• Jaguar’s branding misfire shows peril of abandoning heritage

    After backlash to its ‘Copy Nothing’ campaign, Jaguar is rethinking its creative direction — and the audience it wants to serve.


  • Apple considering raising iPhone prices

    Apple is considering raising prices for its next iPhone lineup, with increases likely tied top new features and design changes, rather than ongoing US-China trade tensions. The current lineup ranges from $799 to $1,199. Yet analysts believe the newest model, Pro Max, could hit $1,900 if its pricing reflects upgrades and tariff costs. The Wall…


  • Barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs cost UK economy £230bn, report warns

    A new government-backed Lilac review reveals that systemic barriers faced by disabled business owners could be costing the UK economy up to £230 billion annually. Read more: Barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs cost UK economy £230bn, report warns


  • Heathrow Airport reports record-breaking April

    Heathrow Airport reported an increase in transatlantic passenger traffic in April despite President Donald Trump’s policy changes sparking a sharp downturn in US tourism. Some 1.8m passengers travelled between North America and the UK’s busiest hub over the month, up 5.5 per cent year-on-year. Heathrow also said year-to-date traffic to and from New York’s JFK…


  • ESG week in review – May 11

    In a busy week for environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments, major corporations, governments, and financial institutions unveiled a string of initiatives aimed at strengthening their commitments to sustainability and climate action. State Street Global Advisors, one of the world’s largest asset managers, introduced a new sustainability-focused stewardship service. This initiative offers institutional investors enhanced…


  • Santander rejected £11bn NATWEST bid for UK business

    Santander rebuffed an £11bn bid for its UK retail banking division from Natwest earlier this year because it was was too low. The two lenders are no longer in negotiations, according to people familliar with the matter cited by the Financial Times, despite consistent speculation about the fate of the Spanish financial juggernaut’s UK business.…


  • Bank of England governor urges UK to rebuild EU trade ties ahead of key summit

    Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged renewed efforts to restore trade relations with the European Union.


  • BMC’S GenAI innovations drive business value from data

    New capabilities enhance workflow orchestration and drive mainframe transformation.


  • Ara Partners raises 0 million to invest in mid-market decarbonization infrastructure providers

    Private equity firm Ara Partners, which specialises in industrial decarbonisation, has secured over $800 million (£636 million) for the inaugural fund under its Ara Infrastructure platform, significantly surpassing its initial fundraising target of $500 million. The capital includes commitments to associated co-investment vehicles and will be deployed into mid-market infrastructure projects aimed at reducing carbon…


  • McDonald’s US sales slump as economic pressures bite

    McDonald’s reported a 3.6% fall in US same-store sales in Q1 2025 — its steepest decline since the pandemic.