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Young adults are spending to reclaim control of their time. New data shows 25–34-year-olds are twice as likely as older generations to pay for convenience — outsourcing routine chores to protect rest, hobbies, and social time. The shift marks a broader effort to ease burnout and restore balance.
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Duplicate invoices reveal gaps in digital oversight. The Department for Business and Trade recorded 299 duplicated invoices worth over £13 million in three years, highlighting ongoing pressures on public sector systems and the slow pace of full digital integration.
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Diginex completes acquisition of The Remedy Project Limited. The acquisition aligns with growing demands for human rights due diligence driven by stringent regulations. It enhances Diginex’s capabilities in human rights risk identification and remediation within global supply chains.
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EcoVadis and Amazon launch sustainability feature on B2B marketplace. The new feature enables sellers on Amazon Business in the EU to display EcoVadis sustainability medals, addressing demand for supply chain transparency and aiding sustainable procurement amid regulatory pressures.
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Impax Asset Management appoints Stuart White to a new role. The former HSBC Asset Management UK CEO will oversee strategy and business development at Impax, focusing on client partnerships and systematic equities. White will report to CEO Ian Simm.
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China introduces a new climate disclosure standard for companies. The trial standard aligns with IFRS climate reporting and supports China’s green goals. Initially voluntary, it aims for eventual mandatory disclosure, enhancing transparency and guiding capital to low-carbon projects.
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NHS staff in the North East are set to benefit. Serve and Protect Credit Union has awarded a £2,478 grant to Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to create new wellbeing spaces that support employees facing financial stress and mental health challenges.
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Older millennials are seeking more mental health support than ever. Between 2023 and 2025, Onebright saw a steady rise in referrals from 35–46-year-olds as middle management pressures, childcare, and financial stress converge — marking a growing crisis in workplace wellbeing among senior professionals.
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SSEN Transmission secures £1bn loan for Scottish grid upgrades. The £1bn green loan, backed by an £800m UK National Wealth Fund guarantee, will finance four major transmission projects in northern Scotland, supporting 3,400 jobs and enhancing energy security.
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HMRC is intensifying its scrutiny of fast growing UK companies. Francesca Titus, barrister and white-collar crime partner at McGuireWoods, warns that expanding enforcement powers, AI-led investigations, and new criminal offences are raising the stakes. For scale-ups, proactive compliance is now essential — before HMRC comes knocking.