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Waracle expands into Europe with HackSoft acquisition. The Scottish digital consultancy has acquired Sofia-based HackSoft, marking its first move beyond the UK and expanding its capabilities in software engineering, product development, and data services across multiple sectors.
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Eight out of ten UK SMEs predict higher holiday sales. New FedEx research shows strong international optimism, with 38% of festive sales expected from outside Europe. UK businesses say global e-commerce events are crucial to their performance this season.
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Domino’s CEO resigns amid significant stock price decline. Andrew Rennie’s departure follows a challenging period for Domino’s, which saw its stock halve over the past year. The company is now seeking a permanent CEO as it reassesses its growth strategy.
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Rachel Reeves has delivered a tax-heavy Autumn Budget for business. Markets have taken the measures in their stride, but leaders now face a higher, more complex tax burden and big questions about investment, skills, and productivity that our BQX deep-dive will unpack in full, as they plan for 2026 ahead.
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Friendly fraud cases are set to rise 25% this weekend. ACI Worldwide warns that retailers could face record levels of transaction disputes between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, with the average fraudulent claim now worth $291 — a 21% year-on-year increase.
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Bryt Energy’s new Birmingham office has earned SKA Silver certification. Located at Bruntwood SciTech’s Cornerblock, the workspace was designed with sustainability and employee wellbeing in mind — from recycled materials to energy-efficient systems — marking a key step in the company’s long-term environmental strategy.
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US budget deficit rises to $284bn in October. Treasury data shows the early fiscal shortfall driven by delayed receipts and higher interest payments following a temporary government shutdown.
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Just Climate secures $375 million for natural climate solutions. The investment aims to transform land use to achieve global net zero goals while ensuring attractive returns, marking a significant increase in assets for the strategy this year.
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Four in five UK companies are struggling to adapt. As fiscal pressures mount ahead of the Autumn Budget, new research from accountancy firm Menzies suggests that decision-making inertia is stalling growth, with many businesses missing key opportunities due to slow responses and short-term thinking.
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Disposable income falls for the fourth consecutive month. One in five UK households struggles to cover essential bills as wage growth lags behind rising costs, pressuring Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Budget.
