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  • Government moves to curb late payments

    Government moves to curb late payments


    Ministers tighten payment rules for large business buyers today. Proposed reforms would cap terms at 60 days, mandate interest on overdue invoices, expand enforcement powers, and bring payment performance closer to board scrutiny, though the measures still require legislation and some of the most significant changes would not take effect…

    Read the full story: Government moves to curb late payments

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    Owl Labs launches enterprise-focused Meeting Owl 5 Pro

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    Owl Labs has launched its Meeting Owl 5 Pro enterprise…

  • NatWest expands Financial Foundations programme nationwide

    NatWest expands Financial Foundations programme nationwide

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    NatWest plans to reach 50,000 people through expanded financial education.…

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    VivaTech barometer highlights tech confidence paradox

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    Tech leaders report record confidence in emerging technologies worldwide. The…

  • Glencore shares fall as merger unravels

    Glencore shares fall as merger unravels

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    Glencore shares fall after merger talks with Rio Tinto collapse.…

  • China connection reportedly caused Fractile co-founder exit

    China connection reportedly caused Fractile co-founder exit

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    Fractile co-founder reportedly exited amid scrutiny over Chinese academic links.…

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    Varaha secures $20 million for carbon removal

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    Varaha launches $45 million Series B round to expand operations.…

  • UK invests £36m in AI supercomputer boost

    UK invests £36m in AI supercomputer boost

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    UK invests £36 million to enhance AI supercomputer access. The…

  • Payments watchdog to remain until 2027

    Payments watchdog to remain until 2027

    February 5, 2026

    Payment Systems Regulator’s abolition expected no sooner than 2027. David…

  • Bank of England holds rates after narrow vote

    Bank of England holds rates after narrow vote

    February 5, 2026

    Bank of England keeps rates steady after a narrow Monetary…

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  • Business Quarter Issue 3 is live now

    Business Quarter Issue 3 is live now

    Business Quarter Issue 3 is live, helping leaders navigate uncertainty. The new edition examines planning, AI, trust, and growth in a market where certainty is scarcer than it once was.


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  • Government moves to curb late payments

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    AIM transfers gather pace on reforms

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  • The cyber weak point is no longer where many executives think it is

    The cyber weak point is no longer where many executives think it is

    24 Mar 2026
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    ICS.AI targets university AI access gap

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  • 6 Nov 2025

    Building a purpose-led food brand for modern families

  • 22 Oct 2025

    Chris Kaspar: Redefining Digital Wellness

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