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Political debate is spilling into the workplace more than ever. Conference season highlights how reputational risk shapes external corporate behaviour, while managers and HR leaders face the internal challenge of navigating political polarisation without undermining cohesion, inclusivity, or professionalism.
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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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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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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.
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Economists urge Bank of England to slow quantitative tightening. Long-term borrowing costs have surged, raising concerns over the UK fiscal outlook and prompting calls for the Bank of England to reconsider its quantitative tightening strategy to avoid further market disruption.
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Most UK CEOs opt to stay away from Reform’s conference. Senior leaders cite reputational risk, while policy watchers attend. The contrast frames an emerging playbook in corporate-political strategy.
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Palmer Energy Technology has acquired Oxford spin-out Brill Power. The deal, alongside a £5 million Series A round, will support deployment of Brill’s battery management systems across UK energy storage projects.
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UK services growth surged to a 16-month high in August. The S&P Global/CIPS PMI rose to 54.2, signalling stronger demand across business services, hospitality, and transport, as inflationary pressures eased and overseas demand picked up.