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This week’s M&A activity spanned industrials, logistics, infrastructure, and professional services. From a £1.3 billion carve-out in manufacturing to a landmark logistics portfolio transfer, the UK remained a focal point for global buyers refining strategy, scale, and sector exposure.
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One billion women experience menopause around the world today. The International Menopause Society (IMS) has urged employers to take action ahead of World Menopause Day 2025, calling for stronger workplace awareness, practical support measures, and integration of menopause into global wellbeing and HR strategies.
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Many women still feel isolated in their menopause experience. In a World Menopause Month piece, Kerri Mee, Clinical Lead at Onebright, outlines why workplace action plans must go beyond policy and actively support women’s health, wellbeing, and retention — ensuring menopause is no longer a workplace taboo.
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More than half of C-suite leaders involve HR too late. New research from LACE Partners finds that delayed engagement risks undermining transformation success, as 53% of executives say HR only joins once implementation begins and 41% admit people workstreams fail through lack of early funding and prioritisation.
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German steelmaker SHS secures €1.7 billion for decarbonisation project. The financing will advance the Power4Steel initiative, aiming for climate-neutral steel production by 2045 with interim targets for reducing CO2 emissions by 2030….
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Oracle is forecasting $166bn in cloud sales by 2030 as it doubles down on AI. The projection, disclosed at an analyst meeting, lifted the company’s shares and outlined ambitious growth and margin targets through the decade.
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The US Chamber of Commerce has filed suit against the Trump administration. The organisation argues that President Trump’s newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee exceeds executive authority and threatens to undermine American competitiveness by pricing out employers that rely on high-skilled foreign talent.
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Over 400 UK firms have been recognised for prompt payments. The Fair Payment Code aims to combat late payments costing the UK economy £11 billion annually. Businesses must demonstrate transparent payment practices to qualify for awards under the scheme.
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Most companies increased sustainability investments despite reduced stakeholder pressure. Deloitte’s survey shows 83% of companies have increased their sustainability investments, with many executives citing tangible benefits such as revenue growth and cost reductions, even as pressure from some stakeholder groups has diminished….
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Siemens and Airbus partner to decarbonise industrial sites in UK and US. The new framework agreement focuses on renewable energy integration and low-carbon heat systems. Siemens aims to reduce energy demand and emissions, supporting Airbus’ sustainability targets….
