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The UK Government pledges £92 billion for transport upgrades. The investment aims to boost economic growth, create 42,000 jobs, and improve journey times. It includes major road and rail projects across England and Wales, enhancing connectivity and supporting regional development.
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Morrisons has introduced a new AI product finder. The supermarket’s latest in-app feature, built on Google Cloud, helps shoppers find items more easily during busy periods and seasonal changes, with real-time location guidance across its nationwide stores.
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Apple appeals a €500 million EU fine over App Store rules. The company argues the penalty exceeds legal requirements, claiming imposed business terms harm both developers and consumers. The case tests the EU’s Digital Markets Act against Silicon Valley’s operational norms.
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One-third of global chip production is at drought risk. A new PwC report warns that climate-driven copper disruption could impact 32% of semiconductor capacity by 2035, with supply chains for electronics, cars, and clean energy facing compounding exposure as water-stressed mines falter.
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UK businesses face weakest hiring sentiment in 13 years. Rising taxes, policy uncertainty, and cost pressures are dampening employer confidence, with the latest BDO survey indicating a cautious approach to recruitment despite modest growth in consumer services.
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Business travel in Britain is more diverse than ever. New research shows skilled tradespeople, not just executives, are the main work travellers. The Business Travel Association calls for urgent rail investment as most still drive due to poor connectivity and reliability.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries supporting BRICS policies. The warning was issued as BRICS leaders convened in Rio to discuss reforming global financial institutions and reducing reliance on the US dollar.
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UK hospitality sector loses 69,000 jobs due to tax hikes. The Office for National Statistics reports the sharpest peacetime job cuts outside the pandemic, prompting concerns over government tax policies threatening the industry. A letter to the prime minister highlights these challenges.
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Gen Z workers say financial worries harm job focus. Nearly half report distraction due to money stress, and most want practical employer help like discounts and education. With hundreds of thousands joining the workforce this summer, urgent questions arise for UK employers.
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Mental health support is now a critical issue for employers. Onebright’s Alison Bromley examines the economic and strategic imperatives behind effective workplace mental health provision — making the business case for investing in employee wellbeing and showing why organisations cannot afford to treat mental health as optional.