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B&Q TradePoint, is intensifying its efforts to dismantle gender barriers prevalent in trade professions by dedicated to promoting inclusivity and expanding opportunities for women in trade professions through the funding of trade apprenticeships.

OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, alleging that he disengaged from the ChatGPT creator after an unsuccessful attempt to seize control of the company.

Entain, the gambling group known for brands such as Ladbrokes and Sportingbet, has disclosed a £40 million impact on its 2024 earnings due to regulatory challenges in Britain and the Netherlands.

Despite the backdrop of higher interest rates, house prices in the UK continued their upward trajectory in February, according to the latest report from Halifax.

Nationwide Building Society’s proposed acquisition of Virgin Money UK for £2.9 billion marks a significant move in the banking sector, creating a formidable lending powerhouse and accelerating consolidation trends among smaller banks in the UK.

In his budget statement today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that inflation is forecast to decrease significantly, dropping below the target rate of 2 per cent in the coming months.

Despite mounting pressure from the automotive industry, the latest Budget failed to incorporate a proposed 50% reduction in VAT for electric cars, leaving many disappointed.

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced its ambitious plans to inject £650 million into the UK, a move set to fortify the nation’s already prominent Life Sciences industry and bolster economic growth.

Jeremy Hunt is delivering his spring budget with one eye on a looming general election later this year. The Conservatives have said they want to reduce the tax burden on British workers and improve economic growth.

The UK saw a significant surge in new car sales in February, marking the highest figure for the month in 20 years. This growth was primarily driven by companies investing in electric vehicles for their fleets, although private uptake of EVs experienced a decline.

Greggs, the popular bakery chain known for its sausage rolls and steak bakes, is set to distribute a £17.6 million bonus among its staff this month, following a record annual profit announcement. With a 27% surge in profits to £188 million, Greggs has surpassed McDonald’s to become the UK’s top breakfast takeaway spot.

The price of bitcoin and gold reached new highs as investors speculated on potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in the middle of the year.

IWG, the owner of the serviced office brand Regus, experienced a surge in revenues to a record £3.34 billion last year, driven by the increasing demand for hybrid working arrangements.

Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, is set to announce a 2p cut in national insurance for 27 million workers in his upcoming spring budget.

In a significant move to support Britain’s small businesses, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce an extension of the Covid recovery loan programme by two years in the upcoming Budget on Wednesday.