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FCA scrutiny of Euro Exchange Securities UK has intensified sharply. The payments company is being investigated over possible money-laundering regulation offences, following earlier restrictions and the appointment of special administrators.
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Foresight is backing AIC’s management buyout with £12m investment capital. The Leeds distributor plans to expand its product range and geographic reach while investing in sales, its website, and data-driven operations.
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Drax has lifted earnings expectations after expanding renewable generation capacity. The group expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA near the top of consensus forecasts as it integrates its £561m Bluefield Solar Income Fund acquisition.
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Liverpool leads major UK cities in Britain’s final digital switchover. Openreach says 6.35% of local legacy lines remain, but hundreds of thousands of urban connections still require migration before the January 2027 PSTN shutdown.
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UK manufacturers are automating faster as operating pressures persist nationwide. Barclays research finds 87% using automation to manage disruption, while energy costs constrain investment and financing behaviour increasingly diverges between larger manufacturers and SMEs.
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Companies House identity checks have now entered active enforcement territory. Three directors have been fined in the first court cases over mandatory verification requirements, establishing consequences for both unverified directors and colleagues who permit them to continue acting.
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FCA reforms target persistent barriers affecting smaller business finance access. Its review found regulation is not the main obstacle, but complex applications, duplicated checks, information gaps, and unsuitable products continue to make funding harder to obtain.
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Softcat is expanding its US reach through a major acquisition. The UK-listed technology group has agreed a $1.05bn deal for GDT, adding substantial North American scale across data centres, networking, AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
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McLaren has expanded its planned UK investment to £500m overall. The confirmed programme includes new manufacturing capacity, future engine production and 1,000 direct jobs by 2032.
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Estonia’s e-residents are forming companies at a faster rate this year. More than 4,200 businesses have been created, 36% above the comparable 2025 period and 47% above 2024.
