Category: News

Labour’s potential scrapping of inheritance tax relief could impose a £1.4bn annual burden on family businesses, risking closures and job losses. FBUK seeks assurances from the new government amid growing concerns.

UK’s leading mortgage lender initiates social housing project starting with a data centre in West Yorkshire

Discover the paradox in UK offices: only 7% of CEOs work full-time in the office despite calls for staff to return. Explore the implications and reactions from business leaders and politicians.

Developers gear up for a green belt “gold rush” as the Chancellor’s push to cut planning red tape aims to revive UK housebuilding.

Britain’s creaking power grid is threatening the expansion of the studio where Star Wars and James Bond were filmed, its chairman has warned.

British luxury chocolatier Hotel Chocolat plans to open 25 new stores across the UK, supported by its new owner, US confectionery giant Mars.

The UK housing market is anticipated to experience a buoyant autumn, driven by a potential interest rate cut and enhanced political stability, experts suggest.

London Gateway is set to compete with Felixstowe to become the UK’s largest port with the opening of a fourth berth. Discover how this expansion will increase capacity and challenge Felixstowe’s dominance.

Football fans have provided a substantial £3.1 billion boost to the British economy over the past four weeks as Euros fever grips the nation.

NatWest closes its Paddock Wood branch, leaving the Kent town without a bank. Residents directed to Post Office and online services as local banking options dwindle.

Green councillor Ellen McLeay is urging Brighton & Hove City Council to take action against the growing issue of short-term holiday lets impacting the local rental and housing markets.

Labour faces a legal quandary over its plan to ban new North Sea licences amidst an ongoing licensing round, risking litigation from companies. The government seeks legal advice to honour its clean energy pledge without provoking legal challenges.

Rachel Reeves announces a new Economic Advisory Council chaired by LSE’s John Van Reenen to guide Labour’s mission for UK economic growth. The council will include top experts like Anna Valero, aiming to drive a decade of national renewal.

Heathrow Airport has been compelled to reduce the landing fees it charges airlines following intervention by the competition regulator.