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HMRC lacks data on billionaire taxpayers, MPs criticise. The Public Accounts Committee urges HMRC to enhance billionaire tax tracking, citing a need for better strategies and transparency in ensuring the ultra-wealthy contribute their fair share to public finances.
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Wagestream has acquired pensions technology provider Zippen in a move. The deal underlines the growing demand for workplace financial benefits, as Wagestream strengthens its position in employee financial wellbeing with new specialist expertise in the UK pensions market.
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UK corporates now account for more than three-quarters of new electric vehicle registrations. Flexible schemes and company-wide adoption are accelerating the transition, as businesses move ahead of private drivers.
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The European Central Bank faces new uncertainty over U.S. trade. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel urged “politics with a steady hand” as Trump’s sweeping tariff threat disrupts policy plans. Officials will now rerun growth forecasts ahead of the 23–24 July ECB meeting, with no immediate rate move expected.
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One in six UK workers struggles to pay monthly bills. A study by the Work Foundation reveals ongoing financial challenges despite cooling inflation and rising wages, with nearly half of workers having minimal disposable income and many turning to second jobs.
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AI-powered content is reshaping B2B marketing at record pace. As UK marketers navigate tighter budgets and prolonged sales cycles, generative tools are helping teams scale content and personalise outreach. But tech alone isn’t the answer — collaboration and strategy matter just as much. Pipeline360’s Elizabeth D’Arcy-Potts writes.
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Most UK boards still lack dedicated oversight for digital risk. As AI, cyber threats, and investor scrutiny accelerate, corporate governance structures are straining to keep pace. A new BQX feature explores how boards are responding — and what practical steps they must take to stay ahead.
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This year’s Christian Horner situation illustrates the complexity of leadership scandals. Boards must balance stability, scrutiny, and resilience in times of executive crisis.
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The Bank of England has adjusted its mortgage lending rules. From July 2025, individual UK lenders may exceed the 15% cap on high loan-to-income mortgages, provided the overall market remains below this level. The temporary relaxation takes effect immediately via an interim waiver.
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Christian Horner dismissed as Red Bull Racing team principal. Laurent Mekies takes over amid speculation surrounding Horner’s departure, following an internal scandal earlier this year. Red Bull’s recent performance issues may have influenced the decision.
