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Treasury officials met with Monzo, Revolut, and other fintech leaders to encourage London listings and enhance consumer access to innovative financial services.
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Rolly van Rappard, co-founder of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, is reportedly contemplating relocating from London to Milan in response to recent UK tax changes.
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The UK’s competition watchdog has begun an investigation into insurance giant Aviva’s proposed £3.7bn acquisition of Direct Line. The Competition and Markets Authority said it had commenced its phase one inquiry to establish whether the deal would result in a “realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition.” The CMA has invited comment on the…
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Business groups warn that the UK’s new immigration reforms could harm economic growth unless backed by urgent investment in domestic skills and training systems. Read more: Business leaders warn immigration reforms could undermine growth without urgent training reform
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The UK government’s recently unveiled immigration white paper has triggered cautious optimism across the tech sector, as policymakers aim to reverse a talent bottleneck that many say has long stifled innovation and growth. As part of a broader industrial strategy targeting sectors like AI, quantum, and green tech, the paper outlines steps to widen access…
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With confidence at record lows, managers face rising costs, shrinking headcounts, and a renewed focus on workforce planning.
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UK wage growth slowed to 5.6% while unemployment rose to 4.5%, as businesses braced for tax increases and a higher minimum wage, according to latest ONS data. Read more: UK wage growth slows as unemployment edges up ahead of tax and wage hikes
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The enterprise software firm IFS, headquartered in London and recently appraised at €15bn (£12.6bn), is shifting its entire business approach to focus primarily on artificial intelligence (AI) as it aspires to achieve a remarkable $100bn valuation by 2029. Focusing on asset-driven sectors like energy, manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications, IFS is directing more investments into AI-enhanced…
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British Airways is showcasing encouraging results stemming from its substantial investment in artificial intelligence, with enhanced punctuality numbers indicating that the technology is starting to resolve ongoing issues related to disruptions, cancellations, and operational challenges. Chief executive Sean Doyle characterized the initiative as “game changing,” highlighting a notable reduction in delays and flight cancellations. The…
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After backlash to its ‘Copy Nothing’ campaign, Jaguar is rethinking its creative direction — and the audience it wants to serve.