays’ Business Prosperity Index shows 58% of UK firms see Britain as the best place to grow, as the bank launches a £22bn Business Prosperity Fund.
Ofgem’s April price cap is forecast to fall 7% to £1,641, cutting typical household energy bills by £117 after government policy changes.
Boohoo Group is launching a £35m share placing to cut debt and support its turnaround, as shares fall 10% and competition intensifies.
UK inflation dropped to 3% in January, its lowest level since March 2025, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates in March.
UKAI, the UK’s trade association for the AI industry, has appointed global communications agency Centropy PR as its agency of record.
Battery Ventures has closed a $3.25bn oversubscribed fund to invest in software, AI, cybersecurity and industrial tech across the US, Europe and Israel.
Warrington-based Built For Athletes has secured £1.025m from NatWest to support international growth, product innovation and sustainability ambitions.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Black British Business Awards, recognising outstanding Black British leaders and rising stars across nine UK business sectors.
A CIPD survey finds 37% of employers plan to cut permanent hiring due to the Employment Rights Act, with more than half expecting increased workplace disputes.
The TUC warns the UK gender pay gap, currently 12.8%, will not close for another 30 years without faster reform, with finance showing the widest disparity.
BrewDog has appointed advisers to explore new investment options, including a potential sale or break-up, after losses and bar closures amid a challenging trading climate.
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable has called for a police investigation into Prince Andrew’s time as UK trade envoy after US files suggest he shared…
GMR Capital, parent of Rontec, posted a record £98.4m pre-tax profit as its forecourt estate surpassed £1.5bn in value despite falling revenues.
Alphabet plans to spend up to $185bn this year as it accelerates AI investment, reporting strong fourth-quarter results but facing investor scrutiny over soaring costs.
Greene King is reviewing up to 100 head office roles as Britain’s second-largest pub operator battles rising taxes, labour costs and weakening consumer demand.