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Energy costs threaten UK manufacturing base
Read the full story: Energy costs threaten UK manufacturing baseHigh energy costs are forcing UK manufacturers to reconsider production. Industry warnings over offshoring risk are intensifying pressure on ministers to align industrial strategy with competitive electricity prices.
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UK M&A deals of the week: 26 September 2025
This week’s UK M&A activity touched mortgage servicing, logistics, leisure…
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California mandates climate reporting for 4,000 firms
California mandates climate-related reporting for over 4,000 companies. The California…
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Starbucks to close cafés and cut 900 jobs
Starbucks announces £750 million restructuring, closing cafés and cutting jobs.…
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What might a mandatory Brit card mean for SMEs?
The Labour government plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards.…
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Trump approves US TikTok sale at $14 billion
Trump signs order approving TikTok US sale. The executive order…
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Fintech boss urges LSE and Nasdaq merger
UK fintech leader urges LSE and Nasdaq merger to boost…
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China announces first absolute emissions reduction goal
China announces its first absolute emissions reduction target. President Xi…
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Mars powers all European factories with renewables
Mars achieves full renewable energy use in European factories. The…
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UK signs contracts for carbon capture projects
UK signs contracts for two carbon capture projects. The government…
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TotalEnergies secures France’s largest renewable project
TotalEnergies wins French offshore wind tender, RWE exits consortium. The…
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BCC urges new growth delivery test
Growth policy is moving from ambition into delivery pressure today. The BCC says ministers should test whether economic measures change real decisions on skills, AI, trade, finance, and scaling.
