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Peter Kyle launches dual-front trade push with Washington, then Beijing. New Business Secretary Peter Kyle has opened his tenure with back-to-back international trade missions, beginning with US tech talks and continuing in China for the UK’s first JETCO meeting since 2019 — a symbolic reset in Labour’s global economic strategy.
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Marks & Spencer urges government to rethink farm inheritance tax. The retailer warns of adverse impacts on rural communities and food security. It seeks support from the new environment secretary amid concerns over proposed changes to tax reliefs for farms.
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UK MPs urge prioritisation of delayed Audit Reform Bill. A cross-party group of 66 MPs and Lords has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill, citing its importance after recent corporate failures. The legislation has been stalled since being reintroduced.
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Akaysha Energy secures A$300 million corporate debt facility. The Australian battery storage developer will use the funds to advance its projects in Australia, the U.S., Japan, and Germany, aiming to enhance energy storage capabilities crucial for the clean energy transition….
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Neo4j has launched Infinigraph, its most scalable graph architecture yet. The new platform allows companies to run real-time transactions and analytics in one system, handling 100TB+ workloads without infrastructure duplication or performance trade-offs.
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This week’s UK M&A spanned energy, finance, transport, and more. Consolidation, global investment, and IP expansion defined the landscape, from battery storage to wealth management. Together, the deals highlight the UK’s ongoing role as a hub for cross-border acquisitions.
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Xampla secures $14 million to replace plastics with plant-based alternatives. UK-based Xampla, a University of Cambridge spin-out, raised $14 million to scale its plant-based materials, aiming to replace billions of single-use plastic items over the next five years. The funding will support expansion into Asia Pacific and Europe….
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Using customer data well fuels tech growth and lasting loyalty. Sa’ed Anabtawi, Product Director at WOLF, explores how data-informed decision-making — from early-stage feedback loops to in-app behavioural insights — helps tech businesses accelerate growth, improve retention, and build customer-first product strategies that scale effectively.
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California issues new guidance for climate risk disclosure regulation. The California Air Resources Board has released a draft checklist to assist companies with revenues over $500 million in preparing reports on climate-related financial risks under SB 261, required by January 1, 2026….
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Qantas reduces executive bonuses by 15 per cent after breach. The airline cut incentive pay following a data hack affecting millions of customers, even as it delivered near-record profits. The decision reflects a wider trend of boards linking executive accountability to cybersecurity amid a rise in high-profile corporate breaches.
