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Carers’ workplace rights enter consultation
Read the full story: Carers’ workplace rights enter consultationNew carers’ rights could reshape absence policy for employers. Ministers are consulting on paid carer’s leave, return-to-work protections, and stronger support for parents of seriously ill children.
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BCC cuts growth outlook as investment weakens
UK growth forecasts now point to weaker investment and hiring.…
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Monday tops Success.co productivity data
Monday now appears to be the week’s strongest productivity window.…
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After-hours founders drive UK registrations
More UK founders are incorporating businesses outside traditional office hours.…
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US M&A deals of the month: May 2026
May’s US dealmaking was shaped by infrastructure, AI, and scale.…
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UK M&A deals of the month: May 2026
May’s UK dealmaking showed buyers paying for control and scale.…
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European M&A deals of the month: May 2026
Europe’s May M&A market favoured control, certainty, and strategic patience.…
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West England tech faces collaboration bottleneck
West England’s tech clusters face pressure to connect faster nationally.…
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MokN raises $15m for phish-back expansion
MokN has raised $15m to scale its credential-theft defence platform.…
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Willow access sharpens quantum security deadline
King’s researchers have gained access to Google’s Willow quantum processor.…
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AI moves deeper into grocery shopping
More grocery shoppers are using AI before reaching retailer platforms.…

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Scale-up support targets UK growth companies

Ministers are targeting scale-ups with new direct support today. The government has launched a concierge service and visa reimbursement scheme designed to help high-growth companies scale and remain in the UK.







