
3,000 jobs at risk unless MoD confirms helicopter order, industry warns
Up to 3,000 skilled manufacturing jobs could be at risk unless the Ministry of Defence moves quickly to place a long-delayed helicopter order, according to industry…
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Up to 3,000 skilled manufacturing jobs could be at risk unless the Ministry of Defence moves quickly to place a long-delayed helicopter order, according to industry…

Senior Labour MPs are pushing for new rules forcing UK banks to improve access to affordable finance for small businesses and poorer communities.

UK retailers suffered a disappointing Christmas as non-food sales stalled in December, with shoppers holding back and discount grocers outperforming the high street.

Alphabet joins the $4 trillion club after Apple confirms it will integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri and other products, boosting Google’s AI ambitions.

Meta has named former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman to drive AI strategy and infrastructure funding.

Rising costs are pushing UK manufacturers dangerously close to an investment tipping point, with businesses warning that planned spending could be cancelled or moved overseas unless…

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, backing Nigel Farage and warning Britain is in the “last chance saloon”.

Russell & Bromley could disappear from UK high streets as Next moves to acquire the brand, putting 37 stores and 450 jobs at risk.

UK hiring slowed again in December as permanent and temporary roles declined, with unemployment already at a four-year high.

The Technology Secretary warns xAI could be blocked in the UK as new laws target AI-generated intimate images without consent.

Aer Lingus is set to stop long-haul flights from Manchester, putting 200 jobs at risk as the airline says margins are no longer viable.

Greggs boss says weight loss injections are changing customer behaviour, driving demand for smaller portions and protein-rich food.

Soho House shares slide after key investor MCR fails to fund a $200m commitment, putting a $1.8bn take-private deal at risk.

New research shows workplace stress is driving mistakes, missed deadlines and sick leave for millions of UK employees.

More than 5,500 small businesses warn Rachel Reeves that looming business rates changes could force permanent closures across UK high streets.