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Late-paid DBT invoices totalled £28.2m across three recent years. Freedom of Information figures show 1,449 invoices were paid late between April 2023 and May 2026 as government tightens wider payment rules.
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North-west employers are testing an AI route into apprenticeships now. Up to 70 young people will receive three weeks of AI and workplace training before accessing employer opportunities.
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UK employers remain willing to hire despite continuing economic uncertainty. Robert Half finds 34% plan to expand permanent headcount this year, while technology, finance, and specialist skills remain particularly competitive.
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Government is reviewing electric vehicle sales targets amid industry pressure. The consultation will examine annual ZEV requirements while retaining the 2030 petrol-and-diesel phase-out and 2035 zero-emission end point.
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Ingenico has secured new capital to reset its balance sheet. A PIMCO-led investor group is providing €150m as the payments company increases investment in products, cloud infrastructure, and customer support.
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Cypher Capital has appointed Arash Saidi chief executive officer today. The investment manager is broadening its strategy across digital assets, AI infrastructure, and technology-focused private equity.
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Swiss online retail growth is outpacing the wider market significantly. Two industry datasets put first-half ecommerce growth at roughly 8% to 11%, compared with a 2.6% increase across retail overall.
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Land Registry and Ordnance Survey are deepening property-data integration nationwide. Their three-year agreement will connect ownership and geospatial information more closely across a property market worth trillions of pounds.
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Revolut will take its premium travel proposition into physical airports. The fintech plans a network of branded European lounges beginning in Copenhagen in 2027, extending its subscription strategy beyond digital financial services.
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UK asking prices recorded their sharpest August fall since 2018. Rightmove says new listings fell 2.0% to £364,999 as unusually high stock gives buyers greater negotiating power.
