• ‘Imaginative’ companies report 58% revenue growth, new research reveals

    Research from The Frameworks finds that businesses with an imagination-led culture see higher revenue growth and greater resilience.


  • M&S assault reveals lasting cyber repercussions for UK businesses

    The enduring repercussions of cyber assaults are increasingly becoming evident—and costly—for businesses in the UK. Recent statistics from insurer Hiscox have highlighted the escalating long-term effects of cyber incidents, with damage to brand reputation and diminished customer confidence intensifying in a time when artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity arena. In its most recent annual…


  • Harry Styles’ record label sees sharp decline following album success

    Harry Styles’ record label suffered a dramatic fall in its sales and profit in the year after the release of his third solo album. The former One Direction star released the Harry’s House album in May 2022 through his studio, Erskine Records, and Columbia Records. Its success resulted in Erskine Records achieving a turnover of…


  • UK inflation set for sharp rise in April after surge in household bills

    UK inflation is expected to jump to 3.6% in April, its fastest rise since 2022, driven by higher energy, water, and payroll costs, according to City analysts. Read more: UK inflation set for sharp rise in April after surge in household bills


  • Global food scanning technology market to reach .16 billion by 2030 with 7.3% CAGR, says Valuates Reports

    BANGALORE, India, 16 May 2025 – The global market for food scanning technology is poised for significant growth, with its value projected to rise from USD 1.33 billion in 2023 to an estimated USD 2.16 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Valuates Reports. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…


  • Umbrella union to be wound up after HMRC tax avoidance accusation

    A Liverpool-based contracting company accused of promoting tax avoidance is to be wound up after appointing liquidators, City AM can reveal. The firm, called, Umbrella Union, described itself as an “umbrella contracting company” which “can help you comply with financial regulations whilst remaining self employed.” In October last year, HMRC added the company to its…


  • Government AI initiative hindered by obsolete technology

    The public sector in the UK is encountering mounting pressure to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and contemporary digital solutions, but a recent report indicates that numerous governmental departments are constrained by obsolete systems, isolated platforms, and persistent underfunding. A study carried out by customer experience company 8×8 alongside consultancy Cavell Group has shown that, despite…


  • Gold set for steepest weekly drop in six months as trade fears ease and dollar strengthens

    Gold prices are on track for their worst week since November 2024, falling 3.3% amid a stronger dollar and easing US-China trade tensions. Read more: Gold set for steepest weekly drop in six months as trade fears ease and dollar strengthens


  • Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets

    Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc says mandating pension funds to invest in UK assets would be “a sledgehammer to crack a nut”, urging government to prioritise fiduciary duty. Read more: Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets


  • NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake drops below 1%

    The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within weeks. Read more: NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%